Accrington Stanley FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Accrington Stanley FC this season
Accrington Stanley FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
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 wait is over. Doncaster Rovers FC get us underway at Wham Stadium.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jay Rich-Baghuelou made 231 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 7' Assisted by Korede Adedoyin with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joe Pritchard makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 11' It’s a booking for Doncaster Rovers FC player. Mo Faal gets a card.
- 13' It’s a booking for Accrington Stanley FC player. Joe Gubbins gets a card.
- 18' The home supporters are growing impatient. Accrington Stanley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Accrington Stanley FC that had 231 games and scored 314 goals.
- 33' Another change for Accrington Stanley FC made on 33 minute. Joe Pritchard leaves to be changed by Matt Lowe.
- 38' Accrington Stanley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Doncaster Rovers FC backline.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 48' Doncaster Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Doncaster Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Korede Adedoyin, as he is very good at scoring at Wham Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 54' The supporters are chanting for Lewis Shipley. He replaces Rosaire Longelo on 54 minute.
- 59' Jon McCracken, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 61' A change in the Doncaster Rovers FC ranks — Kyle Hurst exits the field as Luke Molyneux enters on 61.
- 62' Seamus Conneely is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 66' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 66 minute. Harrison Biggins leaves to be changed by George Broadbent.
- 67' Magnificent from Zain Westbrooke! That is 8 goals in 379 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 79' Dan Martin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Korede Adedoyin at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' Rosaire Longelo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 231 appearances.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Accrington Stanley FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
- 90' The referee calls foul for Josh Woods. He receives a card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Doncaster Rovers FC take all three points.
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Joe Pritchard ↓ Matt Lowe 33'
- 4
-
7
Shaun Whalley ↓ Josh Woods 79'
- 28
-
55
Korede Adedoyin ↓ Dan Martin 79'
- 16
- 17
- 21
- 18
-
14
Rosaire Longelo ↓ Lewis Shipley 54'
- 3
Bench
-
9
Matt Lowe ↑ 33'
-
22
Dan Martin ↑ 79'
-
39
Josh Woods ↑ 79'
- 42
- 25
-
2
Lewis Shipley ↑ 54'
-
8
Benjamin Woods ↑ 96'
- 61
Coach
John Coleman
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
24
Zain Westbrooke ↓ James Maxwell 92'
- 12
- 14
- 6
- 23
- 20
- 36
-
21
Kyle Hurst ↓ Luke Molyneux 61'
- 16
- 17
Bench
-
7
Luke Molyneux ↑ 61'
- 1
-
8
George Broadbent ↑ 66'
- 18
- 30
-
3
James Maxwell ↑ 92'
- 29
- 22
- 35
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Smyth | 2 |
| Dion Charles | 2 |
| Josh Martin | 2 |
| Offrande Zanzala | 2 |
| Mo Faal | 1 |
| Offrande Zanzala | 1 |
| Shaun Whalley | 1 |
| Danny Andrew | 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
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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
4%
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.

