Rochdale AFC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee Lisa Rashid
- Referee Robert Madley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 12 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 09 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 19 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 26 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 12 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 4–3 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Rochdale AFC and Wigan Athletic FC is underway.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rochdale AFC that had 140 games and scored 206 goals.
- 7' Rochdale AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Stephen Humphrys on 7.
- 9' What an equalizer from Kyle Joseph!
- 14' Matt Done has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 16' Callum Lang puts Wigan Athletic FC on the lead.
- 21' The travelling Wigan Athletic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
- 36' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Danny Gardner, as he is very good at scoring at Crown Oil Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Jim McNulty.
- 46' Time for substitution for Rochdale AFC. Kwadwo Baah is replaced by Ryan McLaughlin.
- 48' Matthew Lund is having his name booked by the referee on 48.
- 53' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 54' Another substitution for Wigan Athletic FC to replace Danny Gardner by Thelo Aasgaard on 54 minute.
- 58' What a strike from Jake Beesley! The score is 2-2.
- 60' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stephen Dooley is hanging Matthew Lund on the field on 60 minute.
- 62' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Adam Long is replaced by Luke Robinson on 62 minute.
- 67' It’s high time Brian Barry-Murphy made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 72' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 73' Alex Perry was booked on 73.
- 77' Wigan Athletic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Will Keane on 77.
- 81' Another substitution for Rochdale AFC to replace Aaron Morley by Alex Newby on 81 minute.
- 86' 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 Kwadwo Baah suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Lang departs to be replaced by Oliver Crankshaw.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-3.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
8
Aaron Morley ↓ Alex Newby 81'
- 14
- 16
- 9
-
21
Matthew Lund ↓ Stephen Dooley 60'
- 13
- 1
- 11
- 15
-
22
Kwadwo Baah ↓ Ryan McLaughlin 46'
Bench
-
2
Ryan McLaughlin ↑ 46'
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↑ 60'
- 12
- 32
-
10
Alex Newby ↑ 81'
- 18
- 24
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 10
- 3
-
32
Adam Long ↓ Luke Robinson 62'
- 23
- 25
-
15
Danny Gardner ↓ Thelo Aasgaard 54'
-
9
Callum Lang ↓ Oliver Crankshaw 90'
- 27
- 24
- 22
Bench
-
19
Oliver Crankshaw ↑ 90'
- 20
-
30
Thelo Aasgaard ↑ 54'
-
34
Luke Robinson ↑ 62'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stephen Humphrys | 2 |
| Alex Newby | 2 |
| Kwadwo Baah | 1 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Kyle Joseph | 1 |
| Jake Beesley | 1 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2021-01-16
Rochdale AFC
3–3
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2020-12-29
Burton Albion FC
3–4
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2020-12-26
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2020-12-19
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2020-12-15
Wigan Athletic FC
0–5
Rochdale AFC
L
2020-12-12
Wigan Athletic FC
4–3
Accrington Stanley FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.24
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
70%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
52%
Rochdale AFC or Wigan Athletic FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
1 – 0
3.5%
3 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 14% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 19% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.