Sunderland AFC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Sunderland AFC and Rochdale AFC.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Rochdale AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' Rochdale AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 22' A moment of madness from Glenn Loovens on 22 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 27' 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.
- 32' Tom Flanagan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 37' What a strike from Josh Maja! The score is 1-0.
- 41' What a moment for Lynden Gooch! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
- 45' A stunning finish from Josh Maja — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 45' Joe Rafferty has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Rochdale AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oliver Rathbone.
- 52' The referee calls foul for Ian Henderson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 54' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jordan Williams is hanging Matty Gillam on the field on 54 minute.
- 59' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 63' Oliver Rathbone makes way for Daniel Adshead at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 66' What a strike from Lynden Gooch! The score is 4-0.
- 69' Sunderland AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jerome Sinclair is hanging Josh Maja on the field on 69 minute.
- 71' Brilliant from the ! Matt Done makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 71.
- 73' Aiden McGeady is replacing Chris Maguire for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' 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.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Samuel Hart.
- 86' The whistle greets Lynden Gooch as he departs to be replaced by Bryan Oviedo.
- Rochdale AFC will have plenty to reflect on. Sunderland AFC were simply the better side today.
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 |
|---|---|
| Lynden Gooch | 4 |
| Charlie Wyke | 4 |
| Josh Maja | 2 |
| Matthew Lund | 2 |
| Lynden Gooch | 2 |
| Josh Maja | 2 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
| Callum Camps | 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.