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Bristol Rovers FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Bristol Rovers FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Sat 11 Jan 2020 · 15:00 UTC Memorial Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 67' Tom Anderson
Liam Sercombe 67' Y
Edward Upson 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Graham
  • Referee Brett Huxtable
  • Referee Andrew Laver
  • Referee Paul Yates

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
2020-01-11 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC 2019-10-19 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-03-26 Doncaster Rovers FC 4–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2018-12-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–4 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Jan Doncaster Rovers FC H 0–2 L
01 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC A 0–3 L
29 Dec Fleetwood Town FC A 0–0 D
26 Dec AFC Wimbledon H 1–2 L
21 Dec Peterborough United FC H 0–0 D
14 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 2–1 W
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 2–0 W
07 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W
01 Jan Oxford United FC H 1–0 W
29 Dec Sunderland AFC H 1–2 L
26 Dec Peterborough United FC A 3–0 W
21 Dec Accrington Stanley FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Bristol Rovers FC host Doncaster Rovers FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Doncaster Rovers FC's shape.
  • 10' 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 Alex Rodman suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' It looks surprising Doncaster Rovers FC does not make any changes. Jon Taylor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Cameron Hargreaves has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
  • 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 50' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 60' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Josh Barrett is replaced by Gavin Reilly.
  • 65' James Coppinger is replacing Madger Gomes for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
  • 67' Tom Anderson was booked on 67.
  • 72' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 73' A change in the Doncaster Rovers FC ranks — Kieran Sadlier exits the field as Rakish Bingham enters on 73.
  • 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol Rovers FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 80' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis is hanging Cameron Hargreaves on the field on 80 minute.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Edward Upson on 81.
  • 86' Ben Whiteman does the damage! The net is bulging and Doncaster Rovers FC surge ahead!
  • 89' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jayden Mitchell-Lawson is hanging Luke Leahy on the field on 89 minute.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Jon Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Matty Blair steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ben Garner

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Moore

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mallik Wilks 3
James Coppinger 3
Jon Taylor 2
Luke McCormick 2
Kieran Sadlier 2
Ben Whiteman 1
Rakish Bingham 1
Joe Wright 1

Head to Head

2020-01-11 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC 2019-10-19 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2019-03-26 Doncaster Rovers FC 4–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2018-12-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–4 Doncaster Rovers FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2020-01-11 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2020-01-01 Milton Keynes Dons FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-12-29 Fleetwood Town FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2019-12-26 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 AFC Wimbledon L 2019-12-21 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Peterborough United FC D 2019-12-14 Ipswich Town FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC W

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2020-01-11 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2020-01-07 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2020-01-01 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC W 2019-12-29 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Sunderland AFC L 2019-12-26 Peterborough United FC 0–3 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2019-12-21 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Accrington Stanley FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.74 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 56% + Doncaster Rovers FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC19% Draw26% Doncaster Rovers FC55%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
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

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
44%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
81%
Bristol Rovers FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC12% Draw47% Doncaster Rovers FC41%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
0 – 0
10.3%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 3
7%
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 0
5.2%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 4
3.1%
1 – 4
2.4%

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% 10% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 40% — 60%
+1 40% 25% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 19% 16%
+2.5 84% — 16%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
48% ✗

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