Rochdale AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rochdale AFC launch into their encounter with Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' Magnus Norman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Brad Inman has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 141 appearances.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 21' Jordan Williams is replacing Matty Gillam for the Rochdale AFC side.
- 26' Rochdale AFC have won 208 goals from 141 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rochdale AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' Rochdale AFC 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.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tony Craig.
- 44' The 35-year-old Stefan Payne has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Red card for Magnus Norman.
- 45' A change in the Rochdale AFC ranks — Jim McNulty exits the field as Josh Lillis enters on 45.
- 46' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Gavin Reilly on, Stuart Sinclair off on 46 minutes.
- 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.
- 54' The referee calls foul for Ollie Clarke. He receives a Yellow card.
- 59' Rochdale AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
- 64' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 66' Stefan Payne makes way for Alex Jakubiak at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
- 69' Joe Martin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tony Craig on 69 minute.
- 71' Rochdale AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 76' A change in the Rochdale AFC ranks — Brad Inman exits the field as Andy Cannon enters on 76.
- 81' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' Poor challenge from Samuel Hart. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Ethan Hamilton | 1 |
| Victor Adeboyejo | 1 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 1 |
| Callum Camps | 1 |
| Sam Nicholson | 1 |
| Luke Leahy | 1 |
| Scott Sinclair | 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.