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Doncaster Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Wed 17 Feb 2021 · 19:00 UTC Keepmoat Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 79' Paul Smyth

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FCLeague One at Keepmoat Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Dean Whitestone
  • Referee Gareth Mellor
  • Referee Barry Gordon
  • Referee Geoff Eltringham
  • Referee Mark Jones
  • Referee Mark Dwyer
  • Referee James Wilson
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Accrington Stanley FC H 0–1 L
13 Feb Sunderland AFC A 1–4 L
09 Feb Fleetwood Town FC A 1–3 L
06 Feb Oxford United FC H 3–2 W
30 Jan Lincoln City FC A 1–0 W
26 Jan AFC Wimbledon H 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–0 W
14 Feb Lincoln City FC A 2–2 D
09 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–1 L
06 Feb Northampton Town FC H 0–0 D
02 Feb Bristol Rovers FC H 6–1 W
30 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC A 2–2 D

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Doncaster Rovers FC host Accrington Stanley FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Cameron John has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Accrington Stanley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joe Wright made 235 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 35' Adam Phillips has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
  • 42' Against the run of play, Paul Smyth has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 52' Doncaster Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Accrington Stanley FC backline.
  • 57' With 0 assists to his name this season, Colby Bishop is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Accrington Stanley FC.
  • 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Accrington Stanley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Josh Sims. He replaces Jon Taylor on 65 minute.
  • 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dion Charles, as he is very good at scoring at Keepmoat Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 79' Accrington Stanley FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 82' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. Taylor Richards trudges off to be replaced by Cameron John on 82 minutes.
  • 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC or Accrington Stanley FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC33% Draw30% Accrington Stanley FC37%
Actual: Accrington Stanley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
67%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Accrington Stanley FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC24% Draw50% Accrington Stanley FC26%
Actual: Accrington Stanley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%

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% 19% 67%
-0.5 33% 67%
+0.5 64% 36%
+1 64% 20% 16%
+1.5 84% 16%
+2 84% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
31%
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
32%

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