Rochdale AFC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2019-20 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 Alan Clayton
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Richard Bartlett
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
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' The game is set. Rochdale AFC kicks off things out of here…
- 4' What a strike from Michael Rose! The score is 0-1.
- 9' Aaron Wilbraham needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 14' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 19' 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.
- 21' It’s a booking for Coventry City FC player. Sam McCallum gets a Yellow card.
- 26' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 31' Stephen Dooley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 39 minute. Kwadwo Baah leaves to be changed by Matt Done.
- 41' It’s a booking for Rochdale AFC player. Luke Matheson gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jim McNulty is hanging Eoghan O'Connell on the field on 46 minute.
- 50' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 50.
- 55' It looks surprising Rochdale AFC does not make any changes. Paul McShane has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 60' Coventry City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' Time for substitution for Rochdale AFC. Stephen Dooley is replaced by Aaron Wilbraham.
- 68' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 71' GOAL! Matt Godden scores on 71. Assisted by Jamie Allen
- 72' What a strike from Aaron Wilbraham! The score is 1-2.
- 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
- 78' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 78.
- 83' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Kelly made 374 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 85' Jordan Shipley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jamie Allen on 85 minute.
- 86' The Coventry City FC manager makes a substitution. Matt Godden departs to be replaced by Maxime Biamou.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Rochdale AFC.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
- 20
-
6
Eoghan O'Connell ↓ Jim McNulty 46'
- 10
- 40
- 7
- 41
- 21
-
22
Kwadwo Baah ↓ Matt Done 39'
- 25
Bench
- 11
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↑ 63'
-
4
Jim McNulty ↑ 46'
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 39'
- 8
- 13
- 12
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
-
8
Jamie Allen ↓ Jordan Shipley 85'
- 17
- 1
-
24
Matt Godden ↓ Maxime Biamou 86'
- 15
- 6
- 31
- 4
- 23
Bench
- 25
- 18
- 13
- 21
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↑ 85'
-
9
Maxime Biamou ↑ 86'
- 16
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Shipley | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Matt Godden | 1 |
| Michael Rose | 1 |
| Aaron Wilbraham | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Calvin Andrew | 1 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Coventry City FC Form
2020-02-22
Rochdale AFC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
2020-02-15
Southend United FC
0–2
Coventry City FC
W
2020-02-11
Coventry City FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2020-02-08
Coventry City FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2020-02-01
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
2020-01-28
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Coventry City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.08
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
59%
Draw or Coventry City FC
71%
Rochdale AFC or Coventry City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

