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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 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

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
#26 Position #21
0 Points 1
1 Played 1
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 0
1 Scored 1
2 Conceded 1
-1 GD +0
0.00 PPG 1.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season

Doncaster Rovers FC are 26th (0 pts). Burton Albion FC are 21st (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Burton Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Keepmoat Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Burton Albion FC.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 8' A goal from the England international John Brayford! He fires home on 8 to make it 0-1!
  • 13' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marko Marosi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Doncaster Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 23' Over 23 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Burton Albion FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' 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.
  • 46' Alfie May gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Mallik Wilks and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 53' The deadlock is broken! Tyler Smith gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
  • 55' Jamie Allen makes way for Kieran Wallace at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burton Albion FC.
  • 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 70' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 75' Assisted by James Coppinger with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tyler Smith makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tyler Smith.
  • 79' David Templeton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Scott Fraser at the 79 minute mark.
  • 84' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Josh Clarke as he leaves the pitch. William Miller steps in for Burton Albion FC.
  • 90' What a moment for John Brayford! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
  • It finishes all square. Doncaster Rovers FC and Burton Albion FC share the spoils 2-2.

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
Tyler Smith 2
John Brayford 2
Joe Dodoo 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
1.28 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC or Burton Albion FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

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

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
66%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Burton Albion FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC23% Draw46% Burton Albion FC31%
Actual: Burton Albion FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8.2%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Burton Albion FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 21% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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