Doncaster Rovers FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 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 Declan Bourne
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Alix Pashley
- Referee Billy Smallwood
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 May | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 May | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Coventry City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 May | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–2 | 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' Doncaster Rovers FC have kicked off against Gillingham FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Mark Byrne is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gillingham FC so far.
- 10' Alex Baptiste is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
- 15' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 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' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Brilliant from the ! Alex Jakubiak makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 30.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 47' Against the run of play, Kieran Sadlier has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 52' Doncaster Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gillingham FC backline.
- 57' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ian Lawlor, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 62' Time for substitution for Gillingham FC. Regan Charles-Cook is replaced by Mark Marshall.
- 67' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 67 minute. Madger Antonio Gomes Aju leaves to be changed by Niall Ennis.
- 72' Another substitution for Gillingham FC to replace Mikael Ndjoli by Mark Byrne on 72 minute.
- 77' 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.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Barry Fuller.
- 84' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. James Coppinger is replaced by Alistair Crawford on 84 minute.
- 89' Ousseynou Cisse needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 15
- 1
- 4
- 26
- 19
- 8
- 2
- 6
-
12
Madger Gomes ↓ Niall Ennis 67'
- 7
Bench
- 17
- 21
- 23
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↑ 84'
- 24
- 32
-
31
Niall Ennis ↑ 67'
Coach
Darren Moore
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 11
- 12
- 5
- 7
- 1
-
23
Alex Jakubiak ↓ Elliott List 62'
- 4
-
10
Mikael Ndjoli ↓ Mark Byrne 72'
- 2
- 14
Bench
- 6
- 3
-
15
Elliott List ↑ 62'
-
18
Mark Byrne ↑ 72'
-
19
Mark Marshall ↑ 62'
- 9
- 21
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 2 |
| Cameron John | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Tom Anderson | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| James Coppinger | 1 |
| Danny Andrew | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-08-03
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2019-05-17
Charlton Athletic FC
2–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-05-12
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2019-05-04
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Coventry City FC
W
2019-04-27
Oxford United FC
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-04-23
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Accrington Stanley FC
L
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC or Gillingham FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Gillingham FC
59%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Gillingham FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

