Lincoln City FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Fyvie
- Referee Ian Smedley
- Referee Geoff Russell
- Referee Anthony Coggins
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 23 Feb | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Rochdale AFC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rochdale AFC backline.
- 25' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Jamie Jones has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' GOAL! Oliver Rathbone fires home to make it 0-1!
- 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' A tactical swap from Lincoln City FC — Tony Scully on, Cohen Bramall off on 46 minutes.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' The England Morgan Rogers breaks the deadlock on 60 minutes. 1-1!
- 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' Conor Grant makes way for Aaron Morley at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 72' Republic of Ireland international Paul McShane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 74' What a strike from Stephen Humphrys! The score is 1-2.
- 79' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Morgan Rogers by Tom Hopper on 79 minute.
- 84' The 30-year-old Cohen Bramall has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 89' Rochdale AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' It is a substitution in Rochdale AFC team. Matt Done is replaced by Stephen Dooley on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Rochdale AFC take all three points.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
27
Morgan Rogers ↓ Tom Hopper 79'
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 1
- 2
- 19
- 20
-
15
Cohen Bramall ↓ Tony Scully 46'
- 4
Bench
- 23
-
9
Tom Hopper ↑ 79'
- 14
- 22
-
11
Tony Scully ↑ 46'
- 30
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 19
- 2
- 6
- 14
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Stephen Dooley 90'
- 9
- 3
- 13
- 1
-
17
Conor Grant ↓ Aaron Morley 67'
Bench
- 4
-
8
Aaron Morley ↑ 67'
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↑ 90'
- 12
- 10
- 15
- 22
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Morgan Rogers | 1 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
| Tyler Walker | 1 |
| Jamie Jones | 1 |
| Lewis Montsma | 1 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
58%
Lincoln City FC or Rochdale AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.