Oxford United FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Kinseley
- Referee Adrian Tranter
- Referee G. Read
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Rochdale AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 6–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at The Kassam Stadium!
- 5' Ian Henderson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oxford United FC and Rochdale AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Oxford United FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 20' Magnificent from Josh Ruffels! That is 17 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Oxford United FC and Rochdale AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 27' Tariqe Fosu doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. John Mousinho made 366 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 37' 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.
- 40' The referee has no hesitation. Aaron Wilbraham is booked for Rochdale AFC — Red card on 40.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark Sykes on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Shandon Baptiste. He replaces Cameron Brannagan on 46 minute.
- 47' Aaron Morley makes way for Ian Henderson at the 47 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 52' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Sam Long on, Christopher Cadden off on 52 minutes.
- 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fabio Tavares, as he is very good at scoring at The Kassam Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' Fabio Tavares has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matt Done on 60 minute.
- 65' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Oxford United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 75' 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.
- 76' Oxford United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Robert Hall is hanging Tariqe Fosu on the field on 76 minute.
- 78' Calvin Andrew has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 78 minute.
- 83' Oxford United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 86' GOAL! Sam Long scores on 86.
- The points are shared — Oxford United FC 3-0 Rochdale AFC. Honours even.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Tariqe Fosu ↓ Robert Hall 76'
- 19
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 17
- 15
- 8
-
2
Christopher Cadden ↓ Sam Long 52'
- 6
- 18
Bench
- 23
- 14
- 13
-
12
Sam Long ↑ 52'
-
7
Robert Hall ↑ 76'
-
16
Shandon Baptiste ↑ 46'
- 5
Coach
Karl Robinson
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
- 6
- 18
- 10
-
28
Aaron Morley ↓ Ian Henderson 47'
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Calvin Andrew 78'
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Fabio Tavares 60'
- 8
- 13
- 12
Bench
- 11
- 20
-
40
Ian Henderson ↑ 47'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 78'
- 41
-
37
Fabio Tavares ↑ 60'
- 31
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
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
2019-10-26
Oxford United FC
3–0
Rochdale AFC
W
2019-10-19
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2019-10-12
Oxford United FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-10-05
Accrington Stanley FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2019-09-28
Oxford United FC
3–0
Gillingham FC
W
2019-09-21
Lincoln City FC
0–6
Oxford United FC
W
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
39%
Oxford United FC or Rochdale AFC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.9%
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 24% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.