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 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee David Plowright
- Referee Robert Atkin
- Referee Billy Smallwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rochdale AFC get us underway at .
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' Northern Ireland international Stephen Dooley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Ryan Hardie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 70 goals in his last 251 appearances.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 384 games and scored 466 goals.
- 25' Rochdale AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' The travelling Blackpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackpool FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rochdale AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Jimmy Ryan makes way for Rekeil Pyke at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' Rochdale AFC have won 206 goals from 140 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' The whistle greets Sullay Kaikai as he departs to be replaced by Joe Nuttall.
- 67' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 68' Matt Done is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stephen Dooley at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' Rochdale AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 78' Ben Heneghan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 83' Joe Nuttall is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
- 85' The crowd applauds Armand Gnanduillet as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Hardie steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 86' Poor challenge from Eoghan O'Connell. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Ben Heneghan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Feeney on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
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 |
| Curtis Tilt | 1 |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 |
| Ryan Delaney | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Michael Nottingham | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 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.