Rochdale AFC vs Fleetwood Town FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Fleetwood Town FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Fleetwood Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Anthony Moore
- Referee David Avent
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Crown Oil Arena. Rochdale AFC are looking to make home advantage count against Fleetwood Town FC.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Jack Sowerby has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' The travelling Fleetwood Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke Matheson, as he is very good at scoring at Crown Oil Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Fleetwood Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 40' It’s high time Joey Barton made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 41' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aaron Wilbraham.
- 41' Aaron Wilbraham does the damage! The net is bulging and Rochdale AFC surge ahead!
- 46' Kyle Dempsey is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fleetwood Town FC so far.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' GOAL! Paddy Madden scores on 53.
- 58' Rochdale AFC 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.
- 60' The deadlock is broken! Aaron Wilbraham gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
- 61' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Oliver Rathbone is hanging Jimmy Ryan on the field on 61 minute.
- 64' Another change for Fleetwood Town FC made on 64 minute. Jack Sowerby leaves to be changed by Wes Burns.
- 65' Brilliant from the ! Aaron Wilbraham makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 65.
- 65' Fresh legs for Fleetwood Town FC! Kyle Dempsey comes on to replace Harrison Biggins.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Kwadwo Baah. He replaces Matt Done on 66 minute.
- 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' It is a substitution in Fleetwood Town FC team. Josh Morris is replaced by Conor McAleny on 75 minute.
- 78' Calvin Andrew gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Stephen Dooley and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rochdale AFC and Fleetwood Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kwadwo Baah on 88 minutes.
- 89' What a moment for Wes Burns! That strike on 89 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Eoghan O'Connell. He receives a Yellow card.
- With this win, Fleetwood Town FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↓ Oliver Rathbone 61'
- 6
- 18
- 10
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Kwadwo Baah 66'
- 8
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↓ Calvin Andrew 78'
- 41
- 13
- 25
Bench
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↑ 61'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 78'
- 36
- 37
- 12
- 21
-
22
Kwadwo Baah ↑ 66'
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Fleetwood Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 15
- 3
- 9
- 31
- 5
- 2
-
27
Harrison Biggins ↓ Kyle Dempsey 65'
- 17
-
11
Josh Morris ↓ Conor McAleny 75'
-
28
Jack Sowerby ↓ Wes Burns 64'
Bench
- 1
-
8
Kyle Dempsey ↑ 65'
-
7
Wes Burns ↑ 64'
-
10
Conor McAleny ↑ 75'
- 33
- 4
- 32
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Wilbraham | 3 |
| Ian Henderson | 3 |
| Ian Henderson | 2 |
| Paddy Madden | 2 |
| Ched Evans | 2 |
| Ched Evans | 1 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 1 |
| Jim McNulty | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Fleetwood Town FC Form
2019-12-26
Rochdale AFC
2–3
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2019-12-21
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2019-12-14
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2019-12-07
Blackpool FC
3–1
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2019-11-23
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2019-11-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Fleetwood Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Fleetwood Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Fleetwood Town FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fleetwood Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
59%
Draw or Fleetwood Town FC
68%
Rochdale AFC or Fleetwood Town FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Fleetwood Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Fleetwood Town FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.