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 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rochdale AFC to score. At the same time, Gillingham FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Gillingham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' England international Ian Henderson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Connor Ogilvie made 182 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rochdale AFC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 28' Ian Henderson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Rochdale AFC are in front.
- 32' What composure from Jordan Roberts! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' 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 Jordan Williams suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Jimmy Ryan is booked for Rochdale AFC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' 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.
- 55' Oliver Rathbone gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Jimmy Keohane and will look to change the dynamic.
- 59' Jordan Roberts has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
- 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alfie Jones is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rochdale AFC.
- 67' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Jordan Williams has done his job and it is now time for Matt Done to step up.
- 68' Assisted by Aaron Wilbraham with the perfectly-timed delivery and Stephen Dooley makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 73' Luke Matheson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 76' Gillingham FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 77' The Gillingham FC manager makes a substitution. John Akinde departs to be replaced by Mikael Mandron.
- 82' Rochdale AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gillingham FC's shape.
- 85' The crowd applauds Olly Lee as he leaves the pitch. Mattew Willock steps in for Gillingham FC.
- 87' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Jordan Roberts by Alex Jakubiak on 87 minute.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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.