Peterborough United FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Peterborough United FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .
- Peterborough United FC 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Referee Stuart Butler
- Referee Andrew Williams
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Rochdale AFC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Sunderland AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | Southend United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Aug | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 31 Aug | Southend United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Aug | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Rochdale AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Ian Henderson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Peterborough United FC tonight.
- 18' Ivan Toney adds to his 0 season tally! Peterborough United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 22' Rochdale AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 27' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' Mohamed Eisa doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Peterborough United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' The referee has no hesitation. Stephen Dooley is booked for Rochdale AFC — Yellow card on 40.
- 45' GOAL! Ivan Toney scores on 45.
- 50' Marcus Maddison is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rochdale AFC so far.
- 51' What composure from Marcus Maddison! The England international strokes it home. 4-0.
- 53' Rochdale AFC make a change. Aaron Morley trudges off to be replaced by Oliver Rathbone on 53 minutes.
- 57' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 57.
- 58' A stunning finish from Ivan Toney — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 58' Josh Knight is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
- 59' It is a substitution in Peterborough United FC team. Niall Mason is replaced by Nathan Thompson on 59 minute.
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Williams on 60.
- 62' The deadlock is broken! Marcus Maddison gets on the scoresheet on 62 minutes.
- 63' The whistle greets Rekeil Pyke as he departs to be replaced by Jimmy Ryan.
- 68' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aaron Morley, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 69' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Ian Henderson has done his job and it is now time for Calvin Andrew to step up.
- 73' Siriki Dembele has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ivan Toney on 73 minute.
- 74' The crowd applauds Marcus Maddison as he leaves the pitch. Serhat Tasdemir steps in for Peterborough United FC.
- 79' Christy Pym needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 84' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 89' Jim McNulty has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- Peterborough United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
- 8
- 5
-
24
Niall Mason ↓ Nathan Thompson 59'
- 23
- 11
-
17
Ivan Toney ↓ Siriki Dembele 73'
- 14
- 6
- 1
Bench
-
15
Nathan Thompson ↑ 59'
- 25
- 32
- 16
-
10
Siriki Dembele ↑ 73'
- 27
-
20
Serhat Tasdemir ↑ 74'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Rekeil Pyke ↓ Jimmy Ryan 63'
- 3
- 6
- 4
- 10
-
28
Aaron Morley ↓ Oliver Rathbone 53'
-
40
Ian Henderson C ↓ Calvin Andrew 69'
- 8
- 7
- 25
- 13
Bench
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↑ 63'
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↑ 53'
- 16
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 69'
- 41
- 37
- 12
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
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 |
| Jason Cummings | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2019-09-14
Peterborough United FC
6–0
Rochdale AFC
W
2019-08-31
Peterborough United FC
3–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2019-08-24
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–4
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-08-20
Southend United FC
0–2
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-08-17
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Ipswich Town FC
D
2019-08-10
Oxford United FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
L
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.49
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Peterborough United FC to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
32%
Peterborough United FC or Rochdale AFC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–0 not predicted6 – 0Actual
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
8.4%
1 – 1
8.3%
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
4.7%
0 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.4%
1 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 21% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 21% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

