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Doncaster Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Doncaster Rovers FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Oxford United FC
Sat 22 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC Keepmoat Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 9' Rob Dickie
Alistair Crawford 45' Y
Y 45' John Mousinho
Y 45' Jamie Hanson
Y 61' Josh Ruffels
Andy Butler 80' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.

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 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

2
3
2
Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · Avg 3.1 goals Oxford United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-22 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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

Season Stats

Doncaster Rovers FC Oxford United FC
#26 Position #16
0 Points 1
1 Played 1
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 0
1 Scored 2
2 Conceded 2
-1 GD +0
0.00 PPG 1.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season

Doncaster Rovers FC are 26th (0 pts). Oxford United FC are 16th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Oxford United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Doncaster Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Oxford United FC.
  • 5' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 9' A meaty challenge results in booking for Robert Dickie on 9.
  • 14' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Doncaster Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 19' Over 19 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' Brilliant from the ! Ben Whiteman makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 20.
  • 25' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' Gavin Whyte has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' Oxford United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alistair Crawford.
  • 50' 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 James Henry suffering a number of foals already.
  • 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 61' Oxford United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 64' What composure from Gavin Whyte! The Northern Ireland international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 73' Doncaster Rovers FC ring the changes. Alistair Crawford has done his job and it is now time for Tommy Rowe to step up.
  • 75' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Shaun Cummings is withdrawn and Matty Blair gets his opportunity.
  • 80' Poor challenge from Andy Butler. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 84' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. James Coppinger trudges off to be replaced by Alfie May on 84 minutes.
  • 88' Luke Garbutt gets the nod from Oxford United FC. He replaces Jamie Mackie and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' The England forward Alfie May breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 2-1!
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Henry 3
Matt Taylor 2
Olamide Shodipo 2
Reece James 1
Josh Ruffels 1
Gavin Whyte 1
Sam Long 1
Alfie May 1

Head to Head

2018-12-22 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Oxford United FC

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
1.94 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.26 Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Doncaster Rovers FC or Oxford United FC 78%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC38% Draw22% Oxford United FC40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 59%
41%
± 4.5 40%
60%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Oxford United FC
62%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Oxford United FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC28% Draw37% Oxford United FC35%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3.1%
0 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Oxford United FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 10% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 15% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 18% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 13% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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