Rochdale AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One .
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee David Benton
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Chris Isherwood
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | Coventry City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Luton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Rochdale AFC gets underway.
- 5' Bristol Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' 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 Jim McNulty suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 21' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Matty Gillam has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Williams to step up.
- 26' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' Tony Craig is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
- 44' Tony Craig has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Red card for Magnus Norman.
- 45' Jim McNulty makes way for Josh Lillis at the 45 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 46' The whistle greets Stuart Sinclair as he departs to be replaced by Gavin Reilly.
- 51' Bristol Rovers FC have won 317 goals from 291 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 54' Ollie Clarke is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
- 59' David Perkins needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 66' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Stefan Payne has done his job and it is now time for Alex Jakubiak to step up.
- 69' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Tony Craig has done his job and it is now time for Joe Martin to step up.
- 71' Rochdale AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 71.
- 76' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andy Cannon is hanging Brad Inman on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' 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.
- 86' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' Samuel Hart was booked on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 17
- 2
-
4
Jim McNulty ↓ Josh Lillis 45'
- 6
- 21
- 14
-
19
Brad Inman ↓ Andy Cannon 76'
- 40
-
36
Matty Gillam ↓ Jordan Williams 21'
- 8
Bench
- 26
-
1
Josh Lillis ↑ 45'
- 5
-
27
Andy Cannon ↑ 76'
- 28
- 9
-
–
Jordan Williams ↑ 21'
Coach
Keith Hill
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 16
-
5
Tony Craig ↓ Joe Martin 69'
- 8
-
24
Stuart Sinclair ↓ Gavin Reilly 46'
- 14
- 22
- 7
- 23
-
9
Stefan Payne ↓ Alex Jakubiak 66'
- 13
Bench
- 21
- 2
- 27
-
29
Joe Martin ↑ 69'
- 6
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 46'
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 66'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Newby | 3 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 1 |
| Callum Camps | 1 |
| Sam Nicholson | 1 |
| Luke Leahy | 1 |
| Scott Sinclair | 1 |
| Ethan Hamilton | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2018-10-02
Rochdale AFC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2018-09-29
Bradford City AFC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2018-09-22
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Coventry City FC
W
2018-09-15
Luton Town FC
1–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2018-09-08
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2018-09-01
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.89
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Rochdale AFC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.61
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
73%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
62%
Rochdale AFC or Bristol Rovers FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 0
2.1%
3 – 1
1.7%
0 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 23% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 18% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.