Wednesday , 30 September 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
Bromley FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rochdale AFC to score. At the same time, Bromley FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 1' A goal from the England international Corey Whitely! He fires home on 1 to make it 0-1!
  • 3' GOAL! Michael Cheek scores on 3.
  • 8' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 18' A quiet spell here at Spotland. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 23' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 24' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Beckwith makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 29' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Bromley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 34' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Andy Woodman will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rochdale AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Byron Webster on 49 minutes.
  • 52' What a strike from Kyron Gordon! The score is 2-2.
  • 55' Ian Henderson is replacing Matthew Dennis for the Rochdale AFC side.
  • 60' It looks surprising Bromley FC does not make any changes. Liam Hogan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 64' Danny Imray has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 64.
  • 67' It’s gonna be a card for Liam Hogan.
  • 68' Another change for Bromley FC made on 68 minute. Omar Sowunmi leaves to be changed by Callum Reynolds.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Jude Arthurs as he leaves the pitch. Cameron Congreve steps in for Bromley FC.
  • 74' Over 74 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Andy Woodman might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 80' What a strike from Ian Henderson! The score is 3-2.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Bromley FC! Lewis Leigh comes on to replace Louis Dennis.
  • 86' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 86 minute. Connor McBride leaves to be changed by Kyle Ferguson.
  • 87' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sam Beckwith on 87 minutes.
  • 90' Danny Imray has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • The final score is 3-4.

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.