Rochdale AFC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rochdale AFC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Billy Smallwood
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Walsall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Crown Oil Arena as Rochdale AFC face off against Sunderland AFC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Sunderland AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' It looks surprising Sunderland AFC does not make any changes. Ryan McLaughlin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Sunderland AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 16' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Denver Hume gets a Yellow card.
- 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sunderland AFC that had 377 games and scored 490 goals.
- 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jon McLaughlin, as he is very good at scoring at Crown Oil Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 28' GOAL! Ian Henderson scores on 28. Assisted by Joe Bunney
- 31' Lynden Gooch makes way for George Honeyman at the 31 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- 36' 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 Lynden Gooch suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' England international Aaron Wilbraham has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 50.
- 53' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Dylan McGeouch gets a Yellow card.
- 56' What a strike from Charlie Wyke! The score is 1-1.
- 61' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Denver Hume exits the field as Bryan Oviedo enters on 61.
- 65' A tactical swap from Rochdale AFC — Stephen Dooley on, Matt Done off on 65 minutes.
- 69' The crowd applauds Aaron Wilbraham as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Williams steps in for Rochdale AFC.
- 74' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 79' Kazaiah Sterling has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis Morgan on 79 minute.
- 80' Brad Inman is replacing Ian Henderson for the Rochdale AFC side.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jordan Williams.
- 89' Sunderland AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by George Honeyman on 89.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
- 39
- 18
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 10
- 14
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Stephen Dooley 65'
-
40
Ian Henderson C ↓ Brad Inman 80'
Bench
-
19
Brad Inman ↑ 80'
- 8
-
11
Jordan Williams ↑ 69'
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↑ 65'
- 13
- 27
- 31
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
33
Denver Hume ↓ Bryan Oviedo 61'
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ George Honeyman 31'
- 12
- 27
- 9
- 15
- 13
- 8
- 1
- 22
-
17
Lewis Morgan ↓ Kazaiah Sterling 79'
Bench
-
3
Bryan Oviedo ↑ 61'
- 25
-
10
George Honeyman ↑ 31'
- 5
- 23
- 30
-
26
Kazaiah Sterling ↑ 79'
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Wyke | 4 |
| Lynden Gooch | 4 |
| Josh Maja | 2 |
| Matthew Lund | 2 |
| Lynden Gooch | 2 |
| Josh Maja | 2 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
Rochdale AFC Form
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.17
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Sunderland AFC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
56%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
72%
Rochdale AFC or Sunderland AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.