Doncaster Rovers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Paul Newhouse
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee Martin Coy
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Keepmoat Stadium that hosts another battle between Doncaster Rovers FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
- 3' A stunning finish from James Coppinger — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 8' 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 Alistair Crawford suffering a number of foals already.
- 12' GOAL! James Coppinger fires home to make it 2-0!
- 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joe Partington, as he is very good at scoring at Keepmoat Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 22' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 27' Jonson Clarke-Harris, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' Against the run of play, Mallik Wilks has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Kieran Sadlier makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and Doncaster Rovers FC are in front.
- 49' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mallik Wilks.
- 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 64' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 66' Against the run of play, Jonson Clarke-Harris has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 70' Tareiq Holmes-Dennis catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 70.
- 72' Joe Partington is replacing Tareiq Holmes-Dennis for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Edward Upson on 74 minutes.
- 75' Alfie May has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mallik Wilks on 75 minute.
- 80' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. James Coppinger trudges off to be replaced by Alfie Beestin on 80 minutes.
- 82' The whistle greets Alex Jakubiak as he departs to be replaced by Deon Moore.
- 84' Tyler Smith is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kieran Sadlier at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tommy Rowe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 90' James Clarke is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The points are shared — Doncaster Rovers FC 4-1 Bristol Rovers FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 3
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Alfie Beestin 80'
- 10
- 17
- 9
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↓ Alfie May 75'
- 11
- 31
-
22
Kieran Sadlier ↓ Tyler Smith 84'
Bench
-
18
Tyler Smith ↑ 84'
- 44
- 33
- 12
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 75'
-
14
Alfie Beestin ↑ 80'
- 41
Coach
Grant McCann
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 8
- 13
-
6
Edward Upson ↓ Stuart Sinclair 75'
- 20
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↓ Deon Moore 82'
- 25
- 19
Bench
- 21
-
24
Stuart Sinclair ↑ 75'
-
22
Joe Partington ↑ 72'
- 7
- 30
- 10
-
43
Deon Moore ↑ 82'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mallik Wilks | 3 |
| James Coppinger | 3 |
| Luke McCormick | 2 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 2 |
| Jon Taylor | 2 |
| Madger Gomes | 1 |
| Tom Anderson | 1 |
| Taylor Richards | 1 |
Head to Head
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
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.