Rochdale AFC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Blackpool FC — League One .
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee David Plowright
- Referee Robert Atkin
- Referee Billy Smallwood
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03 Aug | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 04 May | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Aug | Gillingham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Aug | Southend United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 May | Gillingham FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Rochdale AFC and Blackpool FC.
- 5' Rochdale AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 10' Rochdale AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Jimmy Ryan has done his job and it is now time for Rekeil Pyke to step up.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rochdale AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 62' Joe Nuttall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sullay Kaikai on 62 minute.
- 67' It looks surprising Blackpool FC does not make any changes. Luke Matheson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 68' Matt Done is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stephen Dooley at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' Rhys Norrington-Davies, a Wales defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 78' Rochdale AFC is showing some good football. However, Rochdale AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joe Nuttall.
- 85' Ryan Hardie is replacing Armand Gnanduillet for the Blackpool FC side.
- 86' Eoghan O'Connell catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
- 90' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 90 minute. Liam Feeney leaves to be changed by Ben Heneghan.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↓ Rekeil Pyke 46'
- 6
- 4
- 10
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Calvin Andrew 62'
- 40
- 8
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↓ Matt Done 68'
- 41
- 25
Bench
-
11
Rekeil Pyke ↑ 46'
- 28
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 68'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 62'
- 13
- 21
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Sullay Kaikai ↓ Joe Nuttall 62'
-
11
Liam Feeney ↓ Ben Heneghan 90'
- 20
- 8
- 21
- 16
- 25
- 15
- 26
- 5
- 23
Bench
-
6
Ben Heneghan ↑ 90'
- 37
- 14
-
24
Joe Nuttall ↑ 62'
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 85'
- 4
- 34
Coach
Simon Grayson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Rathbone | 2 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Michael Nottingham | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Curtis Tilt | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 |
| Ryan Delaney | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Blackpool FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
68%
Draw or Blackpool FC
62%
Rochdale AFC or Blackpool FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.