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Rochdale AFC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Rochdale AFC
1 – 0
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Tue 20 Apr 2021 · 18:00 UTC Crown Oil Arena HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 66' Grant Ward
Matthew Lund 70' Y
Oliver Rathbone 90' Y
Jay Lynch 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rochdale AFC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Lewis
  • Referee Craig Hicks
  • Referee Steve Rushton
  • Referee Ollie Williams
  • Referee Lewis Smith

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

2
2
1
Rochdale AFC 5 games · Avg 1.8 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-20 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Blackpool FC 2021-02-16 Blackpool FC 1–0 Rochdale AFC 2019-08-24 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Blackpool FC 2018-12-26 Rochdale AFC 2–1 Blackpool FC 2018-10-06 Blackpool FC 2–2 Rochdale AFC

Recent Form

Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Blackpool FC H 1–0 W
17 Apr Accrington Stanley FC H 3–1 W
13 Apr Swindon Town FC H 2–1 W
10 Apr Fleetwood Town FC A 0–1 L
05 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 0–0 D
02 Apr Portsmouth FC A 1–2 L
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr Rochdale AFC A 0–1 L
17 Apr Sunderland AFC H 1–0 W
13 Apr Accrington Stanley FC H 0–0 D
10 Apr Lincoln City FC A 2–2 D
05 Apr Gillingham FC H 4–1 W
02 Apr Swindon Town FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Crown Oil Arena that hosts another battle between Rochdale AFC and Blackpool FC.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' It looks surprising Rochdale AFC does not make any changes. Oliver Rathbone has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan McLaughlin made 384 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' 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.
  • 50' 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.
  • 55' 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.
  • 60' Matt Done has so much to prove this time. He replaces Conor Grant on 60 minute.
  • 61' Matthew Lund is replacing Stephen Dooley for the Rochdale AFC side.
  • 66' It’s a booking for Blackpool FC player. Grant Ward gets a Yellow card.
  • 69' Oliver Rathbone puts Rochdale AFC on the lead.
  • 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matthew Lund on 70.
  • 72' Another change for Blackpool FC made on 72 minute. Sullay Kaikai leaves to be changed by Demetri Mitchell.
  • 77' Sullay Kaikai needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 82' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 87' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Grant Ward departs to be replaced by Ethan Robson.
  • 90' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Conor Shaughnessy is hanging Aaron Morley on the field on 90 minute.
  • 90' Oliver Rathbone is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • With this win, Rochdale AFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Barry-Murphy

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-04-20 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Blackpool FC 2021-02-16 Blackpool FC 1–0 Rochdale AFC 2019-08-24 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Blackpool FC 2018-12-26 Rochdale AFC 2–1 Blackpool FC 2018-10-06 Blackpool FC 2–2 Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC Form

2021-04-20 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Blackpool FC W 2021-04-17 Rochdale AFC 3–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2021-04-13 Rochdale AFC 2–1 Swindon Town FC W 2021-04-10 Fleetwood Town FC 1–0 Rochdale AFC L 2021-04-05 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Ipswich Town FC D 2021-04-02 Portsmouth FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC L

Blackpool FC Form

2021-04-20 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Blackpool FC L 2021-04-17 Blackpool FC 1–0 Sunderland AFC W 2021-04-13 Blackpool FC 0–0 Accrington Stanley FC D 2021-04-10 Lincoln City FC 2–2 Blackpool FC D 2021-04-05 Blackpool FC 4–1 Gillingham FC W 2021-04-02 Swindon Town FC 0–2 Blackpool FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.28 Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC45% Draw29% Blackpool FC26%
Actual: Rochdale AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Rochdale AFC or Draw
75%
Draw or Blackpool FC
55%
Rochdale AFC or Blackpool FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC29% Draw52% Blackpool FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC

Handicap Rochdale AFC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.