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 1 games · 0 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 | 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
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Doncaster Rovers FC and Gillingham FC has kicked off!
- 5' It looks surprising Gillingham FC does not make any changes. Gabriel Zakuani has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 7' Gillingham FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Barry Fuller on 7.
- 12' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 17' Doncaster Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Doncaster Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 22' 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.
- 25' What composure from Tom Eaves! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 26' A moment of madness from Gabriel Zakuani on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Gillingham FC will be frustrated.
- 28' The referee has no hesitation. Bradley Stevenson is booked for Gillingham FC — Yellow card on 28.
- 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Gillingham FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 48' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 51' John Marquis makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Doncaster Rovers FC are in front.
- 52' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Herbie Kane departs to be replaced by Alistair Crawford.
- 56' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Bradley Stevenson by Connor Ogilvie on 56 minute.
- 57' Billy Bingham is replacing Alex Lacey for the Gillingham FC side.
- 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 65' A moment of madness from Callum Reilly on 65 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Gillingham FC will be frustrated.
- 67' What a moment for Mallik Wilks! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' Jermaine Anderson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matty Blair on 69 minute.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Tom Eaves. He receives a Yellow card.
- 74' The referee calls foul for Ben Whiteman. He receives a Yellow card.
- 74' Navid Nasseri is replacing Luke O'Neill for the Gillingham FC side.
- 79' Billy Bingham is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Doncaster Rovers FC tonight.
- 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' GOAL! Max Ehmer scores on 88. Assisted by Callum Reilly
- 90' Paul Taylor doubles the advantage! 3-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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.

