Match report
Rochdale Defeats Rotherham 3-1 in League One Clash
Rochdale
3–1
FT
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
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28' Rochdale Goal · Normal GoalI. Henderson · Assist: A. Morley -
60' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1Off: Curtis Tilt · On: J. Koroma -
60' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Ladapo · On: Kyle Vassell -
70' Rochdale Goal · Normal GoalI. Henderson · Assist: Matthew Lund -
74' Rochdale Card · Yellow CardM. Williams -
75' Rochdale Goal · Normal GoalMatthew Lund · Assist: C. Camps -
78' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Jones · On: M. Olosunde -
79' Rochdale Card · Yellow CardR. Sanchez -
83' Rochdale subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Morley · On: O. Rathbone -
90'+2 Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalJ. 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.