Rotherham United FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2025/26)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee Richard Wigglesworth
- Referee Barry Gordon
- Referee Chris Sarginson
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 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 07 Dec Rochdale AFC H 0–1 L 26 Nov Portsmouth FC A 2–3 L 23 Nov Milton Keynes Dons FC A 3–2 W 16 Nov Accrington Stanley FC H 1–0 W 02 Nov Gillingham FC A 3–0 W 26 Oct Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–1 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 07 Dec Rotherham United FC A 1–0 W 23 Nov Portsmouth FC H 0–3 L 16 Nov Coventry City FC A 1–2 L 05 Nov Ipswich Town FC H 0–1 L 02 Nov Bristol Rovers FC H 1–2 L 26 Oct Oxford United FC A 0–3 L Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history22% Clean Sheets
Rotherham United FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rotherham United FC to score. At the same time, Rochdale AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It looks surprising Rochdale AFC does not make any changes. Ian Henderson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 16' It’s a booking for Rochdale AFC player. Callum Camps gets a Yellow card.
- 21' Rochdale AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' 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.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chiedozie Ogbene made 198 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' 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.
- 41' Rochdale AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 42' GOAL! Aaron Morley scores on 42. Assisted by Luke Matheson
- 46' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Jamie Lindsay is replaced by Michael Smith on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Matty Crooks has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' Jake Hastie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Carlton Morris on 60 minute.
- 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Matty Gillam. He replaces Jimmy Ryan on 66 minute.
- 71' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 73' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 73 minute. Matthew Olosunde leaves to be changed by Kyle Vassell.
- 76' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 76 minute. Rekeil Pyke leaves to be changed by Kwadwo Baah.
- 81' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Matthew Olosunde suffering a number of foals already.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Matty Crooks. He receives a Yellow card.
- 87' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Chiedozie Ogbene gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Fabio Tavares. He replaces Ian Henderson on 90 minute.
- The final score is 0-1.
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Rotherham United FC
Starting XI- 15
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- 8
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- 10
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14
Carlton Morris ↓ Jake Hastie 60'
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- 19
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16
Jamie Lindsay ↓ Michael Smith 46'
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22
Matthew Olosunde ↓ Kyle Vassell 73'
Bench- 5
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7
Kyle Vassell ↑ 73'
- 12
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24
Michael Smith ↑ 46'
- 11
- 18
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23
Jake Hastie ↑ 60'
Coach Paul WarneRochdale AFC
Starting XI-
11
Rekeil Pyke ↓ Kwadwo Baah 76'
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20
Jimmy Ryan ↓ Matty Gillam 66'
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- 10
- 28
- 16
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40
Ian Henderson C ↓ Fabio Tavares 90'
- 41
- 13
- 25
Bench-
36
Matty Gillam ↑ 66'
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37
Fabio Tavares ↑ 90'
- 12
- 38
- 35
- 39
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22
Kwadwo Baah ↑ 76'
Coach Brian Barry-Murphy -
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-12-07 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Rochdale AFC L 2019-11-26 Portsmouth FC 3–2 Rotherham United FC L 2019-11-23 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–3 Rotherham United FC W 2019-11-16 Rotherham United FC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2019-11-02 Gillingham FC 0–3 Rotherham United FC W 2019-10-26 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC L