Rochdale AFC vs Portsmouth FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Portsmouth FC — FA Cup .
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Seb Stockbridge
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee Hristo Karaivanov
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rochdale AFC this season
Rochdale AFC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rochdale AFC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rochdale AFC and Portsmouth FC get this one started.
- 5' Rochdale AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rochdale AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Rochdale AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Ben Close has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rochdale AFC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ian Henderson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Williams, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Jamal Lowe is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 55' The Rochdale AFC manager makes a substitution. Stephen Dooley departs to be replaced by Andy Cannon.
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 61' A moment of madness from Nathan Thompson on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 66' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 71' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' The crowd applauds Gareth Evans as he leaves the pitch. Brett Pitman steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 76' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Jamal Lowe is replaced by Andre Green on 76 minute.
- 81' Ronan Curtis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 86' A quiet spell here at . Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Against the run of play, Andre Green has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' A moment of madness from Ryan Delaney on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rochdale AFC will be frustrated.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 5
- 16
- 25
- 40
- 9
- 8
- 11
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↓ Andy Cannon 55'
Bench
- 24
- 17
- 4
-
27
Andy Cannon ↑ 55'
- 14
- 19
- 36
Coach
Keith Hill
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 16
- 20
- 5
-
10
Jamal Lowe ↓ Andre Green 76'
- 33
-
26
Gareth Evans C ↓ Brett Pitman 72'
- 9
- 3
- 15
- 11
Bench
-
37
Andre Green ↑ 76'
- 1
- 6
- 38
- 4
- 2
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 72'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Ryan Williams | 3 |
| Jamal Lowe | 2 |
| Brett Pitman | 2 |
| Aaron Wilbraham | 2 |
| Matt Clarke | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
Rochdale AFC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.