Peterborough United FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at ABAX Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 13 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Referee Robert Massey Ellis
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 01 Jan | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Walsall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 29 Dec | Bradford City AFC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/5
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
| Harry Leonard | 3 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Peterborough United FC is hosting Rochdale AFC for another epic battle.
- 5' It looks surprising Rochdale AFC does not make any changes. Jim McNulty has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Peterborough United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Ireland international Ryan Delaney has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Peterborough United FC and Rochdale AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 23' Lee Tomlin puts Peterborough United FC on the lead.
- 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Evans will be considering his options from the bench.
- 37' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Matt Done.
- 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Peterborough United FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 46' Ethan Ebanks-Landell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Williams on 46 minute.
- 51' Peterborough United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ethan Hamilton on 52 minutes.
- 57' The 28-year-old Ethan Hamilton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 62' Joe Ward, a England , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' George Cooper gets the nod from Peterborough United FC. He replaces Lee Tomlin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Peterborough United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 78' The whistle greets Stephen Dooley as he departs to be replaced by Brad Inman.
- 82' Alex Woodyard gets the nod from Peterborough United FC. He replaces Kyle Dempsey and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' George Cooper does the damage! The net is bulging and Peterborough United FC surge ahead!
- 88' Fresh legs for Peterborough United FC! Ben White comes on to replace Joe Ward.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ethan Hamilton makes it 2-1.
- With this win, Peterborough United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Lee Tomlin ↓ George Cooper 70'
- 18
-
30
Kyle Dempsey ↓ Alex Woodyard 82'
- 14
- 5
- 15
- 21
- 17
- 10
- 1
- 2
Bench
- 25
-
19
George Cooper ↑ 70'
- 26
- 11
-
4
Alex Woodyard ↑ 82'
- 9
-
6
Ben White ↑ 88'
Coach
Steve Evans
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 1
- 2
- 4
-
5
Ryan Delaney ↓ Calvin Andrew 46'
- 10
- 16
- 40
- 8
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↓ Brad Inman 78'
- 27
Bench
-
6
Ethan Ebanks-Landell ↑ 46'
- 18
- 24
- 3
-
19
Brad Inman ↑ 78'
- 25
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 46'
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 4 |
| Ivan Toney | 3 |
| Marcus Maddison | 2 |
| Mark O'Hara | 2 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 2 |
| Mark O'Hara | 2 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 1 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2019-01-12
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Rochdale AFC
W
2019-01-05
Middlesbrough FC
5–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2019-01-01
Peterborough United FC
0–2
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2018-12-29
Accrington Stanley FC
0–4
Peterborough United FC
W
2018-12-26
Barnsley FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2018-12-22
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Walsall FC
D
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.87
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
44%
Peterborough United FC or Rochdale AFC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.