Tranmere Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Tranmere Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .
- Tranmere Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wade Smith
- Referee Gary Hilton
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Referee Ollie Williams
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–7 | L |
| 17 Dec | Southport FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Southport FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Nov | Oxford City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | Oxford City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 04 May | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Apr | Southend United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Tranmere Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Rochdale AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kieron Morris made 65 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 12' Rochdale AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ian Henderson on 12.
- 17' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Tranmere Rovers FC that had 48 games and scored 58 goals.
- 22' 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.
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 32' Rochdale AFC is showing some good football. However, Rochdale AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 37' Tranmere Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
- 41' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Oliver Rathbone.
- 45' The referee shows Tranmere Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Another change for Tranmere Rovers FC made on 46 minute. Jordan Ponticelli leaves to be changed by Rushian Hepburn-Murphy.
- 48' Goal! Ian Henderson scores his 43 goal in 140 matches.
- 53' The referee calls foul for Oliver Banks. He receives a Yellow card.
- 57' Aaron Morley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Rathbone on 57 minute.
- 58' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 58.
- 63' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 69' GOAL! Rhys Norrington-Davies scores on 69. Assisted by Callum Camps
- 70' Matt Done has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rekeil Pyke on 70 minute.
- 75' Rochdale 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.
- 79' It is a substitution in Rochdale AFC team. Eoghan O'Connell is replaced by Jimmy Ryan on 79 minute.
- 84' 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.
- 89' What a strike from Stephen Dooley! The score is 0-4.
- 90' Tranmere Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Mullin is hanging Sid Nelson on the field on 90 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jordan Williams.
- Full Time. Rochdale AFC beats Tranmere Rovers FC
Lineups
Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
45
Stefan Payne ↓ Morgan Ferrier 46'
- 17
-
4
Sid Nelson ↓ Paul Mullin 90'
- 5
- 19
- 28
- 1
- 3
- 11
- 6
Bench
- 2
-
18
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy ↑ 46'
-
10
Morgan Ferrier ↑ 46'
- 8
- 20
-
9
Paul Mullin ↑ 90'
- 25
Coach
Micky Mellon
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Rekeil Pyke ↓ Matt Done 70'
- 3
-
6
Eoghan O'Connell ↓ Jimmy Ryan 79'
- 4
- 10
-
14
Oliver Rathbone ↓ Aaron Morley 57'
- 40
- 8
- 7
- 25
- 13
Bench
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↑ 79'
- 5
-
28
Aaron Morley ↑ 57'
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 70'
- 9
- 41
- 31
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ian Henderson | 2 |
| Stephen Dooley | 1 |
| Conner Jennings | 1 |
| Rhys Norrington-Davies | 1 |
Head to Head
Tranmere Rovers FC Form
2019-08-03
Tranmere Rovers FC
2–3
Rochdale AFC
L
2019-01-04
Tranmere Rovers FC
0–7
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2018-12-17
Southport FC
0–2
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2018-12-02
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–1
Southport FC
D
2018-11-20
Oxford City FC
0–2
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2018-11-10
Tranmere Rovers FC
3–3
Oxford City FC
D
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
Tranmere Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Tranmere Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rochdale AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Tranmere Rovers FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
67%
Tranmere Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rochdale AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4%
1 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Tranmere Rovers FC
| Handicap | Tranmere Rovers FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 19% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.