Saturday , 14 November 2026

Rochdale AFC vs Bromley FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2024-25
Rochdale AFC
3 – 4
Full Time
Bromley FC
Sat 2 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC Spotland 2,329 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 1' Corey Whitely
0–2 3' Michael Cheek
Sam Beckwith 24' 1–2
Kyron Gordon 52' 2–2
Ian Henderson 80' 3–2
3–4 90+2' Corey Whitely
3–3 90+1' Levi Amantchi
Y 49' Byron Webster
Y 64' Danny Imray
Liam Hogan 67' Y
Sam Beckwith 87' Y
R 90' Danny Imray
YR 90' Danny Imray

Overview

Match Preview

Rochdale AFC vs Bromley FC — FA Cup at Spotland.

Match Details

  • Referee Aaron Bannister (England)
  • Assistant 1 Jack Nield (England)
  • Assistant 2

Head-to-Head

1
Rochdale AFC 1 games · Avg 7.0 goals Bromley FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-02 Rochdale AFC 3–4 Bromley FC

Recent Form

Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Bromley FC H 3–4 L
05 Nov Bristol Rovers FC A 0–1 L
07 Nov Notts County FC H 1–1 D
09 May Milton Keynes Dons FC A 3–0 W
01 May Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–2 L
27 Apr AFC Wimbledon A 3–3 D
Bromley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Rochdale AFC A 4–3 W
04 Nov Blackpool FC H 0–2 L
06 Nov Rotherham United FC A 0–3 L
16 Oct Hungerford Town FC A 2–1 W
07 Nov Yeovil Town FC H 0–1 L
24 Oct Sutton United FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Rochdale AFC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Bromley FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rochdale AFC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Rochdale AFC gets underway.
  • 1' Corey Whitely puts Bromley FC on the lead.
  • 3' Magnificent from Michael Cheek! That is 3 goals in 12 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 8' David Robson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 24' Sam Beckwith is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 34' Bromley 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.
  • 39' Bromley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 44' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rochdale AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 49' The referee shows Bromley FC player a card on 49.
  • 52' Kyron Gordon does the damage! The net is bulging and Rochdale AFC surge ahead!
  • 55' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Matthew Dennis departs to be replaced by Ian Henderson.
  • 60' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 64' That is a card for Bromley FC. Danny Imray will be fuming at that decision.
  • 67' The referee calls foul for Liam Hogan. He receives a card.
  • 68' Another substitution for Bromley FC to replace Omar Sowunmi by Callum Reynolds on 68 minute.
  • 69' The Bromley FC bench stirs into life. Jude Arthurs is withdrawn and Cameron Congreve gets his opportunity.
  • 74' Danny Imray, a England defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 79' 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.
  • 80' A goal from the England international Ian Henderson! He fires home on 80 to make it 3-2!
  • 81' The crowd applauds Louis Dennis as he leaves the pitch. Lewis Leigh steps in for Bromley FC.
  • 86' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kyle Ferguson is hanging Connor McBride on the field on 86 minute.
  • 87' It’s gonna be a card for Sam Beckwith.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Danny Imray is booked for Bromley FC — card on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-4 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jimmy McNulty

Bromley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andy Woodman

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88 Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.06 Bromley FC xG
I would bet for: Rochdale AFC or Bromley FC 75% + Over 2.5 goals 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC35% Draw25% Bromley FC40%
Actual: Bromley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 3.94
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Rochdale AFC or Draw
60%
Draw or Bromley FC
65%
Rochdale AFC or Bromley FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rochdale AFC29% Draw38% Bromley FC33%
Actual: Bromley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 3
4.8%
3 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
3.6%
2 – 0
3.5%
1 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC

Handicap Rochdale AFC covers Push Bromley FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 16% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 18% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Bromley FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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