Sunderland AFC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 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 Graham Salisbury
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Geoffrey Liddle
- Referee Gareth Rhodes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Jan | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Sunderland AFC and Rochdale AFC is underway.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sunderland AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aaron Wilbraham, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 11' Lynden Gooch puts Sunderland AFC on the lead.
- 15' A stunning finish from Eoghan O'Connell — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 20' Aaron Morley is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sunderland AFC tonight.
- 24' Ian Henderson is having his name booked by the referee on 24.
- 29' Rochdale AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' Lynden Gooch does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 37' Jon McLaughlin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' The supporters are chanting for Jimmy Keohane. He replaces Rhys Norrington-Davies on 40 minute.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Rochdale AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 51' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aaron Wilbraham is hanging Aaron Morley on the field on 51 minute.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' Sunderland AFC have won 478 goals from 363 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' Northern Ireland international Ryan McLaughlin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 69' Ryan McLaughlin gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Matt Done and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Chris Maguire has done his job and it is now time for Antoine Semenyo to step up.
- 77' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 78' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Lynden Gooch departs to be replaced by Duncan Watmore.
- 83' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 85' Kyle Lafferty gets the nod from Sunderland AFC. He replaces Charlie Wyke and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rochdale AFC backline.
- Another three points for Sunderland AFC.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 33
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Duncan Watmore 78'
- 12
- 6
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↓ Kyle Lafferty 85'
-
7
Chris Maguire ↓ Antoine Semenyo 72'
- 13
- 1
- 18
- 4
Bench
-
42
Antoine Semenyo ↑ 72'
- 2
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↑ 78'
- 5
- 28
- 16
-
8
Kyle Lafferty ↑ 85'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 20
- 6
- 4
-
28
Aaron Morley ↓ Aaron Wilbraham 51'
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Ryan McLaughlin 69'
- 40
- 7
- 41
- 21
- 25
Bench
- 15
- 11
-
2
Ryan McLaughlin ↑ 69'
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↑ 51'
- 8
-
13
Jimmy Keohane ↑ 40'
- 12
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
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
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
85%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
38%
Sunderland AFC or Rochdale AFC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
2 – 0
11.9%
1 – 1
11.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 25% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.