7 May 2022 at 14:00

Referee: L. Swabey

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Rochdale dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Newport County1wins
1draws6 meetings
Rochdale4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

33%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (50%) — the odds may underestimate Rochdale.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 51.9%Draw 27.5%Away 26.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.913.603.70
Max1.953.703.93
Over 2.5: 58.1%Under 2.5: 48.3%
Market favourite:Newport County · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market49.8%25.8%24.3%
Public market48.5%26.3%25.2%
Δ1.3%0.4%0.9%

Newport County vs Rochdale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Rochdale
Result vs. Market: Newport County (52%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Newport CountyHalf-time:01Rochdale
14Shots11
2Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
07/01/23Rochdale1–1Newport County3.32/3.27/2.27
08/10/22Newport County0–1Rochdale2.04/3.46/3.70
07/05/22Newport County0–2Rochdale1.93/3.63/3.79
18/12/21Rochdale3–0Newport County2.58/3.29/2.76
12/10/13Rochdale3–0Newport County2.16/3.57/3.38
03/05/14Newport County2–1Rochdale3.73/3.50/2.08

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Newport County

W 194D 153L 238
Over 2.547
Goals scored682

Away Record: Rochdale

W 176D 125L 159
Over 2.552
Goals scored653

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Rochdale defeated Newport County 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by M. Done 16′, A. Odoh 90′. Newport County had 57% possession while Rochdale held 43%. Newport County had 14 shots (2 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Rochdale. Newport County made 3 substitutions, Rochdale made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Newport County and Rochdale — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Newport County
Rochdale
Kick Off
16′
M. Done

assist: E. Brierley

Half Time
O. CooperJ. Cain
46′
S. BennettH. Bright
61′
D. TelfordL. Collins
74′
76′
L. CharmanA. Odoh
88′
M. DoneJ. Andrews
90+2′
A. Odoh

assist: C. Grant

Full Time

Match Statistics

Newport County had 57% possession against Rochdale's 43%. Newport County registered 14 shots (2 on target) while Rochdale managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 7–7.

2Shots on Goal3
5Shots off Goal6
14Total Shots11
7Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox6
5Shots outsidebox5
7Fouls7
7Corner Kicks3
1Offsides4
57%Ball Possession43%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
518Total passes393
407Passes accurate301
79%Passes %77%

Lineups

Newport County lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under J. Rowberry, while Rochdale deployed a 3-4-3 under R. Stockdale.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Newport County is 6.65, compared to — for Rochdale. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Newport County's highest-rated starter is J. Clarke (6.65), while Rochdale's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Newport County deploy 4 defenders rated 6.65 on average, against Rochdale's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Newport County field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Rochdale's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Newport County start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Rochdale averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 77% for Newport County and —% for Rochdale. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Newport County's starting XI is 36.0 (youngest: J. Clarke (36), oldest: J. Clarke (36)), while Rochdale average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Newport County's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 0 for Rochdale. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Newport County4-3-1-23-4-3Rochdale
GKDEFMIDFWD
30Townsend5Clarke17Bennett14Lewis4Pask2Norman8Dolan19Telford18Azaz31Cooper11Street21Eastwood4McNulty6O'Conne.2O'Keeffe26Clark5Taylor16Done7Dooley11Grant24Brierley9Charman

Substitutes

Coach: J. Rowberry

Substitutes

Coach: R. Stockdale

Newport CountyPosition StrengthRochdale
6.65
Avg Rating
6.65Defender (4 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Newport County4-3-1-2
30GoalkeeperN. Townsend
5DefenderJ. Clarke6.7
14DefenderA. Lewis
4DefenderJ. Pask
2DefenderC. Norman
17MidfielderS. Bennett
8MidfielderM. Dolan
18MidfielderF. Azaz
31MidfielderO. Cooper
19ForwardD. Telford
11ForwardR. Street
Rochdale3-4-3
21GoalkeeperJ. Eastwood
4DefenderJ. McNulty
6DefenderE. O'Connell
5DefenderM. Taylor
2MidfielderC. O'Keeffe
26MidfielderM. Clark
7MidfielderS. Dooley
24MidfielderE. Brierley
16ForwardM. Done
11ForwardC. Grant
9ForwardL. Charman

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Newport County have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Rochdale show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Newport County

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Rochdale

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026