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 1 games · 0 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Crown Oil Arena!
- 5' Freddie Ladapo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Plymouth Argyle FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' It looks surprising Plymouth Argyle FC does not make any changes. Joe Riley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Graham Carey, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Crown Oil Arena. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 35' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' The 29-year-old Ryan Delaney has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' England international Ashley Smith-Brown has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 50' Rochdale AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's shape.
- 55' Callum Camps has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Keith Hill might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Ryan Taylor on, Luke Jephcott off on 61 minutes.
- 62' David Perkins has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 62.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Andy Cannon. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 63 minute.
- 68' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Freddie Ladapo departs to be replaced by Jamie Ness.
- 73' Plymouth Argyle FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Joel Grant on 73.
- 76' What a strike from Brad Inman! The score is 1-1.
- 79' Matty Gillam has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Perkins on 79 minute.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. David Perkins makes it 2-1.
- 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- Rochdale AFC will have plenty to reflect on. Plymouth Argyle FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Ashley Smith-Brown | 1 |
| Ryan Edwards | 1 |
| Oscar Threlkeld | 1 |
| Matt Done | 1 |
| Aaron Morley | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 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.