Sunderland AFC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sunderland AFC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee Geoffrey Liddle
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 Sep | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Gillingham FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 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 |
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' The ball is rolling at . Sunderland AFC are looking to make home advantage count against Rochdale AFC.
- 5' Jordan Williams has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Samuel Hart made 140 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 22' Sunderland AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 22.
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 32' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rochdale AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 37' What a moment for Josh Maja! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
- 41' Brilliant from the ! Lynden Gooch makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 41.
- 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Josh Maja makes it 3-0.
- 45' Joe Rafferty is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 51' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Oliver Rathbone.
- 52' The referee calls foul for Ian Henderson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 54' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 54 minute. Matty Gillam leaves to be changed by Jordan Williams.
- 59' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 63' The whistle greets Oliver Rathbone as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Adshead.
- 66' Lynden Gooch has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 66 minutes.
- 69' The Sunderland AFC bench stirs into life. Josh Maja is withdrawn and Jerome Sinclair gets his opportunity.
- 71' The England Matt Done breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 4-1!
- 73' Chris Maguire makes way for Aiden McGeady at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sunderland AFC.
- 78' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Rochdale AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 83' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ian Henderson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sunderland AFC.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Samuel Hart. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Lynden Gooch is replaced by Bryan Oviedo.
- The points are shared — Sunderland AFC 4-1 Rochdale AFC. Honours even.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 6
- 10
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Bryan Oviedo 86'
-
20
Josh Maja ↓ Jerome Sinclair 69'
- 12
-
7
Chris Maguire ↓ Aiden McGeady 73'
- 15
- 4
- 8
- 1
Bench
-
3
Bryan Oviedo ↑ 86'
- 25
- 2
-
19
Aiden McGeady ↑ 73'
- 16
- 13
-
17
Jerome Sinclair ↑ 69'
Coach
Jack Ross
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↓ Matt Done 63'
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 5
- 21
- 10
- 14
- 40
- 9
-
36
Matty Gillam ↓ Jordan Williams 54'
Bench
- 17
- 22
- 4
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 63'
-
25
Daniel Adshead ↑ 63'
-
–
Jordan Williams ↑ 54'
- 41
Coach
Keith Hill
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 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.23
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.38
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
81%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
40%
Sunderland AFC or Rochdale AFC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 22% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.