Doncaster Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC — League One .
- Doncaster Rovers FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Duncan Street
- Referee Graham Salisbury
- Referee Barry Gordon
- Referee Lisa Rashid
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Oct | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | Bradford City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Oct | Southend United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/6
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Owen Bailey | 3 G |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Doncaster Rovers FC face off against Gillingham FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 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.
- 7' Barry Fuller adds to his 0 season tally! Gillingham FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 12' Marko Marosi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 22' Tom Eaves has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Magnificent from Tom Eaves! That is 53 goals in 183 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' Gillingham FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bradley Stevenson on 28 minutes.
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Doncaster Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 38' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 43' The 43-year-old Andy Butler has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' GOAL! John Marquis fires home to make it 1-2!
- 52' Herbie Kane makes way for Alistair Crawford at the 52 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 56' Gillingham FC ring the changes. Bradley Stevenson has done his job and it is now time for Connor Ogilvie to step up.
- 57' Billy Bingham is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alex Lacey at the 57 minute mark.
- 62' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 62 minutes.
- 65' That is a Yellow card for Gillingham FC. Callum Reilly will be fuming at that decision.
- 67' What a moment for Mallik Wilks! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' Jermaine Anderson is replacing Matty Blair for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 71' Tom Eaves was booked on 71.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Ben Whiteman is booked for Doncaster Rovers FC — Yellow card on 74.
- 74' Luke O'Neill makes way for Navid Nasseri at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
- 79' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 84' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. James Coppinger has done his job and it is now time for Paul Taylor to step up.
- 88' A goal from the Germany international Max Ehmer! He fires home on 88 to make it 2-3!
- 90' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Paul Taylor makes no mistake. 3-3!
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 2
- 3
- 12
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Paul Taylor 84'
-
17
Matty Blair ↓ Jermaine Anderson 69'
- 8
- 9
- 7
-
15
Herbie Kane ↓ Alistair Crawford 52'
Bench
-
16
Paul Taylor ↑ 84'
- 1
- 35
- 19
- 14
-
22
Jermaine Anderson ↑ 69'
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↑ 52'
Coach
Grant McCann
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 1
-
4
Alex Lacey ↓ Billy Bingham 57'
-
2
Luke O'Neill ↓ Navid Nasseri 74'
- 6
- 5
- 33
- 25
- 14
- 13
- 9
Bench
- 30
-
34
Connor Ogilvie ↑ 56'
- 3
- 15
-
16
Billy Bingham ↑ 57'
-
17
Navid Nasseri ↑ 74'
- 24
Coach
Steve Lovell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cameron John | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 1 |
| Ben Sheaf | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2018-10-20
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–3
Gillingham FC
D
2018-10-13
Rochdale AFC
2–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-10-06
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–4
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2018-10-02
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2018-09-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-09-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Bradford City AFC
W
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC or Gillingham FC 76% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Gillingham FC
59%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Gillingham FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Gillingham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.9%
1 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 18% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.