Rochdale vs Gillingham: match statistics
Rochdale vs Gillingham: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rochdale played against Gillingham in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: Crown Oil Arena. Final score: 1:4.
Recent form
Rochdale has 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.75 points per game. Gillingham has 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 0.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Rochdale scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.50. Gillingham scores 0.50 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Rochdale's games and 50% of Gillingham's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 25%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gillingham has the higher season xG average, 1.19 to 0.89 per game. Rochdale takes 7.3 shots per game, while Gillingham takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Rochdale leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Gillingham leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rochdale's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Gillingham, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Both teams have made poor starts to the season, but Rochdale have lost all 3 of their matches so far and have collected just 0.2 points per game across their last five fixtures. Gillingham have a more favourable record over their last five outings, with 1 win and 2 draws, while conceding 7 goals during that period compared with the hosts’ 10. Rochdale average 1 goal scored at home but allow opponents to score 2, whereas Gillingham are yet to concede away from home and have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their matches. However, the visitors still have a clear problem with finishing, as they have failed to score on the road despite averaging 0.95 xG, making a low-scoring draw the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strong signal for BTTS - No is not primarily driven by both teams’ struggles to score: Rochdale have averaged 0.6 goals over their last 5 matches, while Gillingham have managed just 0.4. The visitors have failed to score in 100% of their away fixtures so far, while also keeping a clean sheet in every one of them, giving them a 0% BTTS rate away from home. BTTS has occurred in only 40% of Rochdale’s and 20% of Gillingham’s last five matches, well below the league average of 50%. Although Rochdale concede an average of 2.0 goals per match, Gillingham have generated just 1.09 xG across their last five outings and average only 3 shots on target, limiting the visitors’ chances of exploiting the hosts’ defensive weaknesses. The most likely outcome is therefore one in which at least one team fails to score, particularly Gillingham.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams have shown limited scoring efficiency in their last five matches: Rochdale average 0.6 goals, while Gillingham average 0.4. At the same time, their average xG over this period—0.87 and 1.09, respectively—combined with the opponents’ weaker defensive performances, points to a result closer to 2 than 4 goals. In Rochdale’s last five matches, games finishing Over 2.5 goals accounted for 60%, compared with 40% for Gillingham; however, neither side has recorded a match with at least 4 goals in the season data. Additionally, both teams have 100% of their matches finishing Under 3.5 goals in the available season sample, making Under 3.5 the strongest lean with a projected total of 2.22 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time and a draw at the final whistle, as both teams recorded a half-time draw in 100% of their available league sample. Gillingham went in level at the break in 80% of their last five matches, while Rochdale failed to lead in any of them and were trailing at half-time in as many as 60%. However, the visitors are highly conservative in attack: they average 0.4 goals across their last five matches, including 0.2 before the break, whereas Rochdale score an average of 0.6 goals per game. Rochdale’s advantage in chance creation, reflected in an xG of 1.55 compared with 0.95, limits the likelihood of an away win, but the hosts are on a run of four defeats and one draw and concede an average of 2.0 goals per match. The balance between the hosts’ poor form and Gillingham’s low attacking efficiency, with the visitors drawing 40% of their last five matches, provides the strongest support for the X/X HT/FT outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Rochdale | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.14 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rochdale is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Rochdale · 0.5 goals / game - Gillingham
Gillingham is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Rochdale · 1.25 goals / game - Gillingham
Rochdale scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 games), while Gillingham keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
Gillingham scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 games), while Rochdale keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rochdale
Over / Under - Gillingham
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rochdale is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Rochdale · 0.75 pts / game - Gillingham
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Gillingham - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 75% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 75% |
| No goal | 75% | 75% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Rochdale
Gillingham
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Rochdale | Liga | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.60 | ▼ 1.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 50% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 74% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Rochdale vs Gillingham?
The EFL League Two match finished Rochdale 1:4 Gillingham. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rochdale vs Gillingham?
Rochdale score 1.00 goals per game on average and Gillingham 0.50. The EFL League Two average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Rochdale's matches and 50% of Gillingham's.
What form are Rochdale and Gillingham in?
Over the last 5 games Rochdale have a 1-0-3 record (0.75 points per game) and Gillingham 0-3-1 (0.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rochdale vs Gillingham?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.