Doncaster Rovers FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Smith
- Referee Barry Gordon
- Referee Graeme Fyvie
- Referee Robert Madley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Doncaster Rovers FC | Lincoln City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #1 |
| 60 | Points | 103 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 31 / 10 / 5 |
| 50 | Scored | 89 |
| 69 | Conceded | 41 |
| -19 | GD | +48 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 2.24 |
| 37% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Keepmoat Stadium!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Lincoln City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Lincoln City FC is showing some good football. However, Lincoln City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' 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' Brilliant from the ! Ben Whiteman makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 43.
- 48' Lincoln City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 53' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Doncaster Rovers FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 63' Doncaster Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' It looks surprising Lincoln City FC does not make any changes. Daniel Amos has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 69' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! Tony Scully comes on to replace Harry Anderson.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Joe Wright. He receives a Yellow card.
- 74' That is a Yellow card for Lincoln City FC. Timothy Eyoma will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' The Lincoln City FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Hopper departs to be replaced by Jamie Soule.
- 84' The crowd applauds Jon Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Brad Halliday steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 87' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Josh Sims is withdrawn and Jason Lokilo gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Doncaster Rovers FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Josh Sims ↓ Jason Lokilo 87'
- 3
- 5
- 16
- 4
- 8
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Brad Halliday 84'
- 9
- 14
- 24
- 1
Bench
- 13
- 21
- 26
-
2
Brad Halliday ↑ 84'
-
10
Jason Lokilo ↑ 87'
- 18
- 31
Coach
Darren Moore
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 5
- 7
-
9
Tom Hopper ↓ Jamie Soule 82'
-
26
Harry Anderson ↓ Tony Scully 69'
- 8
- 10
- 22
- 1
- 20
- 4
Bench
- 29
-
14
Theodore Archibald ↑ 69'
- 24
- 17
-
11
Tony Scully ↑ 69'
-
21
Jamie Soule ↑ 82'
- 30
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben House | 2 |
| Jon Taylor | 1 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Jorge Grant | 1 |
| Ben Whiteman | 1 |
| Taylor Richards | 1 |
| Danny Gardner | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2020-10-31
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-10-27
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2020-10-24
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2020-10-20
Doncaster Rovers FC
4–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
2020-10-17
Portsmouth FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-10-03
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
Lincoln City FC Form
2020-10-31
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2020-10-27
Crewe Alexandra FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-10-24
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Ipswich Town FC
W
2020-10-20
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2020-10-17
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
2020-10-10
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.08
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC or Lincoln City FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
64%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Lincoln City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.