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Rochdale AFC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Rochdale AFC
1 – 2
Full Time
Coventry City FC
Sat 22 Feb 2020 · 15:00 UTC Crown Oil Arena HT 45' · FT 45+7'
Y 21' Sam McCallum
Luke Matheson 41' Y
Paul McShane 50' Y
Ian Henderson 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rochdale AFC vs Coventry City FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Alan Clayton
  • Referee Chris Sarginson
  • Referee David Avent
  • Referee Richard Bartlett

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

1
3
Rochdale AFC 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals Coventry City FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-22 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Coventry City FC 2019-11-16 Coventry City FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC 2019-02-09 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Coventry City FC 2018-09-01 Coventry City FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC

Recent Form

Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Coventry City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Rochdale AFC welcome Coventry City FC for this crunch clash at Crown Oil Arena.
  • 4' Michael Rose has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 4 minutes.
  • 9' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rochdale AFC and Coventry City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 14' Coventry City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Coventry City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 21' The referee has no hesitation. Sam McCallum is booked for Coventry City FC — Yellow card on 21.
  • 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dominic Hyam made 379 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 36' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brian Barry-Murphy will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 39' It is a substitution in Rochdale AFC team. Kwadwo Baah is replaced by Matt Done on 39 minute.
  • 41' Luke Matheson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' A change in the Rochdale AFC ranks — Eoghan O'Connell exits the field as Jim McNulty enters on 46.
  • 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paul McShane on 50 minutes.
  • 55' Rochdale AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Coventry City FC backline.
  • 60' Republic of Ireland international Paul McShane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 63' Aaron Wilbraham has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stephen Dooley on 63 minute.
  • 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
  • 71' Matt Godden has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 71 minutes.
  • 72' Magnificent from Aaron Wilbraham! That is 9 goals in 140 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 77' Jamie Allen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 78' Ian Henderson was booked on 78.
  • 83' A quiet spell here at Crown Oil Arena. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Shipley. He replaces Jamie Allen on 85 minute.
  • 86' Coventry City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Maxime Biamou is hanging Matt Godden on the field on 86 minute.
  • With this win, Coventry City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Barry-Murphy

Coventry City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Robins

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2020-02-22 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Coventry City FC 2019-11-16 Coventry City FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC 2019-02-09 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Coventry City FC 2018-09-01 Coventry City FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC Form

2020-02-22 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Coventry City FC L 2020-02-11 Sunderland AFC 3–0 Rochdale AFC L 2020-02-08 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Rochdale AFC D 2020-02-01 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2020-01-28 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC L 2020-01-25 Rochdale AFC 2–2 Gillingham FC D

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

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC29% Draw29% Coventry City FC42%
Actual: Coventry City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
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

✗ Wrong
Rochdale AFC22% Draw50% Coventry City FC28%
Actual: 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.