Sunday , 15 November 2026

Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2024-25
Barrow AFC
0 – 1
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Sat 2 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC Holker Street 2,605 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 83' Patrick Kelly
Ged Garner 18' Y
Neo Eccleston 39' Y
Elliot Newby 71' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Barrow AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — FA Cup at Holker Street.

Match Details

  • Referee Dale Baines
  • Assistant 1 Emily Carney (England)
  • Assistant 2 Joe Simpson

Head-to-Head

1
Barrow AFC 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-02 Barrow AFC 0–1 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Barrow AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Barrow AFC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Barrow AFC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Holker Street!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Barrow AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brandon Fleming, as he is very good at scoring at Holker Street with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ged Garner on 18 minutes.
  • 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Barrow AFC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
  • 25' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Harry Clifton comes on to replace Jamie Sterry.
  • 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Patrick Kelly suffering a number of foals already.
  • 39' Neo Eccleston has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 39.
  • 44' It looks surprising Doncaster Rovers FC does not make any changes. Ben Jackson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. Jack Senior has done his job and it is now time for Patrick Kelly to step up.
  • 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 52' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. James Maxwell trudges off to be replaced by Brandon Fleming on 52 minutes.
  • 56' Fresh legs for Barrow AFC! Elliot Newby comes on to replace Katia Kouyate.
  • 61' 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.
  • 63' The supporters are chanting for Charlie Kirk. He replaces Connor Mahoney on 63 minute.
  • 68' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barrow AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 71' Barrow AFC receives a card for a hard tackle on 71.
  • 76' Jordan Gibson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Hurst on 76 minute.
  • 81' It looks like no one’s ball. Barrow AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 83' What a strike from Patrick Kelly! The score is 0-1.
  • 88' Katia Kouyate has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Barrow AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephen Clemence

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

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

✓ Correct
Barrow AFC28% Draw34% Doncaster Rovers FC38%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
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

✓ Correct
Barrow AFC18% Draw57% Doncaster Rovers FC25%
Actual: 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.