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Doncaster Rovers FC vs Morecambe FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Morecambe FC
Sat 18 Sep 2021 · 14:00 UTC Keepmoat Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Joseph Olowu 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Morecambe FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.

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

1
Doncaster Rovers FC 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Morecambe FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-18 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Morecambe FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Morecambe FC H 1–0 W
11 Sep Wigan Athletic FC A 1–2 L
28 Aug Rotherham United FC A 0–2 L
21 Aug Portsmouth FC H 0–0 D
17 Aug Accrington Stanley FC A 0–1 L
14 Aug Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–2 L
Morecambe FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Doncaster Rovers FC A 0–1 L
11 Sep AFC Wimbledon H 3–4 L
28 Aug Sheffield Wednesday FC H 1–0 W
21 Aug Gillingham FC A 1–2 L
17 Aug Rotherham United FC H 0–1 L
14 Aug Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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' What a night it is going to be! Doncaster Rovers FC welcome Morecambe FC for this crunch clash at Keepmoat Stadium.
  • 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.
  • 10' Doncaster Rovers FC have won 266 goals from 235 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Richie Wellens will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kyle Knoyle is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Morecambe FC.
  • 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Doncaster Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 50' Morecambe FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Richie Wellens might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 57' Adam Phillips is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alfie McCalmont at the 57 minute mark.
  • 62' Joe Dodoo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 384 appearances.
  • 67' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Morecambe FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 69' The crowd applauds Jordy Hiwula as he leaves the pitch. Tiago Cukur steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 71' Morecambe FC ring the changes. Gregory Leigh has done his job and it is now time for Liam Gibson to step up.
  • 76' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joshua McPake suffering a number of foals already.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Morecambe FC! Joshua McPake comes on to replace Wesley McDonald.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Charlie Seaman. He replaces Rodrigo Vilca on 79 minute.
  • 82' The England Tommy Rowe breaks the deadlock on 82 minutes. 1-0!
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Joseph Olowu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • Another three points for Doncaster Rovers FC.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Richie Wellens

Morecambe FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.17 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59 Morecambe FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 74% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC50% Draw31% Morecambe FC19%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 1.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 26%
74%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Morecambe FC
50%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Morecambe FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC31% Draw57% Morecambe FC12%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.7%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
4.3%
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 2
2.7%
2 – 2
2.2%
4 – 0
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Morecambe FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 27% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 13% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
56% ✓
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.