Coventry City FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Coventry City FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Da Costa
- Referee Abbas Khan
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Marc Wilson
- Referee Rob Smith
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Aug | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Walsall FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Coventry City FC launch into their encounter with Rochdale AFC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 15' Coventry City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Coventry City FC and Rochdale AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Keith Hill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Stephen Dooley suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Calvin Andrew, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 47' Magnificent from Calvin Andrew! That is 6 goals in 140 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Willis made 376 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' Conor Chaplin gets the nod from Coventry City FC. He replaces Tony Andreu and will look to change the dynamic.
- 57' Jordan Williams was booked on 57.
- 60' Jordan Williams makes way for David Perkins at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 69' Reise Allassani is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordan Shipley at the 69 minute mark.
- 74' 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.
- 77' A change in the Coventry City FC ranks — Jonson Clarke-Harris exits the field as Amadou Bakayoko enters on 77.
- 80' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 80 minute. Andy Cannon leaves to be changed by Oliver Rathbone.
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 87' The crowd applauds Magnus Norman as he leaves the pitch. Brendan Moore steps in for Rochdale AFC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Coventry City FC 0-1 Rochdale AFC.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 1
- 4
- 15
- 2
- 26
- 8
- 20
-
22
Tony Andreu ↓ Conor Chaplin 56'
- 18
- 3
Bench
-
10
Conor Chaplin ↑ 56'
-
21
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 77'
- 12
- 16
- 13
- 5
-
14
Reise Allassani ↑ 69'
Coach
Mark Robins
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Magnus Norman ↓ Brendan Moore 87'
- 2
- 6
- 5
- 10
-
27
Andy Cannon ↓ Oliver Rathbone 80'
- 16
- 40
- 9
-
8
Jordan Williams ↓ David Perkins 60'
- 7
Bench
- 18
- 26
-
17
David Perkins ↑ 60'
-
22
Brendan Moore ↑ 87'
- 4
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↑ 80'
- 36
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 1 |
| Liam Walsh | 1 |
| Jordan Shipley | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Matt Godden | 1 |
| Michael Rose | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.86
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
71%
Coventry City FC or Rochdale AFC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
5.6%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
3%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 23% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
43%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.