Blackpool FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Matthew Parry
- Referee Steve Rushton
- Referee Billy Smallwood
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Southend United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 23 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Doncaster Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #21 |
| 8 | Points | 6 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 3 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 8 |
| 13 | Conceded | 9 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 0.86 |
| 29% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Blackpool FC are 15th (8 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 21st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Blackpool FC launch into their encounter with Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Donervon Daniels has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Terry McPhillips will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' Donervon Daniels makes way for Michael Nottingham at the 20 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alfie May, as he is very good at scoring at Bloomfield Road with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 30' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' The crowd applauds Curtis Tilt as he leaves the pitch. Harry Pritchard steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 49' GOAL! Michael Nottingham scores on 49.
- 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 59' Doncaster Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 63' Alfie May makes way for Tyler Smith at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 68' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Kieran Sadlier is replaced by James Coppinger.
- 73' The England Tommy Rowe breaks the deadlock on 73 minutes. 1-1!
- 78' 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.
- 82' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Matthew Virtue-Thick exits the field as Antony Evans enters on 82.
- 87' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 90' Michael Nottingham picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 24
- 2
- 8
- 21
-
16
Curtis Tilt ↓ Harry Pritchard 46'
- 15
- 31
- 3
- 17
Bench
- 13
- 7
- 11
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↑ 46'
-
12
Michael Nottingham ↑ 20'
- 23
-
5
Antony Evans ↑ 82'
Coach
Terry McPhillips
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 3
- 10
- 17
-
19
Alfie May ↓ Tyler Smith 63'
-
8
Ben Whiteman ↓ Herbie Kane 68'
- 7
- 11
- 31
- 22
Bench
-
18
Tyler Smith ↑ 63'
- 44
- 33
- 12
-
26
James Coppinger ↑ 68'
- 14
-
15
Herbie Kane ↑ 68'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ellis Simms | 3 |
| CJ Hamilton | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
| Tommy Rowe | 1 |
| Michael Nottingham | 1 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 1 |
| Reece James | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-03-12
Blackpool FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-03-09
AFC Wimbledon
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-03-02
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2019-02-26
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-02-23
Scunthorpe United FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-02-17
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
58%
Blackpool FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.