Rochdale AFC vs Stockport County FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Stockport County FC — FA Cup at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Stockport County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee Barry Gordon
- Referee David Avent
- Referee
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Stockport County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Chesterfield FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | York City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | Barnet FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Nov | Yeovil Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Altrincham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Stockport County FC this season
Stockport County FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Crown Oil Arena. Rochdale AFC are looking to make home advantage count against Stockport County FC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Crown Oil Arena. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 7' Stockport County FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by John Rooney on 7.
- 12' Jimmy Ryan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 14' GOAL! Alex Reid scores on 14.
- 19' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stockport County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 22' Against the run of play, Matthew Lund has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 27' 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.
- 32' Stockport County FC have won 131 goals from 118 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Stockport County FC's compact .
- 62' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' Stockport County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 69' Lois Maynard has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Rooney on 69 minute.
- 72' Fabio Tavares has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jimmy Ryan on 72 minute.
- 74' The Rochdale AFC bench stirs into life. Tolaji Bola is withdrawn and Stephen Dooley gets his opportunity.
- 75' Another change for Stockport County FC made on 75 minute. Ryan Croasdale leaves to be changed by Jordan Williams.
- 80' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 85' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 86' Fresh legs for Stockport County FC! Louis Britton comes on to replace Alex Reid.
- 1-2 the final result. Rochdale AFC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↓ Fabio Tavares 72'
- 6
- 4
- 8
- 14
- 21
- 13
- 1
- 10
- 11
-
3
Tolaji Bola ↓ Stephen Dooley 74'
Bench
- 16
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↑ 74'
-
17
Fabio Tavares ↑ 72'
- 12
- 23
- 15
- 24
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Stockport County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 7
- 8
- 5
- 15
- 19
- 18
- 16
- 14
- 4
- 10
Bench
- 2
- 3
- 11
- 6
- 17
- 21
- 26
Coach
Jim Gannon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Reid | 1 |
| Matthew Lund | 1 |
| John Rooney | 1 |
| Alex Reid | 1 |
| John Rooney | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Stockport County FC Form
2020-11-07
Rochdale AFC
1–2
Stockport County FC
W
2020-11-04
Stockport County FC
4–0
Chesterfield FC
W
2019-10-19
York City FC
2–0
Stockport County FC
L
2018-12-02
Barnet FC
1–0
Stockport County FC
L
2018-11-10
Yeovil Town FC
1–3
Stockport County FC
W
2018-10-20
Stockport County FC
2–0
Altrincham FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Stockport County FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Stockport County FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stockport County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
62%
Draw or Stockport County FC
67%
Rochdale AFC or Stockport County FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stockport County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Stockport County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Stockport County FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

