Rochdale AFC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Newhouse
- Referee Matthew Parry
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Alan Clayton
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Stockport County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Nov | Oxford City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rochdale AFC get us underway at Crown Oil Arena.
- 5' Northampton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Crown Oil Arena. Northampton Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Harry Smith puts Northampton Town FC on the lead.
- 25' Aaron Morley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rochdale AFC so far.
- 30' 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 Oliver Rathbone suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' 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.
- 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 46 minute. Tolaji Bola leaves to be changed by Ryan McLaughlin.
- 51' It looks surprising Northampton Town FC does not make any changes. Cian Bolger has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Keith Curle will be considering his options from the bench.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Northampton Town FC's compact .
- 68' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — Shaun McWilliams exits the field as Chris Lines enters on 68.
- 71' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kwadwo Baah is hanging Aaron Morley on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jack Sowerby.
- 84' Northampton Town FC is showing some good football. However, Northampton Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 85' What an equalizer from Stephen Humphrys!
- 90' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Northampton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
8
Aaron Morley ↓ Kwadwo Baah 71'
- 14
- 9
- 21
- 13
- 12
- 10
- 11
- 15
-
3
Tolaji Bola ↓ Ryan McLaughlin 46'
Bench
- 20
-
2
Ryan McLaughlin ↑ 46'
- 4
- 16
- 7
-
22
Kwadwo Baah ↑ 71'
- 30
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 45
- 5
- 13
- 21
-
17
Shaun McWilliams ↓ Chris Lines 68'
- 7
- 2
- 4
- 44
- 6
- 9
Bench
- 22
- 10
-
14
Chris Lines ↑ 68'
-
27
Christopher Missilou ↑ 68'
- 1
- 29
- 30
Coach
Keith Curle
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Harry Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Northampton Town FC Form
2020-11-24
Rochdale AFC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
2020-11-21
Burton Albion FC
1–3
Northampton Town FC
W
2020-11-14
Northampton Town FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2020-11-09
Oxford City FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-11-03
Northampton Town FC
0–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2020-10-31
Wigan Athletic FC
2–3
Northampton Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Northampton Town FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
65%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
65%
Rochdale AFC or Northampton Town FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.