Rochdale AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hobday
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Matthew Smith
- Referee David Avent
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 24 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Bradford City AFC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Nov | Luton Town FC | A | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
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 Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 5' Oliver Rathbone has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rochdale AFC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Rochdale AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 20' Rochdale AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Rochdale AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 30' Rochdale AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' It looks surprising Rochdale AFC does not make any changes. Matt Macey has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' The travelling Plymouth Argyle FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryan Delaney is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rochdale AFC.
- 60' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' Time for substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC. Luke Jephcott is replaced by Ryan Taylor.
- 62' Rochdale AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Andy Cannon. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 63 minute.
- 68' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Freddie Ladapo is replaced by Jamie Ness on 68 minute.
- 73' Assisted by Antoni Sarcevic with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joel Grant makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 76' Brad Inman doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 79' Matty Gillam gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces David Perkins and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' Sensational shot from David Perkins. Rochdale AFC is back in the lead.
- 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
- 90' Over 90 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Rochdale AFC.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
David Perkins ↓ Matty Gillam 79'
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 10
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Andy Cannon 63'
- 19
- 16
- 40
- 9
- 8
Bench
- 24
- 4
- 6
-
27
Andy Cannon ↑ 63'
- 25
-
36
Matty Gillam ↑ 79'
- 11
Coach
Keith Hill
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
19
Freddie Ladapo ↓ Jamie Ness 68'
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 10
- 8
- 7
- 16
- 1
-
35
Luke Jephcott ↓ Ryan Taylor 61'
Bench
- 20
- 22
- 21
- 5
- 17
-
6
Jamie Ness ↑ 68'
-
9
Ryan Taylor ↑ 61'
Coach
Derek Adams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 1 |
| Joel Grant | 1 |
| Jake Beesley | 1 |
| David Perkins | 1 |
| Brad Inman | 1 |
| Ashley Smith-Brown | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2018-12-15
Rochdale AFC
1–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2018-12-08
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Bradford City AFC
D
2018-12-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
L
2018-11-27
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2018-11-24
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2018-11-17
Luton Town FC
5–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Plymouth Argyle FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
65%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
65%
Rochdale AFC or Plymouth Argyle FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.