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Oxford United FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Oxford United FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Rochdale AFC
Tue 27 Nov 2018 · 19:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 36' Connor Randall
Y 39' Aaron Wilbraham
Marcus Browne 45' Y
Y 48' Jim McNulty
Y 55' Jordan Williams
Y 90' Harrison McGahey

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Hicks
  • Referee Kevin Morris
  • Referee Stuart Butler
  • Referee Andrew Williams

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

4
1
Oxford United FC 5 games · Avg 4.0 goals Rochdale AFC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-27 Oxford United FC 4–2 Rochdale AFC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Nov Rochdale AFC H 4–2 W
24 Nov Bradford City AFC A 0–2 L
20 Nov Forest Green Rovers FC A 3–0 W
17 Nov Gillingham FC H 1–0 W
10 Nov Forest Green Rovers FC H 0–0 D
03 Nov Scunthorpe United FC A 3–3 D
Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Nov Oxford United FC A 2–4 L
24 Nov Accrington Stanley FC H 1–0 W
17 Nov Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–3 L
10 Nov Gateshead FC H 2–1 W
03 Nov Luton Town FC H 0–0 D
27 Oct Charlton Athletic FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Oxford United FC
Mark Harris 3 G 1 A
Gatlin O'Donkor 3 G 1 A
Ciaron Brown 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Oxford United FC launch into their encounter with Rochdale AFC.
  • 5' Rochdale AFC have won 206 goals from 140 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' 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.
  • 11' A stunning finish from Jamie Mackie — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 14' GOAL! James Henry scores on 14. Assisted by Marcus Browne
  • 19' Ian Henderson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 29' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Mousinho is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rochdale AFC.
  • 30' Ian Henderson does the damage! The net is bulging and Rochdale AFC surge ahead!
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 36' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 36.
  • 39' Aaron Wilbraham is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
  • 40' Connor Randall makes way for Jordan Williams at the 40 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Marcus Browne on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Oxford United FC will be frustrated.
  • 48' That is a Yellow card for Rochdale AFC. Jim McNulty will be fuming at that decision.
  • 52' Marcus Browne has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
  • 54' The Rochdale AFC bench stirs into life. Aaron Wilbraham is withdrawn and Calvin Andrew gets his opportunity.
  • 55' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jordan Williams.
  • 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 65' Oxford United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rochdale AFC's shape.
  • 69' Assisted by Ian Henderson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Callum Camps makes no mistake. 3-2!
  • 73' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Samuel Hart has done his job and it is now time for Matt Done to step up.
  • 78' Marcus Browne doubles the advantage! 4-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 83' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Sam Long. He replaces James Henry on 87 minute.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Harrison McGahey on 90.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Marcus Browne is replaced by Luke Garbutt.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Rochdale AFC.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Keith Hill

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Elliott Moore 3
Olamide Shodipo 2
Matthew Lund 2
James Henry 2
Marcus Browne 2
Tariqe Fosu 1
Sam Long 1
Josh Ruffels 1

Head to Head

2018-11-27 Oxford United FC 4–2 Rochdale AFC

Oxford United FC Form

2018-11-27 Oxford United FC 4–2 Rochdale AFC W 2018-11-24 Bradford City AFC 2–0 Oxford United FC L 2018-11-20 Forest Green Rovers FC 0–3 Oxford United FC W 2018-11-17 Oxford United FC 1–0 Gillingham FC W 2018-11-10 Oxford United FC 0–0 Forest Green Rovers FC D 2018-11-03 Scunthorpe United FC 3–3 Oxford United FC D

Rochdale AFC Form

2018-11-27 Oxford United FC 4–2 Rochdale AFC L 2018-11-24 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2018-11-17 Shrewsbury Town FC 3–2 Rochdale AFC L 2018-11-10 Rochdale AFC 2–1 Gateshead FC W 2018-11-03 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Luton Town FC D 2018-10-27 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Charlton Athletic FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.36 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC57% Draw21% Rochdale AFC22%
Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
43%
Oxford United FC or Rochdale AFC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC43% Draw38% Rochdale AFC19%
Actual: Oxford United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 1
8.5%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 2
5.3%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.8%
4 – 1
4.1%
0 – 0
3.6%
4 – 0
3%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Rochdale AFC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 17% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 20% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 12% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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