Saturday , 14 November 2026

Chorley FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2018-19
Chorley FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Sun 11 Nov 2018 · 12:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Matty Blair
Matty Challoner 61' R
Josh Wilson 62' Y
Elliot Newby 72' Y
Markus Carver 81' Y
Y 82' Tom Anderson
Y 82' Ben Whiteman
Dale Whitham 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Chorley FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Ross Joyce
  • Referee David Avent
  • Referee Stephen Wade
  • Referee David McNamara

Head-to-Head

1
1
Chorley FC 2 games · Avg 5.5 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-11 Chorley FC 2–2 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Chorley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov Doncaster Rovers FC H 2–2 D
20 Oct Barrow AFC H 3–2 W
06 Oct Peterborough Sports FC A 3–0 W
22 Sep Leek Town FC H 3–0 W
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Nov Chorley FC A 2–2 D
03 Nov Charlton Athletic FC A 0–2 L
27 Oct Coventry City FC A 1–2 L
23 Oct Sunderland AFC H 0–1 L
20 Oct Gillingham FC H 3–3 D
13 Oct Rochdale AFC A 3–2 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Chorley FC host Doncaster Rovers FC — let the battle begin!
  • 2' What a strike from Josh O'Keefe! The score is 1-0.
  • 7' It looks like no one’s ball. Chorley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 11' What composure from Herbie Kane! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 16' Chorley FC is showing some good football. However, Chorley FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 26' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 28' Jake Cottrell is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh O'Keefe at the 28 minute mark.
  • 33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chorley FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 42' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Matty Blair will be fuming at that decision.
  • 43' Chorley FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Courtney Meppen-Walter on 43.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Alfie May. He replaces Matty Blair on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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 Ben Whiteman suffering a number of foals already.
  • 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 61' Controversy at the stadium! Matty Challoner argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Josh Wilson on 62 minutes.
  • 64' A change in the Chorley FC ranks — Louis Almond exits the field as Adam Anson enters on 64.
  • 69' It is a cagey affair so far. Chorley FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
  • 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Elliot Newby.
  • 74' Fresh legs for Chorley FC! Dale Whitham comes on to replace Kieran Glynn.
  • 77' Herbie Kane does the damage! The net is bulging and Doncaster Rovers FC surge ahead!
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Markus Carver on 81.
  • 82' The referee shows Doncaster Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 82.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dale Whitham on 85.
  • 90' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Chorley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jamie Vermiglio

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78 Chorley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Chorley FC48% Draw25% Doncaster Rovers FC27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Chorley FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
52%
Chorley FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chorley FC34% Draw43% Doncaster Rovers FC23%
Actual: Chorley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Chorley FC

Handicap Chorley FC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 20% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Chorley FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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