Rochdale AFC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One .
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Christopher Ward
- Referee Tom Nield
- Referee James Wilson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 21 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Sep | Southend United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Rochdale AFC and Accrington Stanley FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aaron Wilbraham, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' A quiet spell here at . Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Coleman might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Wilson Carvalho needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 35' Phil Edwards is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Accrington Stanley FC so far.
- 40' What a strike from Ian Henderson! The score is 1-0.
- 45' Accrington Stanley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' The crowd applauds Lamine Sherif as he leaves the pitch. Phil Edwards steps in for Accrington Stanley FC.
- 49' GOAL! Ian Henderson scores on 49.
- 53' What composure from Joe Pritchard! The England international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Seamus Conneely is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Accrington Stanley FC.
- 63' The 34-year-old Sam Finley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ross Sykes on 64.
- 69' Dion Charles gets the nod from Accrington Stanley FC. He replaces Offrande Zanzala and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' The whistle greets Aaron Wilbraham as he departs to be replaced by Fabio Tavares.
- 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 80' The crowd applauds Jimmy Ryan as he leaves the pitch. Calvin Andrew steps in for Rochdale AFC.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jerome Opoku.
- 87' Accrington Stanley FC ring the changes. Jerome Opoku has done his job and it is now time for Wilson Carvalho to step up.
- 90' Aaron Morley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ian Henderson at the 90 minute mark.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rochdale AFC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↓ Calvin Andrew 80'
- 6
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↓ Fabio Tavares 72'
- 10
- 14
- 16
-
40
Ian Henderson C ↓ Aaron Morley 90'
- 8
- 25
- 13
Bench
-
28
Aaron Morley ↑ 90'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 80'
- 36
-
37
Fabio Tavares ↑ 72'
- 12
- 35
- 22
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 10
- 28
- 3
- 5
- 7
-
9
Offrande Zanzala ↓ Dion Charles 69'
- 8
- 19
-
6
Lamine Sherif ↓ Phil Edwards 46'
-
36
Jerome Opoku ↓ Wilson Carvalho 87'
Bench
- 12
- 16
-
4
Phil Edwards ↑ 46'
- 40
-
32
Dion Charles ↑ 69'
-
23
Wilson Carvalho ↑ 87'
- 42
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 4 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Joe Pritchard | 2 |
| Offrande Zanzala | 1 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
| Jonathan Russell | 1 |
| Ben Barclay | 1 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2019-10-12
Rochdale AFC
2–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2019-10-05
Accrington Stanley FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2019-09-28
Southend United FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2019-09-21
Accrington Stanley FC
1–1
Blackpool FC
D
2019-09-17
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-09-14
Accrington Stanley FC
1–3
Sunderland AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.27
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
74%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
55%
Rochdale AFC or Accrington Stanley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

