Doncaster Rovers FC vs Morecambe FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Morecambe FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Morecambe FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Doncaster Rovers FC and Morecambe FC get this one started.
- 5' The 29-year-old Wesley McDonald has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Kyle Knoyle is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Doncaster Rovers FC so far.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Keepmoat Stadium. Morecambe FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' It looks surprising Morecambe FC does not make any changes. Tommy Rowe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Jamaica international Gregory Leigh has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' Anthony O'Connor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 114 appearances.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Morecambe FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 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' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 57' Another change for Morecambe FC made on 57 minute. Alfie McCalmont leaves to be changed by Adam Phillips.
- 62' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Morecambe FC's compact .
- 67' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordy Hiwula is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 69' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. Jordy Hiwula has done his job and it is now time for Tiago Cukur to step up.
- 71' Fresh legs for Morecambe FC! Liam Gibson comes on to replace Gregory Leigh.
- 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 78' Fresh legs for Morecambe FC! Joshua McPake comes on to replace Wesley McDonald.
- 79' Charlie Seaman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rodrigo Vilca on 79 minute.
- 82' Tommy Rowe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Doncaster Rovers FC are in front.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joseph Olowu on 84.
- 89' Alfie McCalmont, a Northern Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Doncaster Rovers FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 12
- 4
- 10
- 20
- 2
-
17
Jordy Hiwula ↓ Tiago Cukur 69'
- 6
- 22
- 14
-
25
Rodrigo Vilca ↓ Charlie Seaman 79'
Bench
- 1
- 23
- 15
-
19
Charlie Seaman ↑ 79'
- 5
- 16
-
21
Tiago Cukur ↑ 69'
Coach
Richie Wellens
Morecambe FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
-
3
Gregory Leigh ↓ Liam Gibson 71'
- 4
- 21
- 31
- 24
- 8
-
7
Wesley McDonald ↓ Joshua McPake 78'
- 9
-
25
Alfie McCalmont ↓ Adam Phillips 57'
- 20
Bench
- 1
- 15
- 10
-
18
Adam Phillips ↑ 57'
- 6
-
22
Liam Gibson ↑ 71'
-
11
Joshua McPake ↑ 78'
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tommy Rowe | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-09-18
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Morecambe FC
W
2021-09-11
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-08-28
Rotherham United FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-08-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Portsmouth FC
D
2021-08-17
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-08-14
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
Morecambe FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.