Doncaster Rovers FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2019-20

Doncaster Rovers FC

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Oxford United FC

Wed 1 Jan 2020 · 15:00 UTC Keepmoat Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Reece James 57' Y

Y 74' James Henry

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 Paul Newhouse
Referee Seb Stockbridge
Referee Simon Clayton
Referee Craig Taylor

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

Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · Avg 3.1 goals Oxford United FC

Last 5 meetings

2020-01-01 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC 2019-10-12 Oxford United FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2019-04-27 Oxford United FC 2–2 Doncaster Rovers FC 2018-12-22 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–2 Oxford United FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Oxford United FC	H	1–0	W
29 Dec	Sunderland AFC	H	1–2	L
26 Dec	Peterborough United FC	A	3–0	W
21 Dec	Accrington Stanley FC	H	1–1	D
14 Dec	AFC Wimbledon	A	1–2	L
07 Dec	Milton Keynes Dons FC	H	1–1	D

Oxford United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
01 Jan	Doncaster Rovers FC	A	0–1	L
29 Dec	AFC Wimbledon	A	2–1	W
26 Dec	Lincoln City FC	H	1–0	W
21 Dec	Wycombe Wanderers FC	H	1–0	W
14 Dec	Milton Keynes Dons FC	A	0–1	L
07 Dec	Shrewsbury Town FC	H	0–0	D

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)

71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' In just a few seconds Keepmoat Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Doncaster Rovers FC and Oxford United FC.
5' Doncaster Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Oxford United FC's shape.
10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
15' Doncaster Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
20' It looks surprising Oxford United FC does not make any changes. James Henry has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
30' Doncaster Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Doncaster Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
34' Doncaster Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Reece James on 34.
39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Karl Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
44' Oxford United FC have won 485 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
49' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
54' Josh Ruffels has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
57' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Reece James will be fuming at that decision.
62' Niall Ennis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 8 cards already picked up this season.
64' Jon Taylor makes way for Max Watters at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
66' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Madger Gomes on, James Coppinger off on 66 minutes.
70' Alex Gorrin makes way for Jamie Mackie at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
74' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for James Henry.
79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
82' The supporters are chanting for Kwame Thomas. He replaces Niall Ennis on 82 minute.
85' Daniel Agyei is replacing Tariqe Fosu for the Oxford United FC side.
90' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Doncaster Rovers FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Moore

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

23
Daniel Agyei ↑ 85'
19
Jamie Mackie ↑ 70'
12
Sam Long
7
Robert Hall ↑ 70'
47
Fabio Lopes
5
Elliott Moore
13
Jack Stevens

Coach Karl Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
James Henry	3
Matt Taylor	2
Olamide Shodipo	2
Gavin Whyte	1
Sam Long	1
Alfie May	1
Jon Taylor	1
Ben Whiteman	1

Head to Head

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2020-01-01 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC W 2019-12-29 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Sunderland AFC L 2019-12-26 Peterborough United FC 0–3 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2019-12-21 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Accrington Stanley FC D 2019-12-14 AFC Wimbledon 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2019-12-07 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC D

Oxford United FC Form

2020-01-01 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC L 2019-12-29 AFC Wimbledon 1–2 Oxford United FC W 2019-12-26 Oxford United FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC W 2019-12-21 Oxford United FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2019-12-14 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1–0 Oxford United FC L 2019-12-07 Oxford United FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.22 Doncaster Rovers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.14 Oxford United FC xG

I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC or Oxford United FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Doncaster Rovers FC40% Draw29% Oxford United FC31%

Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes49% 0% No51%

Avg goals/match: 2.36

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	68%	32%
± 2.5	42%	58%
± 3.5	22%	78%
± 4.5	10%	90%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw

69%

Draw or Oxford United FC

60%

Doncaster Rovers FC or Oxford United FC

71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Doncaster Rovers FC26% Draw50% Oxford United FC24%

Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.1%

0 – 0

11.6%

1 – 0

Actual

0 – 1

9.6%

2 – 1

7.7%

1 – 2

7.2%

2 – 0

6.8%

0 – 2

2 – 2

4.5%

3 – 1

3.2%

1 – 3

2.8%

3 – 0

2.7%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap	Doncaster Rovers FC covers	Push	Oxford United FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	11%	84%
-1.5	16%	—	84%
-1	16%	20%	64%
-0.5	36%	—	64%
+0.5	67%	—	33%
+1	67%	19%	14%
+1.5	86%	—	14%
+2	86%	9%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

32% ✗

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

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