Rochdale AFC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Newhouse
- Referee Natalie Aspinall
- Referee Declan Ford
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Southend United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Rochdale AFC gets underway.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Ronan Curtis does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 20' It looks surprising Rochdale AFC does not make any changes. Craig MacGillivray has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcus Harness, as he is very good at scoring at Crown Oil Arena with 3 goals in the last 1 games.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aaron Morley suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 47' Ronan Curtis makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 52' Brett Pitman has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 371 appearances.
- 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rochdale AFC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 67' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 75' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Ellis Harrison is replaced by Brett Pitman.
- 77' Fabio Tavares gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Jimmy Keohane and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 83' The Rochdale AFC bench stirs into life. Matt Done is withdrawn and Lewis Bradley gets his opportunity.
- 87' The whistle greets Aaron Morley as he departs to be replaced by Harrison Hopper.
- 88' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Williams makes it 0-3.
- 90' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marcus Harness is hanging Ronan Curtis on the field on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Rochdale AFC 0-3 Portsmouth FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 3
- 6
- 10
-
28
Aaron Morley ↓ Harrison Hopper 87'
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Lewis Bradley 83'
- 40
- 8
- 41
-
13
Jimmy Keohane ↓ Fabio Tavares 77'
- 25
Bench
- 36
-
37
Fabio Tavares ↑ 77'
- 12
- 45
-
38
Harrison Hopper ↑ 87'
-
35
Lewis Bradley ↑ 83'
- 39
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 38
- 33
- 2
- 9
- 3
- 1
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Marcus Harness 90'
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↓ Brett Pitman 75'
- 10
- 7
Bench
- 35
- 26
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 75'
-
19
Marcus Harness ↑ 90'
- 5
- 14
- 13
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Ryan Williams | 3 |
| Jamal Lowe | 2 |
| Brett Pitman | 2 |
| Aaron Wilbraham | 2 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
| Andre Green | 1 |
| Matt Clarke | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.97
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
48%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
78%
Rochdale AFC or Portsmouth FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 1
11%
0 – 2
9.8%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
5.3%
1 – 3
5.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
3.2%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 23% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.