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 | 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
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' Rochdale AFC have kicked off against Gillingham FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Barry-Murphy might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' The 34-year-old Olly Lee has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 28' What a strike from Ian Henderson! The score is 1-0.
- 32' Magnificent from Jordan Roberts! That is 15 goals in 358 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rochdale AFC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jimmy Ryan.
- 50' Gillingham FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Jimmy Keohane has done his job and it is now time for Oliver Rathbone to step up.
- 59' Brilliant from the ! Jordan Roberts makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 59.
- 64' Rochdale AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 67' The Rochdale AFC bench stirs into life. Jordan Williams is withdrawn and Matt Done gets his opportunity.
- 68' GOAL! Stephen Dooley scores on 68. Assisted by Aaron Wilbraham
- 73' 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.
- 76' Jordan Roberts has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 76.
- 77' Mikael Mandron is replacing John Akinde for the Gillingham FC side.
- 82' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 82 minutes.
- 85' The Gillingham FC manager makes a substitution. Olly Lee departs to be replaced by Mattew Willock.
- 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 |
| Ian Henderson | 3 |
| John Akinde | 3 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Jordan Roberts | 2 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
| Mark Byrne | 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.