Southend United FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southend United FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Roots Hall Stadium.
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Lee
- Referee Neil Hair
- Referee Leigh Crowhurst
- Referee Graham Kane
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 24 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Southend United FC is hosting Rochdale AFC for another epic battle.
- 5' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Oliver Rathbone.
- 10' It’s high time Keith Hill made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Southend United FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Powell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 23' GOAL! Jordan Williams scores on 23. Assisted by Callum Camps
- 28' 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.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Southend United FC and Rochdale AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 43' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' Shaun McCoulsky has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stephen McLaughlin on 46 minute.
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Callum Camps.
- 56' Southend United FC have won 112 goals from 89 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' Kgosietsile Ntlhe gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Joe Rafferty and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' A quiet spell here at Roots Hall Stadium. Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' The whistle greets Luke Hyam as he departs to be replaced by Isaac Hutchinson.
- 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southend United FC and Rochdale AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 76' The Rochdale AFC bench stirs into life. Jordan Williams is withdrawn and Calvin Andrew gets his opportunity.
- 81' The deadlock is broken! John White gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
- 86' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 87' Callum Camps is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' Timothee Dieng has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Rochdale AFC players.
Lineups
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Luke Hyam ↓ Isaac Hutchinson 66'
- 8
- 13
- 48
- 2
- 11
- 18
- 10
- 31
- 23
- 32
Bench
- 22
- 6
- 7
- 16
- 20
-
28
Shawn McCoulsky ↑ 46'
-
36
Isaac Hutchinson ↑ 66'
Coach
Chris Powell
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 2
- 5
- 10
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↓ David Perkins 66'
- 16
- 25
- 40
- 36
- 8
-
11
Jordan Williams ↓ Calvin Andrew 76'
Bench
-
17
David Perkins ↑ 66'
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
3
Kgosietsile Ntlhe ↑ 59'
- 28
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 76'
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 2 |
| Callum Camps | 2 |
| Aaron Morley | 1 |
| John White | 1 |
| Jordan Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Southend United FC Form
2018-12-22
Southend United FC
1–2
Rochdale AFC
L
2018-12-15
Southend United FC
3–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2018-12-08
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Southend United FC
L
2018-12-01
Southend United FC
2–4
Barnsley FC
L
2018-11-27
Southend United FC
2–0
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2018-11-24
AFC Wimbledon
2–1
Southend United FC
L
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Southend United FC or Rochdale AFC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Southend United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
64%
Southend United FC or Rochdale AFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Southend United FC
| Handicap | Southend United FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.