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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 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

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
29% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
Isaac Hutchinson 2 G
Jack Senior 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Doncaster Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Cheltenham Town FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Cheltenham Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 8' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Tommy Rowe is replaced by Matthew Smith.
  • 13' 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.
  • 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' Cheltenham Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 24' Goal! Joe Dodoo scores his 16 goal in 391 matches.
  • 29' Cheltenham Town FC is showing some good football. However, Cheltenham Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 34' Doncaster Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cheltenham Town FC backline.
  • 39' England international Liam Sercombe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 44' Alfie May has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 21 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' The deadlock is broken! Tom Anderson gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
  • 51' The 27-year-old Pontus Dahlberg has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 54' Daniel Crowley makes way for Alfie May at the 54 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cheltenham Town FC.
  • 55' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Rodrigo Vilca makes it 3-0.
  • 60' Chris Hussey has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 65' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 68' What a moment for Alfie May! That strike on 68 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 73' Doncaster Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cheltenham Town FC's shape.
  • 78' The energy levels are beginning to show. Richie Wellens might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 80' The whistle greets Rodrigo Vilca as he departs to be replaced by Tiago Cukur.
  • 81' Cheltenham Town FC ring the changes. Kyle Vassell has done his job and it is now time for Andrew Williams to step up.
  • 86' The travelling Cheltenham Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 87' The referee calls foul for Pontus Dahlberg. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 90' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Jordy Hiwula is withdrawn and Aidan Barlow gets his opportunity.
  • It finishes all square. Doncaster Rovers FC and Cheltenham Town FC share the spoils 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
Tom Anderson 1
Joe Dodoo 1
Rodrigo Vilca 1
Andrew Williams 1
Ben Williams 1
Matthew Pollock 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.