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Bristol Rovers FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Bristol Rovers FC
0 – 4
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Sat 8 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' James Coppinger

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Andrew Aylott
  • Referee Matthew Lee
  • Referee John Busby
  • Referee Neil Hair
  • Referee Danny Gratton

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

1
5
Bristol Rovers FC 6 games · Avg 3.5 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–4 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC H 0–4 L
27 Nov Gillingham FC H 1–2 L
24 Nov Charlton Athletic FC A 1–3 L
21 Nov Barnet FC H 1–2 L
17 Nov Scunthorpe United FC H 1–2 L
11 Nov Barnet FC A 1–1 D
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 4–0 W
01 Dec Charlton Athletic FC A 2–0 W
27 Nov Blackpool FC H 2–0 W
24 Nov Barnsley FC A 1–1 D
20 Nov Chorley FC H 7–0 W
17 Nov AFC Wimbledon H 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' John Marquis doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 15' Doncaster Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' The 38-year-old Paul Taylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 31' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace James Clarke by Kyle Bennett on 31 minute.
  • 36' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol 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.
  • 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 43' The deadlock is broken! Mallik Wilks gets on the scoresheet on 43 minutes.
  • 45' James Coppinger is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 50' 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 Ollie Clarke suffering a number of foals already.
  • 54' Tom Anderson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 59' The England Mallik Wilks breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 0-4!
  • 60' A tactical swap from Bristol Rovers FC — Alex Rodman on, Ollie Clarke off on 60 minutes.
  • 61' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Stefan Payne is replaced by Alex Jakubiak.
  • 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darrell Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 69' Alistair Crawford makes way for Tommy Rowe at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 74' Danny Andrew is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Doncaster Rovers FC so far.
  • 79' Alfie May gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces James Coppinger and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 87' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Taylor is hanging Mallik Wilks on the field on 87 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Bristol Rovers FC and Doncaster Rovers FC share the spoils 0-4.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darrell Clarke

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mallik Wilks 3
James Coppinger 3
Luke McCormick 2
Kieran Sadlier 2
Jon Taylor 2
Taylor Richards 1
John Marquis 1
James Daly 1

Head to Head

2018-12-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–4 Doncaster Rovers FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2018-12-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–4 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2018-11-27 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Gillingham FC L 2018-11-24 Charlton Athletic FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2018-11-21 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Barnet FC L 2018-11-17 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Scunthorpe United FC L 2018-11-11 Barnet FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2018-12-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–4 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2018-12-01 Charlton Athletic FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2018-11-27 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Blackpool FC W 2018-11-24 Barnsley FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2018-11-20 Doncaster Rovers FC 7–0 Chorley FC W 2018-11-17 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 AFC Wimbledon W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.16 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC to win 62% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC16% Draw22% Doncaster Rovers FC62%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
38%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
84%
Bristol Rovers FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC11% Draw41% Doncaster Rovers FC48%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
12%
0 – 1
10.8%
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 3
8.4%
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 3
6.7%
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 4
3.7%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 0
3.4%
2 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 8% 88%
-0.5 12% — 88%
+0.5 33% — 67%
+1 33% 23% 44%
+1.5 56% — 44%
+2 56% 20% 23%
+2.5 77% — 23%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.