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 46 games · 60 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 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' The 33-year-old Tom Eaves has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 7' What a moment for Barry Fuller! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
- 12' 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.
- 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Lovell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Tom Eaves is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 26' The referee calls foul for Gabriel Zakuani. He receives a Yellow card.
- 28' The referee shows Gillingham FC player a Yellow card on 28.
- 33' Gillingham FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bradley Stevenson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gillingham FC.
- 48' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 48.
- 51' The England John Marquis breaks the deadlock on 51 minutes. 1-2!
- 52' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Herbie Kane departs to be replaced by Alistair Crawford.
- 56' The Gillingham FC manager makes a substitution. Bradley Stevenson departs to be replaced by Connor Ogilvie.
- 57' Billy Bingham gets the nod from Gillingham FC. He replaces Alex Lacey and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' Luke O'Neill is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Doncaster Rovers FC so far.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Callum Reilly. He receives a Yellow card.
- 67' Goal! Mallik Wilks scores his 59 goal in 235 matches.
- 69' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Jermaine Anderson on, Matty Blair off on 69 minutes.
- 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' The Gillingham FC manager makes a substitution. Luke O'Neill departs to be replaced by Navid Nasseri.
- 79' Marko Marosi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 235 appearances.
- 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' Assisted by Callum Reilly with the perfectly-timed delivery and Max Ehmer makes no mistake. 2-3!
- 90' Paul Taylor makes no mistake. The score reads 3-3 and Doncaster Rovers FC are in front.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Cameron John | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Callum Reilly | 1 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 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.