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

League One · 2019-20
Doncaster Rovers FC
1 – 0
Full Time
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.

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 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
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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

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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Doncaster Rovers FC is hosting Oxford United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Oxford United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Doncaster Rovers FC that had 235 games and scored 266 goals.
  • 25' Oxford United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 34' What a moment for Reece James! That strike on 34 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 39' James Coppinger needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 6 Yellow cards this season.
  • 44' The travelling Oxford United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 49' Oxford United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 49.
  • 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Oxford United FC's compact .
  • 57' Reece James is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
  • 62' The 40-year-old Jamie Mackie has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Max Watters on, Jon Taylor off on 64 minutes.
  • 66' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 66 minute. James Coppinger leaves to be changed by Madger Gomes.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Jamie Mackie. He replaces Alex Gorrin on 70 minute.
  • 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Henry on 74.
  • 79' Both keepers have barely been tested. Doncaster Rovers FC and Oxford United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Kwame Thomas. He replaces Niall Ennis on 82 minute.
  • 85' The whistle greets Tariqe Fosu as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Agyei.
  • 90' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Karl Robinson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Doncaster Rovers FC 1-0 Oxford United FC.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Moore

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Henry 3
Matt Taylor 2
Olamide Shodipo 2
Josh Martin 1
John Marquis 1
Cameron Brannagan 1
Reece James 1
Josh Ruffels 1

Head to Head

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

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
0 / 4
1.45 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08 Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC or Oxford United FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC33% Draw24% Oxford United FC43%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Oxford United FC
67%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Oxford United FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC22% Draw40% Oxford United FC38%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 1
5.6%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 4
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Oxford United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 14% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 20% 31%
+1.5 69% — 31%
+2 69% 15% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✗
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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