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 | 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
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 wait is over. Rochdale AFC get us underway at .
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 9' Against the run of play, Ian Henderson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 14' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 18' What composure from Ian Henderson! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Keith Hill might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' A quiet spell here at . Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' It’s high time Keith Hill made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 48' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Elliott List. He replaces Josh Parker on 57 minute.
- 62' 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.
- 64' Brilliant from the ! Ian Henderson makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 64.
- 69' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alex Lacey is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rochdale AFC.
- 71' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Luke O'Neill is replaced by Navid Nasseri on 71 minute.
- 76' Elliott List is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 77' It is a substitution in Rochdale AFC team. Calvin Andrew is replaced by Jordan Williams on 77 minute.
- 82' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 83' Brandon Hanlan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dean Parrett on 83 minute.
- 86' Ian Henderson was booked on 86.
- 89' It is a substitution in Rochdale AFC team. Ian Henderson is replaced by Matt Done on 89 minute.
- 90' Daniel Adshead gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Matty Gillam and will look to change the dynamic.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| John Akinde | 3 |
| Ian Henderson | 3 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Jordan Roberts | 2 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
| Robbie McKenzie | 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.