Rochdale AFC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hobday
- Referee David Benton
- Referee Paul Marsden
- Referee Oliver Bickle
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
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. Gillingham FC get us underway at Crown Oil Arena.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Rhys Norrington-Davies, a Wales defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 182 games and scored 239 goals.
- 28' What a strike from Ian Henderson! The score is 1-0.
- 32' What a strike from Jordan Roberts! The score is 1-1.
- 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 42' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rochdale AFC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jimmy Ryan.
- 50' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 55' Another substitution for Rochdale AFC to replace Jimmy Keohane by Oliver Rathbone on 55 minute.
- 59' Assisted by John Akinde with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jordan Roberts makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 64' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' The whistle greets Jordan Williams as he departs to be replaced by Matt Done.
- 68' Against the run of play, Stephen Dooley has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 76' Jordan Roberts was booked on 76.
- 77' John Akinde makes way for Mikael Mandron at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' The crowd applauds Olly Lee as he leaves the pitch. Mattew Willock steps in for Gillingham FC.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Alex Jakubiak. He replaces Jordan Roberts on 87 minute.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
-
11
Tyler Smith ↓ Aaron Wilbraham 67'
- 20
- 6
- 40
-
8
Jordan Williams ↓ Matt Done 67'
- 7
- 41
-
13
Jimmy Keohane ↓ Oliver Rathbone 55'
- 12
Bench
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↑ 67'
- 1
- 4
- 28
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↑ 55'
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 67'
- 37
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Jordan Roberts ↓ Alex Jakubiak 87'
- 12
- 6
- 27
- 5
- 7
- 1
- 4
-
15
John Akinde ↓ Mikael Mandron 77'
-
22
Olly Lee ↓ Mattew Willock 85'
- 14
Bench
- 11
-
23
Alex Jakubiak ↑ 87'
-
9
Mikael Mandron ↑ 77'
- 17
- 2
-
8
Mattew Willock ↑ 85'
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 5 |
| John Akinde | 3 |
| Ian Henderson | 3 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Jordan Roberts | 2 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.41
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Gillingham FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
71%
Draw or Gillingham FC
58%
Rochdale AFC or Gillingham FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.