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 | 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
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rochdale AFC is hosting Gillingham FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Rochdale AFC is showing some good football. However, Rochdale AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Jay Lynch needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Ireland international Jack Bonham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 28' Magnificent from Ian Henderson! That is 43 goals in 141 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 32' Goal! Jordan Roberts scores his 16 goal in 368 matches.
- 37' Gillingham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 45' Rochdale AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 55' Oliver Rathbone is replacing Jimmy Keohane for the Rochdale AFC side.
- 59' Jordan Roberts doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' The 40-year-old Paul McShane has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 67' Matt Done is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordan Williams at the 67 minute mark.
- 68' The deadlock is broken! Stephen Dooley gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
- 73' John Akinde has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 76' Jordan Roberts has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 76.
- 77' A tactical swap from Gillingham FC — Mikael Mandron on, John Akinde off on 77 minutes.
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Barry-Murphy might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 85' Olly Lee makes way for Mattew Willock at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 87' The whistle greets Jordan Roberts as he departs to be replaced by Alex Jakubiak.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
| Robbie McKenzie | 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.