Thursday , 2 July 2026

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Cheltenham Town FC
Sat 23 Oct 2021 · 14:00 UTC Keepmoat Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Pontus Dahlberg 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Cheltenham Town FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.

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

1
1
Doncaster Rovers FC 2 games · Avg 4.5 goals Cheltenham Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–2 Cheltenham Town FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Cheltenham Town FC H 3–2 W
19 Oct Gillingham FC A 0–1 L
16 Oct Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–2 L
02 Oct Milton Keynes Dons FC H 2–1 W
28 Sep Ipswich Town FC A 0–6 L
25 Sep Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–2 L
Cheltenham Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Doncaster Rovers FC A 2–3 L
19 Oct Morecambe FC H 3–1 W
16 Oct Accrington Stanley FC H 1–0 W
02 Oct Rotherham United FC H 0–2 L
28 Sep Sunderland AFC A 0–5 L
25 Sep Wigan Athletic FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Keepmoat Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 8' Matthew Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tommy Rowe on 8 minute.
  • 13' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 18' Cheltenham Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 18.
  • 23' 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.
  • 24' GOAL! Joe Dodoo scores on 24.
  • 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 34' Kyle Joseph needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Cheltenham Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Doncaster Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 46' GOAL! Tom Anderson scores on 45.
  • 51' Kyle Vassell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 54' Time for substitution for Cheltenham Town FC. Daniel Crowley is replaced by Alfie May.
  • 55' What a strike from Rodrigo Vilca! The score is 3-0.
  • 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Close made 371 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 68' What a strike from Alfie May! The score is 3-1.
  • 73' 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 Sean Long suffering a number of foals already.
  • 78' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 78 minutes.
  • 80' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace Rodrigo Vilca by Tiago Cukur on 80 minute.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Andrew Williams. He replaces Kyle Vassell on 81 minute.
  • 86' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daniel Crowley, as he is very good at scoring at Keepmoat Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 87' Pontus Dahlberg is having his name booked by the referee on 87.
  • 90' The whistle greets Jordy Hiwula as he departs to be replaced by Aidan Barlow.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Cheltenham Town FC.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Richie Wellens

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Duff

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alfie May 3
Andrew Williams 1
Ben Williams 1
Matthew Pollock 1
Tom Anderson 1
Joe Dodoo 1
Rodrigo Vilca 1

Head to Head

2021-10-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–2 Cheltenham Town FC

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2021-10-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–2 Cheltenham Town FC W 2021-10-19 Gillingham FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-10-16 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2021-10-02 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2021-09-28 Ipswich Town FC 6–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-09-25 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L

Cheltenham Town FC Form

2021-10-23 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–2 Cheltenham Town FC L 2021-10-19 Cheltenham Town FC 3–1 Morecambe FC W 2021-10-16 Cheltenham Town FC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2021-10-02 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC L 2021-09-28 Sunderland AFC 5–0 Cheltenham Town FC L 2021-09-25 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Cheltenham Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.07 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 Cheltenham Town FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC53% Draw23% Cheltenham Town FC24%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Cheltenham Town FC
47%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Cheltenham Town FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC39% Draw40% Cheltenham Town FC21%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Cheltenham Town FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 16% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 21% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 13% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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