Accrington Stanley FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1

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FA Cup · 2023-24

Accrington Stanley FC

1 – 2

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Doncaster Rovers FC

Tue 14 Nov 2023 · 19:45 UTC Wham Stadium 1,136 HT 45' · FT 45'

Joe Pritchard 7' 1–0

1–1 67' Zain Westbrooke

1–2 101' Joe Ironside

Y 11' Mo Faal

Joe Gubbins 13' Y

Seamus Conneely 62' Y

Josh Woods 90' Y

Lewis Shipley 110' Y

Benjamin Woods 115' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Accrington Stanley FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — FA Cup at Wham Stadium.

Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Doncaster Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Scott Tallis (England)
Assistant 1 Lee Freeman (England)
Assistant 2 Hristo Karaivanov

Head-to-Head

Accrington Stanley FC 9 games · Avg 2.2 goals Doncaster Rovers FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-11-14 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC 2023-11-04 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Accrington Stanley FC 2022-02-22 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC 2021-08-17 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2021-04-20 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Accrington Stanley FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Nov	Doncaster Rovers FC	H	1–2	L
04 Nov	Doncaster Rovers FC	A	2–2	D
07 May	Oxford United FC	A	2–1	W
29 Apr	Cambridge United FC	H	1–2	L
25 Apr	Bolton Wanderers FC	A	1–0	W
22 Apr	Portsmouth FC	A	0–1	L

Doncaster Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Nov	Accrington Stanley FC	A	2–1	W
04 Nov	Accrington Stanley FC	H	2–2	D
05 Nov	King's Lynn Town FC	H	0–1	L
30 Apr	Oxford United FC	A	1–1	D
23 Apr	Burton Albion FC	H	2–0	W
18 Apr	Shrewsbury Town FC	A	3–3	D

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)

44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Accrington Stanley FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Accrington Stanley FC

Paddy Madden

2 G

1 A

Doncaster Rovers FC

Owen Bailey

2 G

1 A

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Accrington Stanley FC to score. At the same time, Doncaster Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
7' Assisted by Korede Adedoyin with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joe Pritchard makes no mistake. 1-0!
11' Mo Faal was booked on 11.
13' The referee calls foul for Joe Gubbins. He receives a card.
18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Grant McCann will be considering his options from the bench.
23' It’s high time John Coleman made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
28' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
33' Matt Lowe is replacing Joe Pritchard for the Accrington Stanley FC side.
38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
43' Shaun Whalley needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
53' Doncaster Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
54' Lewis Shipley is replacing Rosaire Longelo for the Accrington Stanley FC side.
59' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Accrington Stanley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
61' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Kyle Hurst is replaced by Luke Molyneux.
62' The referee has no hesitation. Seamus Conneely is booked for Accrington Stanley FC — card on 62.
66' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. Harrison Biggins has done his job and it is now time for George Broadbent to step up.
67' A stunning finish from Zain Westbrooke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
72' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
77' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Accrington Stanley FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
79' The Accrington Stanley FC manager makes a substitution. Korede Adedoyin departs to be replaced by Dan Martin.
84' Jon McCracken has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
89' Josh Woods has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
90' Poor challenge from Josh Woods. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
Doncaster Rovers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Accrington Stanley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

9
Matt Lowe ↑ 33'
22
Dan Martin ↑ 79'
39
Josh Woods ↑ 79'
42
Leslie Adekoya
25
Aaron Pickles
2
Lewis Shipley ↑ 54'
8
Benjamin Woods ↑ 96'
61
Jack McIntyre

Coach John Coleman

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

33
Ben Close
24
Zain Westbrooke ↓ James Maxwell 92'
12
Louis Jones
14
Harrison Biggins ↓ George Broadbent 66'
6
Richard Wood
23
Jack Senior
20
Joe Ironside
36
Mo Faal
21
Kyle Hurst ↓ Luke Molyneux 61'
16
Thomas Nixon
17
Owen Bailey

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Paul Smyth	2
Dion Charles	2
Josh Martin	2
Offrande Zanzala	2
Seamus Conneely	1
Zain Westbrooke	1
Sean McConville	1
Joe Ironside	1

Head to Head

Accrington Stanley FC Form

2023-11-14 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2023-11-04 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Accrington Stanley FC D 2023-05-07 Oxford United FC 1–2 Accrington Stanley FC W 2023-04-29 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC L 2023-04-25 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2023-04-22 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC L

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2023-11-14 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2023-11-04 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Accrington Stanley FC D 2022-11-05 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–1 King's Lynn Town FC L 2022-04-30 Oxford United FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2022-04-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Burton Albion FC W 2022-04-18 Shrewsbury Town FC 3–3 Doncaster Rovers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.28 Accrington Stanley FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.44 Doncaster Rovers FC xG

I would bet for: Accrington Stanley FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 71% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Accrington Stanley FC34% Draw29% Doncaster Rovers FC37%

Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes55% 0% No45%

Avg goals/match: 2.72

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	75%	25%
± 2.5	50%	50%
± 3.5	29%	71%
± 4.5	15%	85%

Double Chance

Accrington Stanley FC or Draw

62%

Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC

66%

Accrington Stanley FC or Doncaster Rovers FC

71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Accrington Stanley FC24% Draw47% Doncaster Rovers FC29%

Actual: Accrington Stanley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.1%

0 – 0

8.6%

0 – 1

8.5%

1 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

7.5%

1 – 0

7.5%

0 – 2

6.7%

2 – 2

5.4%

2 – 0

5.3%

1 – 3

3 – 1

3.2%

0 – 3

3.1%

Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC

Handicap	Accrington Stanley FC covers	Push	Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	9%	86%
-1.5	14%	—	86%
-1	14%	18%	68%
-0.5	32%	—	68%
+0.5	61%	—	39%
+1	61%	20%	19%
+1.5	81%	—	19%
+2	81%	12%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.