Doncaster Rovers FC vs Charlton Athletic FC, League One 2018-19 PROMOTION PLAY OFFS SEMI FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Charlton Athletic FC — League One .
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
- Referee Samuel Lewis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Coventry City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Luton Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Charlton Athletic FC gets underway.
- 5' The travelling Charlton Athletic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' It’s high time Grant McCann made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Paul Downing is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Charlton Athletic FC.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Marko Marosi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Patrick Bauer.
- 32' What composure from Lyle Taylor! The Montserrat international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 34' Joe Aribo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
- 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Charlton Athletic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. James Coppinger trudges off to be replaced by Tommy Rowe on 46 minutes.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Doncaster Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' 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 Dillon Phillips suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' Darren Pratley gets the nod from Charlton Athletic FC. He replaces Albie Morgan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' Another change for Charlton Athletic FC made on 67 minute. Josh Parker leaves to be changed by Jason Pearce.
- 72' Jason Pearce is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Charlton Athletic FC tonight.
- 77' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Charlton Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 84' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Kieran Sadlier is withdrawn and Alfie May gets his opportunity.
- 87' Matty Blair adds to his 0 season tally! Doncaster Rovers FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Charlton Athletic FC take all three points.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 3
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Tommy Rowe 46'
- 17
- 8
- 9
- 7
- 15
- 31
-
22
Kieran Sadlier ↓ Alfie May 84'
Bench
- 18
- 44
- 33
- 12
-
10
Tommy Rowe ↑ 46'
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 84'
- 11
Coach
Grant McCann
Charlton Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 24
-
10
Josh Parker ↓ Jason Pearce 67'
- 9
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 23
- 17
- 2
-
19
Albie Morgan ↓ Darren Pratley 61'
Bench
- 21
- 22
-
15
Darren Pratley ↑ 61'
-
6
Jason Pearce ↑ 67'
- 3
- 32
- 8
Coach
Lee Bowyer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 3 |
| Conor Washington | 2 |
| Joe Aribo | 2 |
| Andy Butler | 2 |
| Jayden Stockley | 2 |
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
| Darren Pratley | 1 |
| Krystian Bielik | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-05-12
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2019-05-04
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Coventry City FC
W
2019-04-27
Oxford United FC
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-04-23
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2019-04-19
Sunderland AFC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-04-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
Charlton Athletic FC Form
2019-05-12
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2019-05-04
Charlton Athletic FC
4–0
Rochdale AFC
W
2019-04-27
Gillingham FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2019-04-22
Charlton Athletic FC
4–0
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2019-04-19
Oxford United FC
2–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2019-04-13
Charlton Athletic FC
3–1
Luton Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Charlton Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC or Charlton Athletic FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Charlton Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Charlton Athletic FC
66%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Charlton Athletic FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Charlton Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Charlton Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

