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Bristol Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Bristol Rovers FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Rochdale AFC
Mon 22 Apr 2019 · 14:00 UTC Memorial Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 14' Jim McNulty
Edward Upson 22' Y
Y 38' Joe Bunney
Ollie Clarke 57' Y
Y 78' Jordan Williams
Y 85' Matt Done

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Memorial Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Hicks
  • Referee Chris Husband
  • Referee Samuel Ogles
  • Referee Ollie Williams

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

2
2
2
Bristol Rovers FC 6 games · Avg 1.7 goals Rochdale AFC
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC 2018-10-02 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bristol Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Rochdale AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rochdale AFC that had 140 games and scored 206 goals.
  • 10' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 14' Jim McNulty is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
  • 19' Over 19 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 22' A meaty challenge results in booking for Edward Upson on 22.
  • 27' Aaron Wilbraham has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 32' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 38' It’s a booking for Rochdale AFC player. Joe Bunney gets a Yellow card.
  • 43' Jonson Clarke-Harris has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 48' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 57' The referee has no hesitation. Ollie Clarke is booked for Bristol Rovers FC — Yellow card on 57.
  • 59' It is a substitution in Rochdale AFC team. Callum Camps is replaced by Rekeil Pyke on 59 minute.
  • 64' Ireland international Jimmy Keohane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Stephen Dooley as he leaves the pitch. Matt Done steps in for Rochdale AFC.
  • 72' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Rochdale AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 73' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Alex Jakubiak comes on to replace Tom Nichols.
  • 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jordan Williams.
  • 82' A stunning finish from Ethan Hamilton — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 84' Jordan Williams makes way for Calvin Andrew at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
  • 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matt Done.
  • 87' Gavin Reilly is replacing Alex Rodman for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Bristol Rovers FC 0-1 Rochdale AFC.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Barry-Murphy

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alex Newby 3
Luke Leahy 1
Scott Sinclair 1
Ethan Hamilton 1
Victor Adeboyejo 1
Eoghan O'Connell 1
Callum Camps 1
Sam Nicholson 1

Head to Head

2019-04-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC 2018-10-02 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC

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

2019-04-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC W 2019-04-19 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2019-04-13 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Rochdale AFC L 2019-04-09 Accrington Stanley FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC W 2019-04-06 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Sunderland AFC L 2019-03-30 Gillingham FC 1–1 Rochdale AFC D

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

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC33% Draw32% Rochdale AFC35%
Actual: Rochdale AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
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

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC23% Draw54% Rochdale AFC23%
Actual: 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% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.