Chorley FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Chorley FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — FA Cup .
- Chorley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Stephen Wade
- Referee David McNamara
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
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
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 2
- 6
-
8
Josh O'Keefe ↓ Jake Cottrell 28'
- 11
-
10
Louis Almond ↓ Adam Anson 64'
-
14
Kieran Glynn ↓ Dale Whitham 74'
- 9
Bench
- 12
-
18
Jake Cottrell ↑ 28'
- 16
-
17
Adam Anson ↑ 64'
-
15
Dale Whitham ↑ 74'
- 7
- 21
Coach
Jamie Vermiglio
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 3
- 12
- 26
-
17
Matty Blair ↓ Alfie May 46'
- 8
- 9
- 7
- 15
Bench
- 13
- 24
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 46'
- 18
- 25
- 21
- 11
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfie May | 4 |
| Herbie Kane | 3 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Courtney Meppen-Walters | 1 |
| Josh O'Keefe | 1 |
| Matty Blair | 1 |
Head to Head
Chorley FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2018-11-11
Chorley FC
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2018-11-03
Charlton Athletic FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2018-10-27
Coventry City FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2018-10-23
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Sunderland AFC
L
2018-10-20
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–3
Gillingham FC
D
2018-10-13
Rochdale AFC
2–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

