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

League One · 2018-19
Doncaster Rovers FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Burton Albion FC
Sat 19 Jan 2019 · 15:00 UTC Keepmoat Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Tyler Smith 76' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Marsden
  • Referee Robert Atkin
  • Referee Steve Rushton
  • Referee David Avent

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

3
3
3
Doncaster Rovers FC 9 games · Avg 2.8 goals Burton Albion FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-19 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC 2018-08-18 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jan Burton Albion FC H 2–2 D
12 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC A 2–3 L
06 Jan Preston North End FC A 3–1 W
01 Jan Rochdale AFC H 5–0 W
29 Dec Gillingham FC A 3–1 W
26 Dec Fleetwood Town FC A 0–3 L
Burton Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jan Doncaster Rovers FC A 2–2 D
12 Jan Gillingham FC H 2–3 L
05 Jan Rochdale AFC A 4–0 W
01 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 0–0 D
29 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–1 D
26 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Doncaster Rovers FC Burton Albion FC
#14 Position #17
60 Points 54
46 Played 46
17 / 9 / 20 W / D / L 13 / 15 / 18
50 Scored 50
69 Conceded 60
-19 GD -10
1.30 PPG 1.17
37% Win % 28%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts). Burton Albion FC are 17th (54 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Doncaster Rovers FC welcome Burton Albion FC for this crunch clash at Keepmoat Stadium.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 8' The deadlock is broken! John Brayford gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
  • 13' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Burton Albion FC's compact .
  • 18' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lucas Akins made 372 appearances and scored 40 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 23' Both keepers have barely been tested. Doncaster Rovers FC and Burton Albion FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 28' Doncaster Rovers FC have won 266 goals from 235 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 33' Burton Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 38' Doncaster Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 43' The 42-year-old Andy Butler has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' Alfie May gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Mallik Wilks and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Doncaster Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Burton Albion FC backline.
  • 53' Tyler Smith doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 55' Kieran Wallace is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jamie Allen at the 55 minute mark.
  • 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 65' England international Tom Anderson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 70' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 75' GOAL! Tyler Smith scores on 75. Assisted by James Coppinger
  • 76' Doncaster Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Burton Albion FC! David Templeton comes on to replace Scott Fraser.
  • 84' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 89' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — Josh Clarke exits the field as William Miller enters on 89.
  • 90' John Brayford adds to his 0 season tally! Burton Albion FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

Burton Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nigel Clough

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Akins 3
Joe Dodoo 2
Tyler Smith 2
John Brayford 2
Kieran Sadlier 1
Josh Martin 1
David Templeton 1
Ben Whiteman 1

Head to Head

2019-01-19 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC 2018-08-18 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2019-01-19 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC D 2019-01-12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 3–2 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2019-01-06 Preston North End FC 1–3 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2019-01-01 Doncaster Rovers FC 5–0 Rochdale AFC W 2018-12-29 Gillingham FC 1–3 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2018-12-26 Fleetwood Town FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L

Burton Albion FC Form

2019-01-19 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC D 2019-01-12 Burton Albion FC 2–3 Gillingham FC L 2019-01-05 Rochdale AFC 0–4 Burton Albion FC W 2019-01-01 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC D 2018-12-29 Burton Albion FC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2018-12-26 Burton Albion FC 3–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42 Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC or Burton Albion FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC39% Draw27% Burton Albion FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
61%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Burton Albion FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC28% Draw45% Burton Albion FC27%
Actual: Burton Albion FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Burton Albion FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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