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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 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

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
#21 Position #7
6 Points 12
7 Played 8
1 / 3 / 3 W / D / L 3 / 3 / 2
8 Scored 13
9 Conceded 12
-1 GD +1
0.86 PPG 1.50
14% Win % 38%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
13% Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season

Doncaster Rovers FC are 21st (6 pts). Burton Albion FC are 7th (12 pts).

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
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
Isaac Hutchinson 2 G
Jack Senior 2 G
Burton Albion FC
Jack Armer 3 G 1 A
Finn Delap 2 G
Matthew Dennis 1 G
Kgaogelo Chauke 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Keepmoat Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 8' What composure from John Brayford! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 13' It looks surprising Doncaster Rovers FC does not make any changes. Andy Butler has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 18' Burton Albion FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 23' 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 Stephen Quinn suffering a number of foals already.
  • 28' Josh Clarke, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' England international John Marquis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 43' Doncaster Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Burton Albion FC's shape.
  • 46' Mallik Wilks makes way for Alfie May at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Doncaster Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 53' Assisted by Alfie May with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tyler Smith makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 55' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — Jamie Allen exits the field as Kieran Wallace enters on 55.
  • 60' The 30-year-old Marcus Harness has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 65' Doncaster Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 70' Reece Hutchinson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 75' Tyler Smith makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Doncaster Rovers FC are in front.
  • 76' Doncaster Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 79' Burton Albion FC ring the changes. Scott Fraser has done his job and it is now time for David Templeton to step up.
  • 84' Lucas Akins has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for William Miller. He replaces Josh Clarke on 89 minute.
  • 90' Against the run of play, John Brayford has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Fejiri Okenabirhie 1
Taylor Richards 1
Liam Boyce 1
Tom Hamer 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
1.53 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC or Burton Albion FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC39% Draw26% Burton Albion FC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
61%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Burton Albion FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC28% Draw44% Burton Albion FC28%
Actual: Burton Albion FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 0
6.5%
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.2%

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% 18% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 18% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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