Bristol Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2020-21 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 Chris Husband
- Referee Declan Bourne
- Referee Louis Marks
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 23 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 12 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 4–4 | 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' Temperatures are rising at Memorial Stadium as Bristol Rovers FC face off against Rochdale AFC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 10' Matt Done has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Cian Harries is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rochdale AFC tonight.
- 16' GOAL! Alex Newby fires home to make it 0-1!
- 21' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 26' 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.
- 31' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 34' GOAL! Luke Leahy fires home to make it 1-1!
- 39' Max Ehmer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 182 appearances.
- 44' Bristol Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Joshua Grant on, Abumere Ogogo off on 45 minutes.
- 50' Kwadwo Baah has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 60' Rochdale AFC is showing some good football. However, Rochdale AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 64' What a moment for Alex Newby! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
- 68' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Erhun Oztumer is replaced by Jonah Ayunga.
- 73' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 75' Rochdale AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 75.
- 77' Stephen Humphrys makes way for Kwadwo Baah at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Rochdale AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' The crowd applauds Zain Westbrooke as he leaves the pitch. Josh Barrett steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 87' Rochdale AFC make a change. Alex Newby trudges off to be replaced by Jim McNulty on 87 minutes.
- Bristol Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Rochdale AFC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Zain Westbrooke ↓ Josh Barrett 83'
- 43
- 13
- 25
-
41
Erhun Oztumer ↓ Jonah Ayunga 68'
- 5
-
9
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Luke McCormick 83'
- 3
- 15
-
42
Abumere Ogogo ↓ Joshua Grant 45'
- 11
Bench
-
39
Josh Barrett ↑ 83'
- 33
- 24
-
21
Jonah Ayunga ↑ 68'
-
4
Joshua Grant ↑ 45'
- 1
-
14
Luke McCormick ↑ 83'
Coach
Paul Tisdale
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 14
- 16
- 7
-
9
Stephen Humphrys ↓ Kwadwo Baah 77'
- 21
- 3
- 13
- 1
-
10
Alex Newby ↓ Jim McNulty 87'
- 15
Bench
-
4
Jim McNulty ↑ 87'
- 17
- 32
- 23
- 24
-
22
Kwadwo Baah ↑ 77'
- 30
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
2021-01-30
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Rochdale AFC
L
2021-01-26
Peterborough United FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2021-01-23
Oxford United FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-01-19
Crewe Alexandra FC
3–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-01-16
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2021-01-09
Bristol Rovers FC
2–3
Sheffield United FC
L
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
67%
Bristol Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.