Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

FA Cup · 2023-24
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

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

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

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 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

H2H

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
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.