Rochdale AFC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rochdale AFC vs Blackpool FC — League One .
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 1 games · 1 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Rochdale AFC welcome Blackpool FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oliver Rathbone, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' It’s high time Simon Grayson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Rochdale AFC have won 206 goals from 140 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Eoghan O'Connell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
- 25' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' Stephen Dooley needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rochdale AFC that had 140 games and scored 206 goals.
- 45' Rochdale AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Blackpool FC's shape.
- 46' Jimmy Ryan makes way for Rekeil Pyke at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Armand Gnanduillet suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' 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.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 62' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Sullay Kaikai is replaced by Joe Nuttall on 62 minute.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rochdale AFC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 68' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Stephen Dooley departs to be replaced by Matt Done.
- 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 78' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 83' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Nuttall argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Armand Gnanduillet exits the field as Ryan Hardie enters on 85.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Eoghan O'Connell. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Blackpool FC make a change. Liam Feeney trudges off to be replaced by Ben Heneghan on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Curtis Tilt | 1 |
| Sullay Kaikai | 1 |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 |
| Ryan Delaney | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Curtis Tilt | 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.