Doncaster Rovers FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Anthony Moore
- Referee Tom Nield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Swindon Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Doncaster Rovers FC | Northampton Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #24 |
| 60 | Points | 35 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 9 / 8 / 29 |
| 50 | Scored | 39 |
| 69 | Conceded | 74 |
| -19 | GD | -35 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 0.76 |
| 37% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts). Northampton Town FC are 24th (35 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Doncaster Rovers FC and Northampton Town FC has kicked off!
- 5' Angola international Elliot Simoes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Danny Rose has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 28' Taylor Richards is ready to make an impact after coming on for Scott Robertson at the 28 minute mark.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fraser Horsfall made 10 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' The travelling Northampton Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Northampton Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' A moment of madness from Ryan Edmondson on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Northampton Town FC will be frustrated.
- 46' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Cameron John departs to be replaced by James Coppinger.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Bryn Morris has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shaun McWilliams on 57 minute.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Danny Rose. He replaces Ryan Edmondson on 61 minute.
- 63' The referee shows Northampton Town FC player a Yellow card on 63.
- 68' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 72' Madger Gomes is replacing Matthew Smith for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 74' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Mikel Miller is replaced by Mark Marshall on 74 minute.
- 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Andy Butler might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 81' Danny Rose picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 86' With 0 assists to his name this season, Scott Robertson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Northampton Town FC.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Mark Marshall is booked for Northampton Town FC — Yellow card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Doncaster Rovers FC 0-0 Northampton Town FC.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 13
- 5
- 4
- 9
- 2
-
14
Matthew Smith ↓ Madger Gomes 72'
- 10
-
24
Cameron John ↓ James Coppinger 46'
- 22
- 8
Bench
- 1
- 16
- 28
-
26
James Coppinger ↑ 46'
-
6
Madger Gomes ↑ 72'
- 27
-
17
Taylor Richards ↑ 28'
Coach
Andy Butler
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
26
Ryan Edmondson ↓ Danny Rose 61'
- 13
-
17
Shaun McWilliams ↓ Bryn Morris 57'
- 7
- 4
- 23
- 28
-
14
Mikel Miller ↓ Mark Marshall 74'
- 6
- 15
Bench
- 10
-
45
Mark Marshall ↑ 74'
- 5
-
18
Bryn Morris ↑ 57'
- 2
-
29
Danny Rose ↑ 61'
- 35
Coach
Jon Brady
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
| George Broadbent | 1 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 1 |
| Joe Wright | 1 |
| Tyreece John-Jules | 1 |
| Hakeeb Adelakun | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-03-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-03-09
Crewe Alexandra FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-03-06
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-03-02
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-02-27
Ipswich Town FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-02-20
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–3
Hull City AFC
D
Northampton Town FC Form
2021-03-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-03-09
Charlton Athletic FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2021-03-06
Northampton Town FC
4–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-03-02
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-02-27
Swindon Town FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2021-02-23
Northampton Town FC
0–0
Rochdale AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
50%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Northampton Town FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.8%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 26% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.