Oxford United FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Kevin Morris
- Referee Stuart Butler
- Referee Andrew Williams
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Oxford United FC and Rochdale AFC is underway.
- 5' Harrison McGahey is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rochdale AFC tonight.
- 10' Rochdale AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 11' Jamie Mackie adds to his 0 season tally! Oxford United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 14' James Henry is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from Josh Lillis, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 24' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 29' Gavin Whyte has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' What a strike from Ian Henderson! The score is 2-1.
- 35' Jordan Williams, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' Connor Randall was booked on 36.
- 39' Rochdale AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 40' Rochdale AFC make a change. Connor Randall trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Williams on 40 minutes.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marcus Browne on 45 minutes.
- 48' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jim McNulty.
- 52' GOAL! Marcus Browne scores on 52. Assisted by Gavin Whyte
- 54' The Rochdale AFC bench stirs into life. Aaron Wilbraham is withdrawn and Calvin Andrew gets his opportunity.
- 55' Jordan Williams picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 60' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rochdale AFC backline.
- 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Keith Hill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 69' Callum Camps makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Rochdale AFC are in front.
- 73' Samuel Hart makes way for Matt Done at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 78' Brilliant from the ! Marcus Browne makes it 4-2 with a superb finish on 78.
- 83' 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 Samuel Hart suffering a number of foals already.
- 87' The whistle greets James Henry as he departs to be replaced by Sam Long.
- 90' Harrison McGahey has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Oxford United FC make a change. Marcus Browne trudges off to be replaced by Luke Garbutt on 90 minutes.
- Full Time. Oxford United FC beats Rochdale AFC
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 19
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 14
-
17
James Henry ↓ Sam Long 87'
- 15
- 8
-
10
Marcus Browne ↓ Luke Garbutt 90'
- 16
Bench
- 41
- 9
-
23
Sam Long ↑ 87'
- 22
-
3
Luke Garbutt ↑ 90'
- 2
- 45
Coach
Karl Robinson
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↓ Calvin Andrew 54'
- 1
- 4
- 6
- 5
-
21
Samuel Hart ↓ Matt Done 73'
- 10
- 14
- 25
- 40
- 12
Bench
- 24
- 17
- 2
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 73'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 54'
-
8
Jordan Williams ↑ 40'
- 7
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elliott Moore | 3 |
| Matthew Lund | 2 |
| James Henry | 2 |
| Marcus Browne | 2 |
| Olamide Shodipo | 2 |
| Jamie Mackie | 1 |
| Daniel Agyei | 1 |
| Matt Done | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
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.

