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 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rochdale AFC launch into their encounter with Sunderland AFC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rochdale AFC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 16' Denver Hume is having his name booked by the referee on 16.
- 21' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rochdale AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jack Ross might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 28' Ian Henderson puts Rochdale AFC on the lead.
- 31' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Lynden Gooch by George Honeyman on 31 minute.
- 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 50' It’s a booking for Rochdale AFC player. Joe Bunney gets a Yellow card.
- 53' Dylan McGeouch catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 53.
- 56' What an equalizer from Charlie Wyke!
- 61' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Bryan Oviedo on, Denver Hume off on 61 minutes.
- 65' Another substitution for Rochdale AFC to replace Matt Done by Stephen Dooley on 65 minute.
- 69' Aaron Wilbraham makes way for Jordan Williams at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 74' Sunderland 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.
- 79' Sunderland AFC make a change. Lewis Morgan trudges off to be replaced by Kazaiah Sterling on 79 minutes.
- 80' Brad Inman is replacing Ian Henderson for the Rochdale AFC side.
- 85' That is a Yellow card for Rochdale AFC. Jordan Williams will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' The deadlock is broken! George Honeyman gets on the scoresheet on 89 minutes.
- Sunderland AFC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
|---|---|
| Lynden Gooch | 4 |
| Charlie Wyke | 4 |
| Josh Maja | 2 |
| Matthew Lund | 2 |
| Lynden Gooch | 2 |
| Josh Maja | 2 |
| Callum Camps | 1 |
| Eoghan O'Connell | 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.