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Rochdale vs Bristol Rovers

Spotland Stadium, Rochdale, Greater Manchester29 December 2013 at 15:00

Match Events

Rochdale
Bristol Rovers
Kick Off
Half Time
S. Hogan
58′
62′
A. SantosE. Richards
G. Cummins
62′
73′
O. NorburnC. Beardsley
83′
D. ClarksonE. Harrison
Full Time

Lineups

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Rochdale have contributed 4 goals and 3 assists this season, led by I. Henderson (4G). Bristol Rovers's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

Rochdale field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Bristol Rovers's 11 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Rochdale's starting XI is 41.0 (youngest: I. Henderson (41), oldest: I. Henderson (41)), while Bristol Rovers 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

Rochdale's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 0 for Bristol Rovers. 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.

RochdalePosition StrengthBristol Rovers
Rochdale
1MidfielderJ. Lillis
6MidfielderO. Lancashire
4MidfielderP. Cavanagh
25MidfielderM. Rose
2MidfielderJ. Rafferty
22MidfielderJ. O'Connell
7MidfielderP. Vincenti
12MidfielderM. Lund
11MidfielderS. Hogan
29MidfielderG. Cummins
40MidfielderI. Henderson4G3A
Bristol Rovers
1MidfielderS. Mildenhall
14MidfielderL. Brown
2MidfielderM. Smith
29MidfielderM. McChrystal
6MidfielderT. Parkes
32MidfielderJ. O'Toole
24MidfielderO. Clarke
15MidfielderO. Norburn
33MidfielderA. Santos
7MidfielderD. Clarkson
9MidfielderM. Harrold

Match Summary

Rochdale defeated Bristol Rovers 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2013. Goals were scored by S. Hogan 58′, G. Cummins 62′. Rochdale made 0 substitutions, Bristol Rovers made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Rochdale vs Bristol Rovers Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Rochdale
5
wins
Drawn
4
Bristol Rovers
6
wins
Total goals
42 · 2.8/match
Both scored
10/15 · 67%
Over 2.5
9/15 · 60%

Recent Form

Rochdale

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Bristol Rovers

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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

Even record

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

Rochdale3wins
1draws8 meetings
Bristol Rovers4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.1

Average goals per game

63%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 54.4%Draw 28.6%Away 22.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.304.38
Max1.883.704.50
Market favourite:Rochdale · Moderate 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 market51.6%26.2%22.2%
Public market52.2%26.9%20.9%
Δ0.6%0.6%1.3%

Rochdale vs Bristol Rovers — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Rochdale
Result vs. Market: Rochdale (54%)

Result matched 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.

RochdaleHalf-time:00Bristol Rovers
11Shots12
4Shots 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
30/04/22Rochdale3–4Bristol Rovers3.44/3.40/2.11
11/12/21Bristol Rovers4–2Rochdale2.69/3.30/2.62
29/12/13Rochdale2–0Bristol Rovers1.84/3.50/4.46
21/04/14Bristol Rovers1–2Rochdale3.33/3.32/2.29
17/11/12Rochdale2–1Bristol Rovers2.13/3.34/3.56
16/03/13Bristol Rovers2–1Rochdale2.35/3.43/3.12
13/01/07Rochdale0–1Bristol Rovers2.27/3.20/2.80
09/09/06Bristol Rovers0–0Rochdale1.79/3.29/3.97

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: Rochdale

W 176D 125L 159
Over 2.552
Goals scored653

Away Record: Bristol Rovers

W 161D 103L 150
Over 2.548
Goals scored535

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026