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 | 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
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Rochdale AFC and Gillingham FC is underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 9' Against the run of play, Ian Henderson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 14' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 18' Ian Henderson with the second goal in the match!
- 23' Gillingham FC 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.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 38' 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.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rochdale AFC that had 140 games and scored 206 goals.
- 48' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rochdale AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 53' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Calvin Andrew suffering a number of foals already.
- 57' It is a substitution in Gillingham FC team. Josh Parker is replaced by Elliott List on 57 minute.
- 62' Tom Eaves, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 64' Magnificent from Ian Henderson! That is 43 goals in 140 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 71' Navid Nasseri is replacing Luke O'Neill for the Gillingham FC side.
- 76' Gillingham FC is showing some good football. However, Gillingham FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 77' It is a substitution in Rochdale AFC team. Calvin Andrew is replaced by Jordan Williams on 77 minute.
- 82' Samuel Hart has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 83' A change in the Gillingham FC ranks — Dean Parrett exits the field as Brandon Hanlan enters on 83.
- 86' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ian Henderson.
- 89' The Rochdale AFC bench stirs into life. Ian Henderson is withdrawn and Matt Done gets his opportunity.
- 90' Rochdale AFC make a change. Matty Gillam trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Adshead on 90 minutes.
- Another three points for Rochdale AFC.
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 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Jordan Roberts | 2 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Mark Byrne | 1 |
| Stephen Dooley | 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.