Portsmouth FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee Kevin Howick
- Referee Paul Yates
- Referee Stuart Butler
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Walsall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Portsmouth FC launch into their encounter with Rochdale AFC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Rochdale AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Oliver Hawkins needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 21' Oliver Hawkins does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 26' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Rochdale AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
- 36' The 35-year-old Tom Naylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aaron Wilbraham on 38 minutes.
- 43' Ronan Curtis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 45' Brett Pitman doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 45' A moment of madness from Ethan Ebanks-Landell on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rochdale AFC will be frustrated.
- 46' Brett Pitman has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 51' England international Aaron Wilbraham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 52' A moment of madness from Joe Bunney on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rochdale AFC will be frustrated.
- 54' Aaron Wilbraham makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Rochdale AFC are in front.
- 57' Gareth Evans is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ronan Curtis at the 57 minute mark.
- 62' GOAL! Gareth Evans fires home to make it 4-1!
- 67' Fresh legs for Rochdale AFC! Jordan Williams comes on to replace Joe Bunney.
- 72' Over 72 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Omar Bogle. He replaces Oliver Hawkins on 76 minute.
- 79' Jamal Lowe does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 81' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Bryn Morris comes on to replace Brett Pitman.
- 86' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- With this win, Portsmouth FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 33
-
8
Brett Pitman C ↓ Bryn Morris 81'
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Omar Bogle 76'
- 3
- 15
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Gareth Evans 57'
Bench
- 35
- 38
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans ↑ 57'
- 18
-
22
Omar Bogle ↑ 76'
-
24
Bryn Morris ↑ 81'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
-
39
Joe Bunney ↓ Jordan Williams 67'
- 18
- 1
- 4
- 10
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Zach Clough 81'
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Brad Inman 76'
- 40
- 27
Bench
-
26
Zach Clough ↑ 81'
-
19
Brad Inman ↑ 76'
- 9
-
8
Jordan Williams ↑ 67'
- 7
- 13
- 31
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Ryan Williams | 3 |
| Aaron Wilbraham | 2 |
| Jamal Lowe | 2 |
| Brett Pitman | 2 |
| Aaron Wilbraham | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.99
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
38%
Portsmouth FC or Rochdale AFC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.4%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
3.4%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 23% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.