Walsall FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at The Banks's Stadium.
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hobday
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee David Plowright
- Referee Chris Isherwood
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 02 Feb Rochdale AFC H 1–2 L 22 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–2 L 19 Jan Gillingham FC A 3–0 W 12 Jan Scunthorpe United FC H 1–2 L 05 Jan Bolton Wanderers FC A 2–5 L 01 Jan Charlton Athletic FC A 1–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Feb Walsall FC A 2–1 W 26 Jan Barnsley FC A 1–2 L 19 Jan Fleetwood Town FC H 1–1 D 12 Jan Peterborough United FC A 1–2 L 05 Jan Burton Albion FC H 0–4 L 01 Jan Doncaster Rovers FC A 0–5 L Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history -
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds The Banks's Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Walsall FC and Rochdale AFC.
- 4' Goal! Ethan Ebanks-Landell scores his 5 goal in 331 matches.
- 9' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 14' It looks like no one’s ball. Walsall FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 19' Rekeil Pyke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 49 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 24' Walsall FC is showing some good football. However, Walsall FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' It looks surprising Walsall FC does not make any changes. Isaiah Osbourne has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 36' GOAL! Joe Edwards scores on 36. Assisted by Luke Leahy
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cameron Norman, as he is very good at scoring at The Banks's Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nicky Devlin on 43.
- 48' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 53' Walsall FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' Rekeil Pyke has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rory Holden on 58 minute.
- 60' Sensational shot from Ethan Hamilton. Rochdale AFC is back in the lead.
- 65' 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.
- 67' Corey Taylor is replacing Nicky Devlin for the Walsall FC side.
- 72' 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 Josh Lillis suffering a number of foals already.
- 73' Aramide Oteh is replacing Morgan Ferrier for the Walsall FC side.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for George Dobson. He replaces Isaiah Osbourne on 77 minute.
- 78' The referee shows Rochdale AFC player a Yellow card on 78.
- 83' Andy Cook was booked on 83.
- 87' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 87 minute. Ryan McLaughlin leaves to be changed by Joe Bunney.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ian Henderson.
- 90' The whistle greets Stephen Dooley as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Williams.
- Another three points for Rochdale AFC.
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Walsall FC
Starting XI- 11
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- 6
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30
Isaiah Osbourne ↓ George Dobson 77'
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16
Morgan Ferrier ↓ Aramide Oteh 73'
- 9
- 28
Bench-
36
Aramide Oteh ↑ 73'
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38
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 67'
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4
George Dobson ↑ 77'
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Coach Dean KeatesRochdale AFC
Starting XI-
23
Rory Holden ↓ Rekeil Pyke 58'
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2
Ryan McLaughlin ↓ Joe Bunney 87'
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- 4
- 5
- 10
- 40
- 9
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- 27
Bench-
30
Rekeil Pyke ↑ 58'
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39
Joe Bunney ↑ 87'
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Jordan Williams ↑ 90'
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Coach Keith Hill -
Walsall FC Form