Sunday , 16 August 2026

Carlisle United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2020-21
Carlisle United FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Sun 29 Nov 2020 · 13:30 UTC Brunton Park HT 45+4' · FT 45+5'
Joshua Kayode 43' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Carlisle United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — FA Cup at Brunton Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Newhouse
  • Referee Scott Oldham
  • Referee David McNamara
  • Referee Chris Isherwood

Head-to-Head

1
Carlisle United FC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-29 Carlisle United FC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Carlisle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Nov Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–2 L
08 Nov Hayes & Yeading United FC A 2–2 D
01 Dec Lincoln City FC A 0–2 L
10 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–0 W
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Nov Carlisle United FC A 2–1 W
24 Nov Blackpool FC H 3–2 W
21 Nov Sunderland AFC H 1–1 D
07 Nov FC United of Manchester A 5–1 W
03 Nov AFC Wimbledon A 2–2 D
31 Oct Lincoln City FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Carlisle United FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Carlisle United FC
Regan Linney 3 G
Doncaster Rovers FC
Owen Bailey 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Carlisle United FC and Doncaster Rovers FC has kicked off!
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Doncaster Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' Ben Whiteman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Carlisle United FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 32' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ben Whiteman makes it 0-1.
  • 37' George Tanner has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' Ben Whiteman makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Doncaster Rovers FC are in front.
  • 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joshua Kayode on 43.
  • 48' 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.
  • 52' Jason Lokilo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Amos on 52 minute.
  • 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Beech will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 63' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Taylor Richards is withdrawn and Madger Gomes gets his opportunity.
  • 68' Carlisle United FC is showing some good football. However, Carlisle United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 70' A change in the Carlisle United FC ranks — Gime Toure exits the field as Lewis Alessandra enters on 70.
  • 75' Tyreece John-Jules has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Sims on 75 minute.
  • 78' Brilliant from the midfielder! Jon Mellish makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 78.
  • 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 88' Carlisle United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Doncaster Rovers FC's shape.
  • 90' The Carlisle United FC bench stirs into life. Josh Dixon is withdrawn and Gavin Reilly gets his opportunity.
  • Full Time. Doncaster Rovers FC beats Carlisle United FC

Lineups

Carlisle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Beech

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Moore

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21 Carlisle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Carlisle United FC28% Draw27% Doncaster Rovers FC45%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Carlisle United FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
72%
Carlisle United FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Carlisle United FC21% Draw45% Doncaster Rovers FC34%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 2
7.8%
0 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Carlisle United FC

Handicap Carlisle United FC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 22% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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