Coventry City FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Smith
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Referee Robert Atkin
- Referee Hristo Karaivanov
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Oct | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | 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' KICK OFF: Rochdale AFC gets underway.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Coventry City FC and Rochdale AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brian Barry-Murphy will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Coventry City FC and Rochdale AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 28' What a strike from Ian Henderson! The score is 0-1.
- 33' Rochdale AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
- 38' Rochdale AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' Controversy at the stadium! Jimmy Ryan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 42' Goal! Jordan Shipley scores his 26 goal in 379 matches.
- 47' Rekeil Pyke has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 123 appearances.
- 52' 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.
- 57' Coventry City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rochdale AFC backline.
- 61' Coventry City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 61.
- 66' The 25-year-old Fabio Tavares has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' Aaron Wilbraham is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Coventry City FC tonight.
- 72' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Liam Walsh makes it 2-1.
- 77' Coventry City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 78' The whistle greets Jimmy Ryan as he departs to be replaced by Fabio Tavares.
- 81' The whistle greets Aaron Wilbraham as he departs to be replaced by Calvin Andrew.
- 86' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 88' Josh Eccles makes way for Callum O'Hare at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Coventry City FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Coventry City FC 2-1 Rochdale AFC.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 25
- 1
- 21
- 15
- 26
- 3
-
38
Josh Eccles ↓ Callum O'Hare 88'
- 35
- 4
- 23
Bench
- 2
- 33
- 8
-
17
Callum O'Hare ↑ 88'
- 13
- 45
- 41
Coach
Mark Robins
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↓ Fabio Tavares 78'
- 6
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↓ Calvin Andrew 81'
- 10
- 28
- 16
- 40
- 8
- 25
- 13
Bench
- 15
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 81'
- 36
-
37
Fabio Tavares ↑ 78'
- 12
- 38
- 22
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Matt Godden | 1 |
| Michael Rose | 1 |
| Aaron Wilbraham | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 1 |
| Liam Walsh | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
2019-11-16
Coventry City FC
2–1
Rochdale AFC
W
2019-11-02
Coventry City FC
0–0
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-10-26
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Coventry City FC
D
2019-10-23
Coventry City FC
2–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2019-10-19
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–0
Coventry City FC
D
2019-10-13
Coventry City FC
0–1
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
52%
Coventry City FC or Rochdale AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.