[ 18 Feb 23 ] Rochdale v GILLS Match Thread

[Garawa]

- The Gills lead the wins over Rochdale by 18 wins to 16 and a further 19 meetings were drawn. The Gills are unbeaten in the last 6 games between the sides, winning 3 of them.
- The Gills are unbeaten in 8 home games against Rochdale, winning 6 of them. The 2 draws have come in the most recent 4 matches. Rochdale's last win at Priestfield came back in September 2012.
- Between September and November 2022, Rochdale won 4 out of 8 league games (including a spell of 3 wins in 4) ending with them sitting 19th. Since then, they have won 1 of the 14 league games and lost 9 of them.
- Rochdale are winless in their last 7 home league games and have lost 5 of them. Their 9 points gained from their 15 home matches played is lowest the total in the division and their 10 defeats is 3 more than the side with the next highest number of home losses.
- Bottom side Rochdale's joint lowest total of clean sheets in the division (4) have contributed to them having League 2's fewest number of wins (5) and most defeats (20). They have kept 1 clean sheet in their last 14 league games.
- Rochdale have the joint worst League 2 goal difference (-14) from their first halves of league games. They have scored 11 first half goals (1 more than the Gills who have the division's lowest total) but only 1 has come in their last 7 games (the Gills have scored 6 in the last 7).
- Rochdale have been behind for the second longest amount of time in League 2, 270 minutes more than the Gills. They have been behind in a game for at least 72 minutes in 3 of their last 4 games and have been behind in 6 of their last 7 games (the Gills have led in 5 of their last 6).

(15.02) Kick Off [ 4 - 4 - 2 ]

(15.18) A shot inside the box falls nicely for Jefferies. His right footed effort is well saved by the Rochdale 'keeper before a right footed strike by Lapslie 12 yards out is well blocked.

(15.21) Morris tries to gather at the feet of Henderson but misses however there is no Rochdale player close by to take advantage.

(15.22) Williams tries a very long range effort which goes just wide.

(15.25) GOAL! Rochdale 0-1 Gillingham: Hawkins.

(15.27) A fierce Rochdale strike from distance requires a good stop from Morris which goes out for a throw.

(15.40) Lapslie's shot is poor. The stranded goalkeeper scrambles across to get the ball away for a corner.

(15.44) The Rochdale 'keeper has gone down a couple of times and needs to be substituted.

(15.51) Half time 0-1

(16.06) The second half kicks off.

(16.13) A fizzing cross is spilled by Morris. Nobody is there for the hosts to capitalise and the Gills clear.

(16.18) Glenn Morris is forced into a fine save as Rochdale look desperate to get level.

(16.24) Morris makes a fine save, tipping the ball onto the crossbar which then bounces back onto the top of the bar before going behind.

(16.36) GOAL! Rochdale 0-2 Gillingham: Lapslie

(16.48) Henderson receives the ball but Masterson puts in a vital block just before he could fire a shot.

(16.55) FULL TIME 0-2

Attendance: 2,742 (340)
Position: 20th
Referee: Marc Edwards
Match highlights:
BBC Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64607071

[gillsfan1066]

WWWOOOWWW HHHOOO UP UP and away we go.Just think if we had been sitting around mid table at Christmas we could be knock knock knocking on that 7th spot. Still another great win for the Gills,another 3 points and suddenly the drop zone is in the rear view mirror.