Rochdale AFC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rochdale AFC vs Gillingham FC — League One .
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Newhouse
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee Christopher Ward
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Walsall FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Aug | Walsall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Rochdale AFC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Luke O'Neill has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 183 appearances.
- 9' Magnificent from Ian Henderson! That is 43 goals in 141 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 18' Ian Henderson doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 23' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 28' Barry Fuller has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' Rochdale AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Keith Hill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 57' The Gillingham FC bench stirs into life. Josh Parker is withdrawn and Elliott List gets his opportunity.
- 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' What a moment for Ian Henderson! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' 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.
- 71' Navid Nasseri is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luke O'Neill at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 77' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Calvin Andrew departs to be replaced by Jordan Williams.
- 82' Alex Lacey, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 83' Dean Parrett makes way for Brandon Hanlan at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Ian Henderson is booked for Rochdale AFC — Yellow card on 86.
- 89' Matt Done has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ian Henderson on 89 minute.
- 90' Daniel Adshead is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matty Gillam at the 90 minute mark.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Rochdale AFC players.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 5
- 21
- 10
- 14
-
40
Ian Henderson C ↓ Matt Done 89'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↓ Jordan Williams 77'
-
36
Matty Gillam ↓ Daniel Adshead 90'
Bench
- 17
- 22
- 4
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 89'
-
25
Daniel Adshead ↑ 90'
-
–
Jordan Williams ↑ 77'
- 41
Coach
Keith Hill
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
8
Dean Parrett ↓ Brandon Hanlan 83'
- 1
- 4
-
2
Luke O'Neill ↓ Navid Nasseri 71'
- 5
- 3
- 33
-
14
Josh Parker ↓ Elliott List 57'
- 13
- 9
Bench
- 30
- 34
-
15
Elliott List ↑ 57'
-
17
Navid Nasseri ↑ 71'
- 10
- 24
-
7
Brandon Hanlan ↑ 83'
Coach
Steve Lovell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 5 |
| Ian Henderson | 3 |
| John Akinde | 3 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Jordan Roberts | 2 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
84%
Draw or Gillingham FC
40%
Rochdale AFC or Gillingham FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
11.2%
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 24% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.