Thursday , 2 July 2026

Rochdale AFC vs Portsmouth FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2018-19
Rochdale AFC
0 – 1
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sun 2 Dec 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Jamal Lowe
Y 61' Nathan Thompson
Ryan Delaney 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rochdale AFC vs Portsmouth FC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Referee Seb Stockbridge
  • Referee Gareth Mellor
  • Referee Hristo Karaivanov

Head-to-Head

1
6
Rochdale AFC 7 games · Avg 2.7 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-02 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC 2018-09-29 Rochdale AFC 1–3 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
10 Nov Gateshead FC H 2–1 W
03 Nov Luton Town FC H 0–0 D
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Dec Rochdale AFC A 1–0 W
27 Nov Walsall FC H 2–0 W
24 Nov Scunthorpe United FC A 2–1 W
10 Nov Maidenhead United FC A 4–0 W
03 Nov Bradford City AFC A 1–0 W
27 Oct Accrington Stanley FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Portsmouth FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Ryan Delaney has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Rochdale AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' England international Jack Whatmough has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rochdale AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' The 34-year-old Oliver Hawkins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Jamal Lowe is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 55' Rochdale AFC make a change. Stephen Dooley trudges off to be replaced by Andy Cannon on 55 minutes.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at . Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 61' Nathan Thompson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 66' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 71' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 72' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Brett Pitman comes on to replace Gareth Evans.
  • 76' Andre Green is replacing Jamal Lowe for the Portsmouth FC side.
  • 81' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 86' 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.
  • 90' What a moment for Andre Green! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 90' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ronan Curtis 3
Ryan Williams 3
Jamal Lowe 2
Brett Pitman 2
Aaron Wilbraham 2
Brett Pitman 1
Christian Burgess 1
Matt Clarke 1

Head to Head

2018-12-02 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC 2018-09-29 Rochdale AFC 1–3 Portsmouth FC

Rochdale AFC Form

2018-12-02 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC L 2018-11-27 Oxford United FC 4–2 Rochdale AFC L 2018-11-24 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2018-11-17 Shrewsbury Town FC 3–2 Rochdale AFC L 2018-11-10 Rochdale AFC 2–1 Gateshead FC W 2018-11-03 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Luton Town FC D

Portsmouth FC Form

2018-12-02 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W 2018-11-27 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Walsall FC W 2018-11-24 Scunthorpe United FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC W 2018-11-10 Maidenhead United FC 0–4 Portsmouth FC W 2018-11-03 Bradford City AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W 2018-10-27 Accrington Stanley FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.91 Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Portsmouth FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC25% Draw30% Portsmouth FC45%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Rochdale AFC or Draw
55%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
75%
Rochdale AFC or Portsmouth FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC18% Draw52% Portsmouth FC30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
13.2%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
3.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
2 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC

Handicap Rochdale AFC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 16% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 23% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗

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