Doncaster Rovers FC vs Crystal Palace FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Crystal Palace FC — FA Cup at Eco-Power Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Crystal Palace FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 5–4 | W |
| 01 Dec | Kettering Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Barrow AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Brentford FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | West Ham United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | Stockport County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Doncaster Rovers FC is hosting Crystal Palace FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Adam Wharton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Doncaster Rovers FC and Crystal Palace FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 31' What a moment for Daniel Munoz! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
- 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Crystal Palace FC that had 333 games and scored 393 goals.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Chilwell, as he is very good at scoring at Eco-Power Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Ben Chilwell. He replaces Tyrick Mitchell on 46 minute.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 55' A stunning finish from Justin Devenny — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 62' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. Billy Sharp has done his job and it is now time for Joe Ironside to step up.
- 67' Crystal Palace FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' The whistle greets George Broadbent as he departs to be replaced by Patrick Kelly.
- 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
- 80' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Thomas Nixon comes on to replace Jamie Sterry.
- 85' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 89' Caleb Kporha is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Munoz at the 89 minute mark.
- 90' Daichi Kamada makes way for Matheus Franca at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Crystal Palace FC.
- Crystal Palace FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
2
Jamie Sterry ↓ Thomas Nixon 80'
-
14
Billy Sharp ↓ Joe Ironside 62'
- 4
- 5
- 8
-
9
Robert Street ↓ Jordan Gibson 46'
- 19
- 3
- 17
-
18
Ethan Ennis ↓ Jack Senior 46'
Bench
- 24
- 10
- 1
-
23
Jack Senior ↑ 46'
-
20
Joe Ironside ↑ 62'
-
11
Jordan Gibson ↑ 46'
-
16
Thomas Nixon ↑ 80'
- 27
-
22
Patrick Kelly ↑ 70'
Coach
Grant McCann
Crystal Palace FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 5
- 14
- 30
-
18
Daichi Kamada ↓ Matheus Franca 90'
- 6
-
3
Tyrick Mitchell ↓ Ben Chilwell 46'
- 26
-
12
Daniel Munoz ↓ Caleb Kporha 89'
-
55
Justin Devenny ↓ Romain Esse 62'
-
20
Adam Wharton ↓ Jefferson Lerma 62'
Bench
-
25
Ben Chilwell ↑ 46'
- 17
-
8
Jefferson Lerma ↑ 62'
- 1
- 31
-
11
Matheus Franca ↑ 90'
-
21
Romain Esse ↑ 62'
-
58
Caleb Kporha ↑ 89'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Meyer | 1 |
| Jeffrey Schlupp | 1 |
| Daniel Munoz | 1 |
| Justin Devenny | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2025-02-10
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
2025-01-12
Hull City AFC
4–5
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2024-12-01
Kettering Town FC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2024-11-02
Barrow AFC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2023-12-02
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2023-11-14
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
Crystal Palace FC Form
2025-02-10
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
W
2025-02-02
Manchester United FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
W
2025-01-26
Crystal Palace FC
1–2
Brentford FC
L
2025-01-18
West Ham United FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
W
2025-01-15
Leicester City FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
W
2025-01-12
Crystal Palace FC
1–0
Stockport County FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.65
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Crystal Palace FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Crystal Palace FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Crystal Palace FC
80%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Crystal Palace FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Crystal Palace FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
16.2%
0 – 0
13%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 3
6.7%
1 – 0
6%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
2.8%
0 – 4
2.6%
2 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Crystal Palace FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +1 | 42% | 26% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.