Rochdale AFC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Barry Gordon
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 19 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 3–4 | L |
| 09 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 16 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Crown Oil Arena. Rochdale AFC are looking to make home advantage count against Oxford United FC.
- 5' James Henry has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Rob Dickie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Crown Oil Arena. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 22' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Ryan McLaughlin has done his job and it is now time for Jimmy Keohane to step up.
- 27' 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.
- 32' That is a Yellow card for Rochdale AFC. Jim McNulty will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' Ian Henderson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robert Dickie on 46.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Oxford United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 56' Rochdale AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' The 40-year-old Jamie Mackie has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rochdale AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' A tactical swap from Oxford United FC — Jordan Graham on, Marcus Browne off on 72 minutes.
- 73' Time for substitution for Rochdale AFC. Jordan Williams is replaced by Aaron Wilbraham.
- 77' The Oxford United FC bench stirs into life. Jamie Mackie is withdrawn and Jerome Sinclair gets his opportunity.
- 82' Rochdale AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
- 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rochdale AFC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 89' Matt Done is replacing Brad Inman for the Rochdale AFC side.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
2
Ryan McLaughlin ↓ Jimmy Keohane 22'
- 39
- 4
- 3
- 10
- 14
-
19
Brad Inman ↓ Matt Done 89'
- 40
- 11
- 27
Bench
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↑ 73'
- 5
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 89'
- 25
- 9
-
13
Jimmy Keohane ↑ 22'
- 31
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 4
- 14
- 17
- 8
-
10
Marcus Browne ↓ Jordan Graham 72'
- 16
- 40
Bench
-
9
Jerome Sinclair ↑ 77'
- 6
-
18
Jordan Graham ↑ 72'
- 27
- 15
- 3
- 24
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elliott Moore | 3 |
| Olamide Shodipo | 2 |
| Matthew Lund | 2 |
| James Henry | 2 |
| Marcus Browne | 2 |
| Jamie Mackie | 1 |
| Daniel Agyei | 1 |
| Matt Done | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Oxford United FC Form
2019-03-12
Rochdale AFC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2019-03-09
Gillingham FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
L
2019-03-02
Oxford United FC
2–1
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2019-02-23
Blackpool FC
0–1
Oxford United FC
W
2019-02-19
Accrington Stanley FC
4–2
Oxford United FC
L
2019-02-16
Oxford United FC
0–1
Peterborough United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Oxford United FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
66%
Draw or Oxford United FC
64%
Rochdale AFC or Oxford United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.8%
1 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.