Doncaster Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 1

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FA Cup · 2023-24

Doncaster Rovers FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Accrington Stanley FC

Sat 4 Nov 2023 · 15:00 UTC Keepmoat Stadium 3,226 HT 45' · FT 45'

Kelvin Mellor og 8' 1–0

1–1 74' Shaun Whalley

Mo Faal 81' 2–1

2–2 84' Seamus Conneely

Y 27' Benjamin Woods

Y 29' Brad Hills

Tom Anderson 45' Y

Thomas Nixon 52' Y

Y 90' Tommy Leigh

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — FA Cup at Keepmoat Stadium.

Doncaster Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Alan Young
Assistant 1 Steve Durnall (England)
Assistant 2 Grant Taylor

Head-to-Head

Doncaster Rovers FC 9 games · Avg 2.2 goals Accrington Stanley FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-11-04 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Accrington Stanley FC 2022-02-22 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Accrington Stanley FC 2021-08-17 Accrington Stanley FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2021-04-20 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC 2021-02-17 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Nov	Accrington Stanley FC	H	2–2	D
05 Nov	King's Lynn Town FC	H	0–1	L
30 Apr	Oxford United FC	A	1–1	D
23 Apr	Burton Albion FC	H	2–0	W
18 Apr	Shrewsbury Town FC	A	3–3	D
15 Apr	Bolton Wanderers FC	H	1–2	L

Accrington Stanley FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Nov	Doncaster Rovers FC	A	2–2	D
07 May	Oxford United FC	A	2–1	W
29 Apr	Cambridge United FC	H	1–2	L
25 Apr	Bolton Wanderers FC	A	1–0	W
22 Apr	Portsmouth FC	A	0–1	L
18 Apr	Peterborough United FC	H	1–2	L

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

0% Clean Sheets
Accrington Stanley FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC

Owen Bailey

2 G

1 A

Accrington Stanley FC

Paddy Madden

2 G

1 A

Events

Match Events

0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Doncaster Rovers FC and Accrington Stanley FC get this one started.
5' Thomas Nixon has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
8' A stunning finish from Kelvin Mellor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
13' Accrington Stanley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
18' Brad Hills is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Doncaster Rovers FC so far.
23' England international Owen Bailey has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
27' Benjamin Woods catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 27.
29' Controversy at the stadium! Brad Hills argues furiously but the card stands.
34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
39' It looks surprising Accrington Stanley FC does not make any changes. Joe Pritchard has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
44' A quiet spell here at Keepmoat Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
45' It’s a booking for Doncaster Rovers FC player. Tom Anderson gets a card.
46' It is a substitution in Accrington Stanley FC team. Benjamin Woods is replaced by Jack Nolan on 46 minute.
51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
52' The referee has no hesitation. Thomas Nixon is booked for Doncaster Rovers FC — card on 52.
57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tom Anderson, as he is very good at scoring at Keepmoat Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
60' Kyle Hurst has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Broadbent on 60 minute.
65' Josh Andrews has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
70' It looks like no one’s ball. Accrington Stanley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
74' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Shaun Whalley makes no mistake. 0-2!
77' Joseph Olowu makes way for James Maxwell at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
81' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mo Faal makes no mistake. 1-2!
84' Seamus Conneely makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Accrington Stanley FC are in front.
86' Accrington Stanley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Korede Adedoyin is hanging Josh Andrews on the field on 86 minute.
89' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Jack Goodman on, Thomas Nixon off on 89 minutes.
90' The referee has no hesitation. Tommy Leigh is booked for Accrington Stanley FC — card on 90.
It finishes all square. Doncaster Rovers FC and Accrington Stanley FC share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

Accrington Stanley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Coleman

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Dion Charles	2
Josh Martin	2
Offrande Zanzala	2
Paul Smyth	2
Sean McConville	1
Joe Ironside	1
Jon Taylor	1
Joe Pritchard	1

Head to Head

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2023-11-04 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Accrington Stanley FC D 2022-11-05 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–1 King's Lynn Town FC L 2022-04-30 Oxford United FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2022-04-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Burton Albion FC W 2022-04-18 Shrewsbury Town FC 3–3 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2022-04-15 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Bolton Wanderers FC L

Accrington Stanley FC Form

2023-11-04 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Accrington Stanley FC D 2023-05-07 Oxford United FC 1–2 Accrington Stanley FC W 2023-04-29 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC L 2023-04-25 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2023-04-22 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC L 2023-04-18 Accrington Stanley FC 1–2 Peterborough United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.23 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 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Doncaster Rovers FC37% Draw30% Accrington Stanley FC33%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes50% 0% No50%

Avg goals/match: 2.43

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	89%	11%
± 1.5	70%	30%
± 2.5	43%	57%
± 3.5	23%	77%
± 4.5	11%	89%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw

67%

Draw or Accrington Stanley FC

63%

Doncaster Rovers FC or Accrington Stanley FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Doncaster Rovers FC26% Draw50% Accrington Stanley FC24%

Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.9%

0 – 0

11%

1 – 0

9.7%

0 – 1

9.4%

2 – 1

7.7%

1 – 2

7.5%

2 – 0

6.4%

0 – 2

6.2%

2 – 2

Actual

3 – 1

3.2%

1 – 3

3 – 0

2.6%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap	Doncaster Rovers FC covers	Push	Accrington Stanley FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	10%	84%
-1.5	16%	—	84%
-1	16%	20%	65%
-0.5	35%	—	65%
+0.5	66%	—	34%
+1	66%	19%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

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