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 7 games · 6 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 | 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
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
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' Three points are at stake. Doncaster Rovers FC host Bristol Rovers FC — let the battle begin!
- 3' James Coppinger puts Doncaster Rovers FC on the lead.
- 8' The 31-year-old Kieran Sadlier has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 12' What composure from James Coppinger! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 17' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
- 27' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' Goal! Mallik Wilks scores his 59 goal in 239 matches.
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Kieran Sadlier has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 46 minutes.
- 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mallik Wilks on 49 minutes.
- 54' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' Bristol Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 64' Doncaster Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bristol Rovers FC's shape.
- 66' Jonson Clarke-Harris adds to his 0 season tally! Bristol Rovers FC lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
- 70' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 72' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis is replaced by Joe Partington.
- 74' The referee shows Bristol Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 74.
- 75' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. Mallik Wilks has done his job and it is now time for Alfie May to step up.
- 80' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. James Coppinger is withdrawn and Alfie Beestin gets his opportunity.
- 82' The crowd applauds Alex Jakubiak as he leaves the pitch. Deon Moore steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 84' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Kieran Sadlier is replaced by Tyler Smith.
- 89' Doncaster Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for James Clarke on 90 minutes.
- Another three points for Doncaster Rovers FC.
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.