Scunthorpe United FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Scunthorpe United FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .
- Scunthorpe United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Fyvie
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Referee Matthew Jones
- Referee Akil Howson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | Rochdale AFC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 19 Aug | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | Walsall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Walsall FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 2' Lee Novak puts Scunthorpe United FC on the lead.
- 7' Matty Gillam, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 12' Both keepers have barely been tested. Scunthorpe United FC and Rochdale AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 17' It looks surprising Scunthorpe United FC does not make any changes. Ryan Colclough has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 18' What a moment for Ryan Colclough! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
- 23' Rochdale AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 26' Zach Clough catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
- 31' It looks like no one’s ball. Scunthorpe United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 32' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 32 minute. Zach Clough leaves to be changed by Matty Gillam.
- 37' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stuart McCall will be considering his options from the bench.
- 47' Rochdale AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 52' A goal from the England international Oliver Rathbone! He fires home on 52 to make it 2-1!
- 54' Charlie Goode doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' Callum Camps was booked on 55.
- 58' The crowd applauds Andy Cannon as he leaves the pitch. Aaron Wilbraham steps in for Rochdale AFC.
- 63' 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.
- 66' What composure from Oliver Rathbone! The England international strokes it home. 3-2.
- 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Samuel Hart on 68 minutes.
- 73' The referee shows Scunthorpe United FC player a Yellow card on 73.
- 77' Another change for Scunthorpe United FC made on 77 minute. Lee Novak leaves to be changed by Stephen Humphrys.
- 81' James Horsfield gets the nod from Scunthorpe United FC. He replaces Matthew Lund and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matty Gillam makes it 3-3.
- 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-3.
Lineups
Scunthorpe United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 49
-
7
Matthew Lund ↓ James Horsfield 81'
- 20
- 21
- 6
- 11
-
17
Lee Novak ↓ Stephen Humphrys 77'
- 9
- 3
- 25
Bench
-
10
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 77'
- 33
- 28
-
8
James Horsfield ↑ 81'
- 27
- 12
- 29
Coach
Stuart McCall
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Zach Clough ↓ Matty Gillam 32'
- 24
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 21
- 10
-
27
Andy Cannon ↓ Aaron Wilbraham 58'
- 14
- 40
- 9
Bench
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↑ 58'
- 17
- 22
- 3
- 16
-
36
Matty Gillam ↑ 32'
- 41
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oliver Rathbone | 2 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 2 |
| Aaron Wilbraham | 2 |
| Lee Novak | 1 |
| Matty Gillam | 1 |
| Matty Gillam | 1 |
| Ryan Colclough | 1 |
| Charlie Goode | 1 |
Head to Head
Scunthorpe United FC Form
2018-09-08
Scunthorpe United FC
3–3
Rochdale AFC
D
2018-09-01
Accrington Stanley FC
1–1
Scunthorpe United FC
D
2018-08-25
Scunthorpe United FC
2–2
Barnsley FC
D
2018-08-22
Scunthorpe United FC
0–5
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2018-08-19
Sunderland AFC
3–0
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2018-08-11
Scunthorpe United FC
1–1
Walsall FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.8
Scunthorpe United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Scunthorpe United FC or Rochdale AFC 76% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Scunthorpe United FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
61%
Scunthorpe United FC or Rochdale AFC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Scunthorpe United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
1 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Scunthorpe United FC
| Handicap | Scunthorpe United FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 17% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Scunthorpe United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.