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Charlton Athletic FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Tue 12 Jan 2021 · 19:00 UTC The Valley HT 45+6' · FT 45+10'

Overview

Match Preview

Charlton Athletic FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at The Valley.

Match Details

  • Referee David Rock
  • Referee Trevor Kettle
  • Referee
  • Referee
4 games this season 🟨 1.8/game ⚽ 7.0 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Rochdale AFC H 4–4 D
08 Jan Accrington Stanley FC H 0–2 L
02 Jan Hull City AFC A 0–2 L
26 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–2 D
19 Dec Swindon Town FC A 2–2 D
12 Dec AFC Wimbledon H 5–2 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Charlton Athletic FC A 4–4 D
09 Jan Crewe Alexandra FC H 3–3 D
19 Dec Gillingham FC H 1–4 L
15 Dec Wigan Athletic FC A 5–0 W
12 Dec Peterborough United FC A 1–4 L
05 Dec Lincoln City FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Charlton Athletic FC and Rochdale AFC get this one started.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Charlton Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 12' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matthew Lund makes it 0-1.
  • 17' A quiet spell here at The Valley. Charlton Athletic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 21' A stunning finish from Kwadwo Baah — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 23' Goal! Chuks Aneke scores his 26 goal in 184 matches.
  • 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Charlton Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 29' It’s a booking for Charlton Athletic FC player. Jason Pearce gets a Yellow card.
  • 31' A stunning finish from Kwadwo Baah — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 36' Rochdale AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 37' Jake Forster-Caskey does the damage! The net is bulging and Charlton Athletic FC surge ahead!
  • 40' Charlton Athletic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 40.
  • 42' Stephen Humphrys adds to his 0 season tally! Rochdale AFC lead 2-4 — and this changes everything.
  • 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stephen Humphrys.
  • 46' Another substitution for Charlton Athletic FC to replace Paul Smyth by Ronnie Schwartz on 46 minute.
  • 51' Albie Morgan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 65' What a moment for Chuks Aneke! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 66' A change in the Rochdale AFC ranks — Kwadwo Baah exits the field as Stephen Dooley enters on 66.
  • 67' Assisted by Chuks Aneke with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ronnie Schwartz makes no mistake. 4-4!
  • 69' Controversy at the stadium! Gavin Bazunu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 74' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Lee Bowyer will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lee Bowyer might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Conor Washington. He replaces Jonny Williams on 80 minute.
  • 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Albie Morgan on 84 minutes.
  • 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Jason Pearce on 88 minutes.
  • 90' A change in the Charlton Athletic FC ranks — Liam Millar exits the field as Adam Matthews enters on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-4.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.05 Charlton Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86 Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for: Charlton Athletic FC or Rochdale AFC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Charlton Athletic FC43% Draw24% Rochdale AFC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 3.91
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 54%
46%
± 4.5 35%
65%

Double Chance

Charlton Athletic FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
57%
Charlton Athletic FC or Rochdale AFC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Charlton Athletic FC33% Draw38% Rochdale AFC29%
Actual: Rochdale AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–4 not predicted
4 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
4.7%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
0 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Charlton Athletic FC

Handicap Charlton Athletic FC covers Push Rochdale AFC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 18% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 16% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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