Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — FA Cup at Holker Street.
- Barrow AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Dale Baines
- Assistant 1 Emily Carney (England)
- Assistant 2 Joe Simpson
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Maidstone United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | Northampton Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Mansfield Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Nov | Banbury United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Barrow AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Barrow AFC this season
Barrow AFC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Owen Bailey | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Barrow AFC welcome Doncaster Rovers FC for this crunch clash at Holker Street.
- 5' Jay McGrath is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Doncaster Rovers FC tonight.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Barrow AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Barrow AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 18' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ged Garner.
- 23' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Jamie Sterry departs to be replaced by Harry Clifton.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Owen Bailey, as he is very good at scoring at Holker Street with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' Barrow AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' Controversy at the stadium! Neo Eccleston argues furiously but the card stands.
- 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 46 minute. Jack Senior leaves to be changed by Patrick Kelly.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 52' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Brandon Fleming comes on to replace James Maxwell.
- 56' Elliot Newby is replacing Katia Kouyate for the Barrow AFC side.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 63' Barrow AFC make a change. Connor Mahoney trudges off to be replaced by Charlie Kirk on 63 minutes.
- 68' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 71' The referee shows Barrow AFC player a card on 71.
- 76' The crowd applauds Kyle Hurst as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Gibson steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 81' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 83' Against the run of play, Patrick Kelly has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Barrow AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Barrow AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
- 2
- 30
- 42
- 16
-
23
Connor Mahoney ↓ Charlie Kirk 63'
- 4
- 10
- 15
-
17
Katia Kouyate ↓ Elliot Newby 56'
Bench
- 12
- 14
- 29
-
25
Charlie Kirk ↑ 63'
-
11
Elliot Newby ↑ 56'
- 22
- 19
- 38
- 9
Coach
Stephen Clemence
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
2
Jamie Sterry ↓ Harry Clifton 25'
-
14
Billy Sharp ↓ Joe Ironside 76'
-
23
Jack Senior ↓ Patrick Kelly 46'
- 5
- 8
- 19
-
3
James Maxwell ↓ Brandon Fleming 52'
-
21
Kyle Hurst ↓ Jordan Gibson 76'
- 17
- 25
Bench
- 33
- 10
-
27
Brandon Fleming ↑ 52'
- 1
- 4
-
15
Harry Clifton ↑ 25'
-
20
Joe Ironside ↑ 76'
-
11
Jordan Gibson ↑ 76'
-
22
Patrick Kelly ↑ 46'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Kelly | 1 |
Head to Head
Barrow AFC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2024-11-02
Barrow AFC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2023-12-02
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8
Barrow AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.85
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Barrow AFC or Draw
62%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
72%
Barrow AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 3
2.8%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Barrow AFC
| Handicap | Barrow AFC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 17% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 23% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Barrow AFC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

