Rochdale AFC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ian Dudley
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Ken Haycock
- Referee Joe Simpson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Dec | Solihull Moors FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Solihull Moors FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Crown Oil Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Rochdale AFC and Blackpool FC.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Jordan Williams has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 19' GOAL! Oliver Rathbone scores on 19.
- 24' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. John O'Sullivan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 29' With 0 assists to his name this season, Callum Camps is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rochdale AFC.
- 30' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Thompson argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 31' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Camps is booked for Rochdale AFC — Yellow card on 31.
- 35' Michael Nottingham adds to his 0 season tally! Blackpool FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' The crowd applauds Matty Gillam as he leaves the pitch. Kgosietsile Ntlhe steps in for Rochdale AFC.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' 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.
- 61' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' Brad Inman is replacing Daniel Adshead for the Rochdale AFC side.
- 66' Time for substitution for Rochdale AFC. Jordan Williams is replaced by Calvin Andrew.
- 71' Ben Heneghan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 72' Harry Pritchard is replacing Liam Feeney for the Blackpool FC side.
- 77' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paudie O'Connor.
- 81' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Callum Guy is replaced by Joe Bunney on 81 minute.
- 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 89' Magnificent from Ian Henderson! That is 43 goals in 141 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' John O'Sullivan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nathan Delfouneso on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Rochdale AFC take all three points.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 2
- 5
- 10
- 14
- 16
-
25
Daniel Adshead ↓ Brad Inman 65'
- 40
- 36
- 8
-
11
Jordan Williams ↓ Calvin Andrew 66'
Bench
- 17
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
3
Kgosietsile Ntlhe ↑ 46'
-
19
Brad Inman ↑ 65'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 66'
Coach
Keith Hill
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 6
-
24
Liam Feeney ↓ Harry Pritchard 72'
- 8
- 21
- 7
- 27
-
25
Callum Guy ↓ Joe Bunney 81'
- 15
- 12
Bench
- 19
- 13
- 17
-
18
John O'Sullivan ↑ 90'
-
39
Joe Bunney ↑ 81'
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↑ 72'
- 26
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Rathbone | 2 |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 |
| Ryan Delaney | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Michael Nottingham | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Curtis Tilt | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
74%
Draw or Blackpool FC
53%
Rochdale AFC or Blackpool FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.