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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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
Owen Bailey 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Chorley FC launch into their encounter with Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 2' Josh O'Keefe does the damage! The net is bulging and Chorley FC surge ahead!
  • 7' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 11' Against the run of play, Herbie Kane has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 16' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Chorley FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 21' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Doncaster Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chorley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 28' The whistle greets Josh O'Keefe as he departs to be replaced by Jake Cottrell.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' 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 Andy Butler suffering a number of foals already.
  • 42' Matty Blair is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
  • 43' What a moment for Courtney Meppen-Walter! That strike on 43 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Alfie May comes on to replace Matty Blair.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' Niall Mason has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 235 appearances.
  • 61' Controversy at the stadium! Matty Challoner argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 62' The referee calls foul for Josh Wilson. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 64' The crowd applauds Louis Almond as he leaves the pitch. Adam Anson steps in for Chorley FC.
  • 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Doncaster Rovers FC that had 235 games and scored 266 goals.
  • 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Elliot Newby on 72 minutes.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Chorley FC — Dale Whitham on, Kieran Glynn off on 74 minutes.
  • 77' Against the run of play, Herbie Kane has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Markus Carver.
  • 82' Tom Anderson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
  • 85' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Dale Whitham.
  • 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Chorley FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

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.