Bristol Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Chris Husband
- Referee Samuel Ogles
- Referee Ollie Williams
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Bradford City AFC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Mar | Luton Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Memorial Stadium that hosts another battle between Bristol Rovers FC and Rochdale AFC.
- 5' Liam Sercombe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' Jordan Williams has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 14' A moment of madness from Jim McNulty on 14 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rochdale AFC will be frustrated.
- 19' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 22' Edward Upson was booked on 22.
- 27' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Rochdale AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 32' Ethan Hamilton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 38' Rochdale AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 48' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rochdale AFC backline.
- 53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' The referee calls foul for Ollie Clarke. He receives a Yellow card.
- 59' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Callum Camps departs to be replaced by Rekeil Pyke.
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 67' Fresh legs for Rochdale AFC! Matt Done comes on to replace Stephen Dooley.
- 72' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 73' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Alex Jakubiak on, Tom Nichols off on 73 minutes.
- 78' Rochdale AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 78.
- 82' GOAL! Ethan Hamilton scores on 82. Assisted by Matt Done
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Calvin Andrew. He replaces Jordan Williams on 84 minute.
- 85' Rochdale AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 87' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gavin Reilly is hanging Alex Rodman on the field on 87 minute.
- Rochdale AFC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 8
- 7
-
10
Tom Nichols ↓ Alex Jakubiak 73'
-
33
Alex Rodman ↓ Gavin Reilly 87'
- 13
- 6
- 19
Bench
- 21
- 28
- 24
- 22
- 30
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 87'
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 73'
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 39
- 18
- 1
- 4
-
10
Callum Camps ↓ Rekeil Pyke 59'
- 40
-
8
Jordan Williams ↓ Calvin Andrew 84'
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↓ Matt Done 67'
- 13
- 27
Bench
-
30
Rekeil Pyke ↑ 59'
- 5
- 14
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 67'
- 25
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 84'
- 31
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Newby | 3 |
| Scott Sinclair | 1 |
| Ethan Hamilton | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 1 |
| Callum Camps | 1 |
| Sam Nicholson | 1 |
| Luke Leahy | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-04-22
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Rochdale AFC
L
2019-04-19
AFC Wimbledon
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-04-13
Bristol Rovers FC
3–2
Bradford City AFC
W
2019-04-07
Coventry City FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-03-30
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Luton Town FC
L
2019-03-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.03
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
67%
Bristol Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.4%
0 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
36%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.