Doncaster Rovers FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — League One .
- Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Gareth Viccars
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Joe Simpson
- Referee Richard Woodward
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Feb | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Southend United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Doncaster Rovers FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Doncaster Rovers FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Doncaster Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Doncaster Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 35' 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 Jack Hobbs suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' A moment of madness from Niall Ennis on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Doncaster Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 40' GOAL! Fejiri Okenabirhie scores on 40. Assisted by Reece James
- 45' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Cameron John comes on to replace Reece James.
- 48' Goal! Niall Ennis scores his 36 goal in 348 matches.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' A goal from the England international Joe Dodoo! He fires home on 57 to make it 2-1!
- 59' Jacob Mellis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jack Hobbs at the 59 minute mark.
- 64' Bolton Wanderers FC have won 387 goals from 323 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 72' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 72 minute. Fejiri Okenabirhie leaves to be changed by Devante Cole.
- 77' It looks like no one’s ball. Bolton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Moore might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Delaney. He replaces Kean Bryan on 85 minute.
- 86' The crowd applauds James Coppinger as he leaves the pitch. Jacob Ramsey steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Brad Halliday on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Reece James ↓ Cameron John 45'
- 5
- 4
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Jacob Ramsey 86'
- 8
- 9
- 2
- 24
- 6
- 7
- 31
Bench
-
44
Devante Cole ↑ 72'
- 13
- 17
- 10
-
32
Cameron John ↑ 45'
-
14
Jacob Ramsey ↑ 86'
- 22
Coach
Darren Moore
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
17
Kean Bryan ↓ Ryan Delaney 85'
- 12
- 4
- 8
- 20
-
5
Jack Hobbs ↓ Jacob Mellis 59'
- 23
- 10
- 2
- 18
Bench
- 3
-
6
Ryan Delaney ↑ 85'
-
14
Jacob Mellis ↑ 59'
- 35
- 43
- 19
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Eoin Doyle | 1 |
| George Thomason | 1 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 1 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Ademipo Odubeko | 1 |
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2020-02-11
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2020-02-08
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Rochdale AFC
D
2020-02-04
Tranmere Rovers FC
0–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-02-01
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2020-01-28
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–1
Southend United FC
W
2020-01-24
Sunderland AFC
0–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2020-02-11
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2020-02-08
Coventry City FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2020-02-01
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2020-01-28
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2020-01-18
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2020-01-14
Lincoln City FC
5–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
45%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 23% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

