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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
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' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Accrington Stanley FC's compact .
  • 10' Andy Butler is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Accrington Stanley FC tonight.
  • 15' The 39-year-old Mark Hughes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' Accrington Stanley FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 25' Accrington Stanley FC have won 314 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darren Moore will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 42' Paul Smyth is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 47' Accrington Stanley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Accrington Stanley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Accrington Stanley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Jon Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Josh Sims steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 70' Brad Halliday needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 16 Yellow cards this season.
  • 75' Josh Sims has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 79' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Paul Smyth.
  • 82' Cameron John has so much to prove this time. He replaces Taylor Richards on 82 minute.
  • 87' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • Doncaster Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Accrington Stanley FC were simply the better side today.

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.