Rochdale AFC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Coventry City FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Paul Marsden
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Mark Jones
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | Walsall FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rochdale AFC and Coventry City FC get this one started.
- 5' Jordan Shipley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Coventry City FC's compact .
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bright Enobakhare is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Coventry City FC.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' 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.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ethan Ebanks-Landell on 38.
- 43' It’s high time Keith Hill made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' Rochdale AFC make a change. Zach Clough trudges off to be replaced by Brad Inman on 46 minutes.
- 48' The crowd applauds Tom Bayliss as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Shipley steps in for Coventry City FC.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 58' Rochdale AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 63' Ryan McLaughlin is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rochdale AFC tonight.
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Jordy Hiwula makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 68.
- 73' It’s a booking for Rochdale AFC player. Stephen Dooley gets a Yellow card.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ethan Hamilton.
- 79' Joe Bunney has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jim McNulty on 79 minute.
- 83' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Ryan McLaughlin has done his job and it is now time for Matt Done to step up.
- 88' Rochdale AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Coventry City FC backline.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Luke Thomas argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' The Coventry City FC bench stirs into life. Bright Enobakhare is withdrawn and Tom Davies gets his opportunity.
- Full Time. Coventry City FC beats Rochdale AFC
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 24
-
2
Ryan McLaughlin ↓ Matt Done 83'
-
26
Zach Clough ↓ Brad Inman 46'
-
4
Jim McNulty ↓ Joe Bunney 79'
- 5
- 10
- 40
- 9
- 7
- 27
Bench
-
39
Joe Bunney ↑ 79'
- 18
-
19
Brad Inman ↑ 46'
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 83'
- 25
- 8
- 31
Coach
Keith Hill
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Bright Enobakhare ↓ Tom Davies 90'
- 31
- 23
- 21
- 11
- 4
- 15
- 6
-
20
Tom Bayliss ↓ Jordan Shipley 48'
- 17
- 3
Bench
- 25
- 10
- 2
-
5
Tom Davies ↑ 90'
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↑ 48'
- 33
- 44
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 1 |
| Liam Walsh | 1 |
| Jordan Shipley | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Matt Godden | 1 |
| Michael Rose | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Coventry City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.96
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Coventry City FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
66%
Draw or Coventry City FC
67%
Rochdale AFC or Coventry City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.7%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
2.5%
0 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
39%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.