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

League One · 2019-20
Doncaster Rovers FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Accrington Stanley FC
Sat 21 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC Keepmoat Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Madger Gomes 69' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Haines
  • Referee
  • Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
  • Referee Richard Bartlett

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

2
2
5
Doncaster Rovers FC 9 games · Avg 2.2 goals Accrington Stanley FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-21 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Accrington Stanley FC 2019-04-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Accrington Stanley FC 2018-10-02 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Accrington Stanley FC H 1–1 D
14 Dec AFC Wimbledon A 1–2 L
07 Dec Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–1 D
23 Nov Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
02 Nov Burton Albion FC H 2–2 D
22 Oct Southend United FC A 7–1 W
Accrington Stanley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–1 D
14 Dec Portsmouth FC H 4–1 W
07 Dec Tranmere Rovers FC A 1–1 D
23 Nov Bolton Wanderers FC H 7–1 W
16 Nov Rotherham United FC A 0–1 L
02 Nov Coventry City FC A 0–0 D

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Keepmoat Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Accrington Stanley FC.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The travelling Accrington Stanley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' England international Colby Bishop has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Accrington Stanley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Accrington Stanley FC's compact .
  • 40' Kieran Sadlier has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. Reece James has done his job and it is now time for Joe Wright to step up.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Accrington Stanley FC that had 231 games and scored 314 goals.
  • 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 57' What composure from Jon Taylor! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 62' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 69' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Madger Gomes will be fuming at that decision.
  • 72' Accrington Stanley FC make a change. Joe Pritchard trudges off to be replaced by Sean McConville on 72 minutes.
  • 77' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace James Coppinger by Niall Ennis on 77 minute.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Rakish Bingham comes on to replace Kwame Thomas.
  • 82' GOAL! Offrande Zanzala scores on 82. Assisted by Sean McConville
  • 87' A quiet spell here at Keepmoat Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Moore

Accrington Stanley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Coleman

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dion Charles 2
Josh Martin 2
Offrande Zanzala 2
Paul Smyth 2
Pontus Dahlberg 1
Joseph Olowu 1
Mo Faal 1
Offrande Zanzala 1

Head to Head

2019-12-21 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Accrington Stanley FC 2019-04-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Accrington Stanley FC 2018-10-02 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2019-12-21 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Accrington Stanley FC D 2019-12-14 AFC Wimbledon 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2019-12-07 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC D 2019-11-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2019-11-02 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC D 2019-10-22 Southend United FC 1–7 Doncaster Rovers FC W

Accrington Stanley FC Form

2019-12-21 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Accrington Stanley FC D 2019-12-14 Accrington Stanley FC 4–1 Portsmouth FC W 2019-12-07 Tranmere Rovers FC 1–1 Accrington Stanley FC D 2019-11-23 Accrington Stanley FC 7–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W 2019-11-16 Rotherham United FC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC L 2019-11-02 Coventry City FC 0–0 Accrington Stanley FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC or Accrington Stanley FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC35% Draw32% Accrington Stanley FC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
65%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Accrington Stanley FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC24% Draw52% Accrington Stanley FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.3%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Accrington Stanley FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 20% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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