Doncaster Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Paul Lister
- Referee Matthew Jones
- Referee Wayne Grunnill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Nov | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Oxford United FC get us underway at Keepmoat Stadium.
- 5' Oxford United FC is showing some good football. However, Oxford United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 9' The referee has no hesitation. Robert Dickie is booked for Oxford United FC — Yellow card on 9.
- 14' Doncaster Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
- 19' 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.
- 20' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ben Whiteman makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 25' 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 Shaun Cummings suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Alistair Crawford has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Gavin Whyte has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' Poor challenge from Alistair Crawford. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' Doncaster Rovers FC have won 266 goals from 235 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' Josh Ruffels is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
- 64' Assisted by Jamie Hanson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gavin Whyte makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 73' Tommy Rowe is replacing Alistair Crawford for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 75' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. Shaun Cummings trudges off to be replaced by Matty Blair on 75 minutes.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andy Butler on 80 minutes.
- 84' The whistle greets James Coppinger as he departs to be replaced by Alfie May.
- 88' The whistle greets Jamie Mackie as he departs to be replaced by Luke Garbutt.
- 90' Against the run of play, Alfie May has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 3
- 12
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Alfie May 84'
- 8
- 9
- 7
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↓ Tommy Rowe 73'
- 15
-
29
Shaun Cummings ↓ Matty Blair 75'
Bench
- 16
- 13
- 24
-
10
Tommy Rowe ↑ 73'
-
17
Matty Blair ↑ 75'
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 84'
- 25
Coach
Grant McCann
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
19
Jamie Mackie ↓ Luke Garbutt 88'
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 14
- 17
- 15
- 8
- 10
- 16
Bench
- 41
- 9
- 29
- 23
- 22
-
3
Luke Garbutt ↑ 88'
- 30
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Henry | 3 |
| Matt Taylor | 2 |
| Olamide Shodipo | 2 |
| Taylor Richards | 1 |
| Marcus Browne | 1 |
| Billy Bodin | 1 |
| Nico Jones | 1 |
| Josh Martin | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2018-12-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2018-12-15
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–0
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2018-12-08
Bristol Rovers FC
0–4
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-12-01
Charlton Athletic FC
0–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-11-27
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Blackpool FC
W
2018-11-24
Barnsley FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
Oxford United FC Form
2018-12-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2018-12-15
Oxford United FC
2–0
Blackpool FC
W
2018-12-08
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2018-12-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2018-11-27
Oxford United FC
4–2
Rochdale AFC
W
2018-11-24
Bradford City AFC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.71
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Oxford United FC
54%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Oxford United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.