Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rochdale AFC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Rochdale AFC
1 – 2
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 2 Nov 2019 · 15:00 UTC Crown Oil Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Alfie Kilgour
Y 87' Abumere Ogogo

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Helen Byrne
  • Referee David Benton
  • Referee Martin Coy
  • 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

2
2
2
Rochdale AFC 6 games · Avg 1.7 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-11-02 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-04-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC 2018-10-02 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC

Recent Form

Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Bristol Rovers FC H 1–2 L
26 Oct Oxford United FC A 0–3 L
22 Oct Milton Keynes Dons FC H 2–0 W
19 Oct Bolton Wanderers FC A 3–1 W
12 Oct Accrington Stanley FC H 2–1 W
05 Oct AFC Wimbledon A 2–3 L
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Rochdale AFC A 2–1 W
26 Oct Portsmouth FC H 2–2 D
22 Oct Bolton Wanderers FC H 0–2 L
19 Oct Doncaster Rovers FC A 0–2 L
12 Oct Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–0 W
28 Sep Rotherham United FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Rochdale AFC and Bristol Rovers FC is underway.
  • 5' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 8' Victor Adeboyejo doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 11' GOAL! Eoghan O'Connell scores on 11.
  • 16' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 21' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 21 minutes.
  • 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anssi Jaakkola, as he is very good at scoring at Crown Oil Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 36' Ian Henderson, a England , has 8 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 37' Poor challenge from Alfie Kilgour. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 42' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 44' Callum Camps has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 44 minutes.
  • 49' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
  • 54' Oliver Rathbone has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 140 appearances.
  • 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rochdale AFC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 62' Fresh legs for Rochdale AFC! Rekeil Pyke comes on to replace Jordan Williams.
  • 67' Michael Kelly has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 71' Luke Leahy gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Edward Upson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 72 minute. Matt Done leaves to be changed by Fabio Tavares.
  • 77' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 81' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 81 minute. Victor Adeboyejo leaves to be changed by Tyler Smith.
  • 86' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Rollin Menayese comes on to replace Alex Rodman.
  • 87' That is a Yellow card for Bristol Rovers FC. Abumere Ogogo will be fuming at that decision.
  • It finishes all square. Rochdale AFC and Bristol Rovers FC share the spoils 1-2.

Lineups

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Barry-Murphy

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alex Newby 3
Sam Nicholson 1
Luke Leahy 1
Scott Sinclair 1
Ethan Hamilton 1
Victor Adeboyejo 1
Eoghan O'Connell 1
Callum Camps 1

Head to Head

2019-11-02 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-04-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC 2018-10-02 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC

Rochdale AFC Form

2019-11-02 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-10-26 Oxford United FC 3–0 Rochdale AFC L 2019-10-22 Rochdale AFC 2–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2019-10-19 Bolton Wanderers FC 1–3 Rochdale AFC W 2019-10-12 Rochdale AFC 2–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2019-10-05 AFC Wimbledon 3–2 Rochdale AFC L

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2019-11-02 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W 2019-10-26 Bristol Rovers FC 2–2 Portsmouth FC D 2019-10-22 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2019-10-19 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-10-12 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2019-09-28 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.25 Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Rochdale AFC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rochdale AFC40% Draw31% Bristol Rovers FC29%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Rochdale AFC or Draw
70%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
60%
Rochdale AFC or Bristol Rovers FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rochdale AFC28% Draw51% Bristol Rovers FC21%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC

Handicap Rochdale AFC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 22% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 18% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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