Gillingham FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gillingham FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Tranter
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Nicholas Cooper
- Referee G. Read
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 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | A | 4–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Gillingham FC get us underway at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The 29-year-old Brandon Hanlan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' A quiet spell here at MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' 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.
- 22' That is a Yellow card for Rochdale AFC. Ian Henderson will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jim McNulty made 140 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' Gillingham FC is showing some good football. However, Gillingham FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 37' A goal from the England international Ian Henderson! He fires home on 37 to make it 0-1!
- 42' Rochdale AFC 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' GOAL! Mark Byrne fires home to make it 1-1!
- 47' Brilliant from the ! Mark Byrne makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 45.
- 52' Poor challenge from Ethan Ebanks-Landell. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dean Parrett, as he is very good at scoring at MEMS Priestfield Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 59' It’s a booking for Gillingham FC player. Brandon Hanlan gets a Yellow card.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aaron Wilbraham on 62.
- 64' Fresh legs for Rochdale AFC! Calvin Andrew comes on to replace Aaron Wilbraham.
- 65' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Calvin Andrew.
- 70' 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.
- 73' Ian Henderson makes way for Jimmy Keohane at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Bunney argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' Stephen Dooley gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Oliver Rathbone and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Gillingham FC ring the changes. Graham Burke has done his job and it is now time for Regan Charles-Cook to step up.
- 90' Barry Fuller has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Josh Rees. He replaces Dean Parrett on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Gillingham FC 1-1 Rochdale AFC.
Lineups
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 12
-
8
Dean Parrett ↓ Josh Rees 90'
- 1
- 2
- 34
- 5
- 33
- 9
- 7
- 17
Bench
-
11
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 86'
- 4
- 20
-
24
Josh Rees ↑ 90'
- 14
- 32
- 21
Coach
Steve Lovell
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
- 39
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↓ Calvin Andrew 64'
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 10
- 14
- 16
-
40
Ian Henderson C ↓ Jimmy Keohane 73'
Bench
- 23
- 5
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 64'
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↑ 84'
-
13
Jimmy Keohane ↑ 73'
- 27
- 31
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 5 |
| John Akinde | 3 |
| Ian Henderson | 3 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Jordan Roberts | 2 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Mark Byrne | 1 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
Gillingham FC Form
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
Gillingham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Gillingham FC or Rochdale AFC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Gillingham FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
61%
Gillingham FC or Rochdale AFC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Gillingham FC
| Handicap | Gillingham FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.