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Rochdale AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Rochdale AFC
0 – 0
Full Time
Plymouth Argyle FC
Sat 20 Feb 2021 · 15:00 UTC Crown Oil Arena HT 45+4' · FT 45+11'
Paul McShane 18' Y
Kwadwo Baah 22' Y
Y 47' Jerome Opoku
Ryan McLaughlin 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rochdale AFC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Newhouse
  • Referee Peter Wright
  • Referee
  • Referee Robert Atkin

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

1
1
2
Rochdale AFC 4 games · Avg 3.3 goals Plymouth Argyle FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-20 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC 2020-12-01 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–4 Rochdale AFC 2019-02-23 Plymouth Argyle FC 5–1 Rochdale AFC 2018-12-15 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Plymouth Argyle FC

Recent Form

Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–0 D
16 Feb Blackpool FC A 0–1 L
09 Feb Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–4 L
06 Feb Charlton Athletic FC H 0–2 L
30 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 2–1 W
26 Jan Oxford United FC H 3–4 L
Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Rochdale AFC A 0–0 D
13 Feb Fleetwood Town FC H 1–0 W
09 Feb Accrington Stanley FC A 1–0 W
06 Feb Portsmouth FC A 2–2 D
30 Jan Accrington Stanley FC H 2–2 D
26 Jan Swindon Town FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rochdale AFC and Plymouth Argyle FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Oliver Rathbone has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ryan Lowe will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 18' A moment of madness from Paul McShane on 18 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rochdale AFC will be frustrated.
  • 22' A moment of madness from Kwadwo Baah on 22 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rochdale AFC will be frustrated.
  • 27' Rochdale AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Plymouth Argyle FC's shape.
  • 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 42' 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.
  • 46' Ryan McLaughlin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gabriel Osho at the 46 minute mark.
  • 47' Jerome Opoku was booked on 47.
  • 52' It looks like no one’s ball. Plymouth Argyle FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 57' It looks surprising Plymouth Argyle FC does not make any changes. Kwadwo Baah has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rochdale AFC and Plymouth Argyle FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 63' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Reeves is hanging Panutche Camara on the field on 63 minute.
  • 68' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Danny Mayor made 4 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 73' Plymouth Argyle FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 75' Adam Lewis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tyrese Fornah on 75 minute.
  • 76' Time for substitution for Rochdale AFC. Matthew Lund is replaced by Matt Done.
  • 81' Rochdale AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
  • 83' A change in the Plymouth Argyle FC ranks — Byron Moore exits the field as Joe Edwards enters on 83.
  • 84' The whistle greets Luke Jephcott as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Hardie.
  • 89' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rochdale AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 90' The whistle greets Kwadwo Baah as he departs to be replaced by Conor Grant.
  • 90' Ryan McLaughlin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Barry-Murphy

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ryan Lowe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Freddie Ladapo 2
Ryan Edwards 1
Oscar Threlkeld 1
Matt Done 1
Aaron Morley 1
Stephen Humphrys 1
Jimmy Keohane 1
Joel Grant 1

Head to Head

2021-02-20 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC 2020-12-01 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–4 Rochdale AFC 2019-02-23 Plymouth Argyle FC 5–1 Rochdale AFC 2018-12-15 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Plymouth Argyle FC

Rochdale AFC Form

2021-02-20 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2021-02-16 Blackpool FC 1–0 Rochdale AFC L 2021-02-09 Rochdale AFC 1–4 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2021-02-06 Rochdale AFC 0–2 Charlton Athletic FC L 2021-01-30 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Rochdale AFC W 2021-01-26 Rochdale AFC 3–4 Oxford United FC L

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2021-02-20 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2021-02-13 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–0 Fleetwood Town FC W 2021-02-09 Accrington Stanley FC 0–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2021-02-06 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2021-01-30 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–2 Accrington Stanley FC D 2021-01-26 Swindon Town FC 0–2 Plymouth Argyle FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14 Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for: Rochdale AFC or Plymouth Argyle FC 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rochdale AFC31% Draw30% Plymouth Argyle FC39%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet

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
61%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
69%
Rochdale AFC or Plymouth Argyle FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC22% Draw48% Plymouth Argyle FC30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC

Handicap Rochdale AFC covers Push Plymouth Argyle FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 21% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.