Burton Albion FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Wade Smith
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Nov | Vikingur Gota | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 10 Sep | FC Alashkert | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Aug | MOL Fehervar FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jul | Vikingur Gota | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Dec | MOL Fehervar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | Vikingur Gota | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Oct | FC Alashkert | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Aug | MOL Fehervar FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Rochdale AFC kicks off things out of here…
- 2' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jake Buxton on 2 minutes.
- 7' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Brad Inman puts Rochdale AFC on the lead.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 22' A stunning finish from Brad Inman — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Rochdale AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 37' Callum Camps needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 46' Ben Fox is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jake Buxton at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Rochdale AFC have won 206 goals from 140 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Fox on 60 minutes.
- 64' The whistle greets Brad Inman as he departs to be replaced by Joe Thompson.
- 69' David Perkins has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 140 appearances.
- 71' The deadlock is broken! Liam Boyce gets on the scoresheet on 71 minutes.
- 73' A change in the Rochdale AFC ranks — Callum Camps exits the field as Ryan Delaney enters on 73.
- 78' Calvin Andrew gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Aaron Wilbraham and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Burton Albion FC ring the changes. Jamie Allen has done his job and it is now time for David Templeton to step up.
- 87' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Williams on 88.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rochdale AFC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 6
-
3
Jake Buxton C ↓ Ben Fox 46'
- 2
-
4
Jamie Allen ↓ David Templeton 82'
- 14
- 10
- 17
- 27
- 7
Bench
- 20
- 19
- 9
- 16
-
12
Ben Fox ↑ 46'
-
11
David Templeton ↑ 82'
Coach
Nigel Clough
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↓ Calvin Andrew 78'
- 17
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 6
-
10
Callum Camps ↓ Ryan Delaney 73'
-
19
Brad Inman ↓ Joe Thompson 64'
- 16
- 40
- 8
Bench
- 22
- 3
-
5
Ryan Delaney ↑ 73'
- 27
-
15
Joe Thompson ↑ 64'
- 14
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 78'
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Harness | 3 |
| Liam Boyce | 3 |
| Brad Inman | 2 |
| Lucas Akins | 2 |
| Brad Inman | 2 |
| Liam Boyce | 1 |
| Ryan Edwards | 1 |
| Callum Camps | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Rochdale AFC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
70%
Burton Albion FC or Rochdale AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

