Blackpool FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Lewis
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Richard Woodward
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | Northampton Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 May | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Doncaster Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #14 |
| 60 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 54 | Scored | 50 |
| 65 | Conceded | 69 |
| -11 | GD | -19 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 37% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool FC face off against Doncaster Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Branden Horton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 22' The deadlock is broken! Ellis Simms gets on the scoresheet on 22 minutes.
- 23' Ellis Simms with the second goal in the match!
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Moore might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' The crowd applauds Fejiri Okenabirhie as he leaves the pitch. Omar Bogle steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 39' Fejiri Okenabirhie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joe Wright.
- 42' Blackpool FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' The whistle greets Reece James as he departs to be replaced by Anthony Greaves.
- 51' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Doncaster Rovers FC's shape.
- 55' Blackpool FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 55.
- 58' A moment of madness from James Husband on 58 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 64' Marvin Ekpiteta gets the nod from Blackpool FC. He replaces James Husband and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace Jason Lokilo by Josh Sims on 65 minute.
- 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Louis Jones made 235 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 75' 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.
- 80' Ellis Simms makes a hat-trick on 80.
- 82' Time for substitution for Blackpool FC. Jerry Yates is replaced by Demetri Mitchell.
- 87' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 87.
- The final score is 2-0.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 12
- 1
- 4
- 20
-
3
James Husband ↓ Marvin Ekpiteta 64'
- 29
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Demetri Mitchell 82'
- 26
-
2
Jordan Gabriel ↓ Kevin Stewart 46'
- 19
Bench
-
21
Marvin Ekpiteta ↑ 64'
- 28
-
39
Kevin Stewart ↑ 46'
- 8
-
15
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 82'
- 33
- 38
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Reece James ↓ Anthony Greaves 46'
- 13
- 21
- 5
- 28
- 4
-
9
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↓ Omar Bogle 34'
- 14
-
10
Jason Lokilo ↓ Josh Sims 65'
- 17
- 19
Bench
-
20
Josh Sims ↑ 65'
-
7
Omar Bogle ↑ 34'
- 16
-
26
James Coppinger ↑ 65'
- 15
-
27
Anthony Greaves ↑ 46'
- 32
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ellis Simms | 3 |
| Reece James | 1 |
| Ben Whiteman | 1 |
| Cameron John | 1 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| CJ Hamilton | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-05-04
Blackpool FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-05-01
Rochdale AFC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-04-27
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2021-04-24
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2021-04-20
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-04-17
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
52%
Blackpool FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.