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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 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

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
0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Doncaster Rovers FC have kicked off against Cheltenham Town FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott Flinders made 145 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 8' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace Tommy Rowe by Matthew Smith on 8 minute.
  • 13' Joe Dodoo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 18' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 23' Joseph Olowu is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cheltenham Town FC so far.
  • 24' What composure from Joe Dodoo! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 29' Christian Norton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Doncaster Rovers FC tonight.
  • 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Cheltenham Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kyle Joseph is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cheltenham Town FC.
  • 46' Tom Anderson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
  • 51' Cheltenham Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 54' The whistle greets Daniel Crowley as he departs to be replaced by Alfie May.
  • 55' Rodrigo Vilca doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 60' Cheltenham Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 65' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 68' The deadlock is broken! Alfie May gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
  • 73' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Duff might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 78' Doncaster Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 80' Tiago Cukur is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rodrigo Vilca at the 80 minute mark.
  • 81' Andrew Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Vassell on 81 minute.
  • 86' Kyle Vassell, a Northern Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 87' The referee has no hesitation. Pontus Dahlberg is booked for Doncaster Rovers FC — Yellow card on 87.
  • 90' Jordy Hiwula makes way for Aidan Barlow at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • The final score is 3-2.

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.