Match report

Rochdale Defeats Rotherham 3-1 in League One Clash

Rochdale
Rochdale
3–1
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
Mar 7, 2020

Rochdale stunned Rotherham with a 3-1 victory in a fiercely contested League One match. I. Henderson and Matthew Lund were key figures for Rochdale, scoring two and one goal respectively, while Rotherham managed a consolation through J. Lindsay late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • I. Henderson scored twice for Rochdale, one in the 28th minute and another in the 70th minute.
  • • Matthew Lund added another goal for Rochdale in the 75th minute.
  • • Rotherham's only goal came from J. Lindsay in the 92nd minute.
  • • M. Williams and R. Sanchez received yellow cards for Rochdale.
  • • Rochdale secured the win with a final score of 3-1.

Lineups

Rochdale

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 25 Robert Sanchez (G)
  • 15 P. McShane (D)
  • 8 M. Williams (M)
  • 6 E. O'Connell (D)
  • 41 L. Matheson (D)
  • 13 J. Keohane (D)
  • 21 M. Lund (M)
  • 10 C. Camps (M)
  • 28 A. Morley (M)
  • 18 A. Wilbraham (F)
  • 40 I. Henderson (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 O. Rathbone
  • 11 T. Smith
  • 12 J. Lynch
  • 16 M. Done
  • 4 J. McNulty
  • 7 S. Dooley
  • 9 C. Andrew

Rotherham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Iversen (G)
  • 6 R. Wood (D)
  • 2 B. Jones (D)
  • 5 A. Thompson (D)
  • 23 C. Tilt (D)
  • 17 M. Crooks (M)
  • 16 J. Lindsay (M)
  • 8 B. Wiles (M)
  • 24 M. Smith (F)
  • 10 F. Ladapo (F)
  • 19 C. Ogbene (M)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Koroma
  • 7 K. Vassell
  • 22 M. Olosunde
  • 4 S. MacDonald
  • 14 H. Adelakun
  • 12 L. Price
  • 18 T. Clarke

Timeline

  1. Rochdale
    28' Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Henderson · Assist: A. Morley
  2. Rotherham
    60' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Curtis Tilt · On: J. Koroma
  3. Rotherham
    60' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ladapo · On: Kyle Vassell
  4. Rochdale
    70' Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Henderson · Assist: Matthew Lund
  5. Rochdale
    74' Rochdale Card · Yellow Card
    M. Williams
  6. Rochdale
    75' Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    Matthew Lund · Assist: C. Camps
  7. Rotherham
    78' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Jones · On: M. Olosunde
  8. Rochdale
    79' Rochdale Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sanchez
  9. Rochdale
    83' Rochdale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Morley · On: O. Rathbone
  10. Rotherham
    90'+2 Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lindsay · Assist: B. Wiles

Match Stats

Stat Rochdale Rotherham
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 51% 62%
Offsides 7 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 22
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 240 297
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 6 7
Shots off Target 1 10
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 123 185
Shots Inside Box 7 13
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rochdale took the lead in the 28th minute when I. Henderson scored, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted further in Rochdale's favor when they scored two more goals in quick succession, in the 70th and 75th minutes, effectively sealing the win.
  • ▸ Rotherham's late goal in the 92nd minute by J. Lindsay came too late to have a significant impact on the match outcome.