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Doncaster Rovers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Doncaster Rovers FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Tue 26 Mar 2019 · 19:45 UTC Keepmoat Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Mallik Wilks 49' Y
Y 70' Tareiq Holmes-Dennis
Y 74' Edward Upson
Y 90' James Clarke

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Boyeson
  • Referee Paul Newhouse
  • Referee Gareth Mellor
  • Referee Martin Coy

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

5
1
Doncaster Rovers FC 6 games · Avg 3.5 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-26 Doncaster Rovers FC 4–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2018-12-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–4 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Mar Bristol Rovers FC H 4–1 W
23 Mar Luton Town FC A 0–4 L
15 Mar Barnsley FC H 0–0 D
12 Mar Blackpool FC A 1–1 D
09 Mar AFC Wimbledon A 0–2 L
02 Mar Charlton Athletic FC H 1–1 D
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Mar Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–4 L
23 Mar Plymouth Argyle FC A 2–2 D
16 Mar Charlton Athletic FC H 0–0 D
12 Mar Gillingham FC A 1–0 W
09 Mar Scunthorpe United FC A 1–0 W
02 Mar Blackpool FC H 4–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
31% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/6
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
Owen Bailey 3 G
Isaac Hutchinson 2 G
Jack Senior 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Keepmoat Stadium as Doncaster Rovers FC face off against Bristol Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 3' A goal from the England international James Coppinger! He fires home on 3 to make it 1-0!
  • 8' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
  • 12' GOAL! James Coppinger fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 17' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 22' Doncaster Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 27' 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 Tareiq Holmes-Dennis suffering a number of foals already.
  • 31' Mallik Wilks adds to his 0 season tally! Doncaster Rovers FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 36' 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.
  • 41' Doncaster Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 46' GOAL! Kieran Sadlier scores on 46.
  • 49' Controversy at the stadium! Mallik Wilks argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 54' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 59' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 66' Brilliant from the ! Jonson Clarke-Harris makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 66.
  • 70' A moment of madness from Tareiq Holmes-Dennis on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bristol Rovers FC will be frustrated.
  • 72' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis trudges off to be replaced by Joe Partington on 72 minutes.
  • 74' Bristol Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 74.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Alfie May on, Mallik Wilks off on 75 minutes.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. James Coppinger is replaced by Alfie Beestin on 80 minute.
  • 82' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Jakubiak departs to be replaced by Deon Moore.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Kieran Sadlier is replaced by Tyler Smith.
  • 89' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 90' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • With this win, Doncaster Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mallik Wilks 3
James Coppinger 3
Luke McCormick 2
Kieran Sadlier 2
Jon Taylor 2
Joe Wright 1
Madger Gomes 1
Tom Anderson 1

Head to Head

2019-03-26 Doncaster Rovers FC 4–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2018-12-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–4 Doncaster Rovers FC

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2019-03-26 Doncaster Rovers FC 4–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2019-03-23 Luton Town FC 4–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2019-03-15 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–0 Barnsley FC D 2019-03-12 Blackpool FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2019-03-09 AFC Wimbledon 2–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2019-03-02 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Charlton Athletic FC D

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2019-03-26 Doncaster Rovers FC 4–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-03-23 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–2 Bristol Rovers FC D 2019-03-16 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Charlton Athletic FC D 2019-03-12 Gillingham FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2019-03-09 Scunthorpe United FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2019-03-02 Bristol Rovers FC 4–0 Blackpool FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.07 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC to win 59% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC59% Draw23% Bristol Rovers FC18%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
41%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Bristol Rovers FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC44% Draw42% Bristol Rovers FC14%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.4%
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.6%
3 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 23% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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