Doncaster Rovers FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hobday
- Referee Matthew Smith
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Referee Alix Pashley
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 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Walsall FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Doncaster Rovers FC | Plymouth Argyle FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #8 |
| 60 | Points | 73 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 22 / 7 / 17 |
| 50 | Scored | 75 |
| 69 | Conceded | 63 |
| -19 | GD | +12 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 37% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
88%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
88%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts). Plymouth Argyle FC are 8th (73 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Doncaster Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Plymouth Argyle FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' Poor challenge from Yann Songo'o. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 7' Brilliant from the ! Tommy Rowe makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 7.
- 12' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 12 minutes.
- 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' 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 Lloyd Jones suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek Adams will be considering his options from the bench.
- 37' Plymouth Argyle FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andy Butler.
- 44' Danny Andrew has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 44 minutes.
- 46' Another change for Plymouth Argyle FC made on 46 minute. Yann Songo'o leaves to be changed by Ryan Taylor.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 64' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace Kieran Sadlier by Alfie May on 64 minute.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Niall Canavan.
- 71' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Alfie Beestin. He replaces Alistair Crawford on 76 minute.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 82' Fresh legs for Plymouth Argyle FC! Lloyd Jones comes on to replace Niall Canavan.
- 87' It’s high time Derek Adams made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 3
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Tyler Smith 82'
- 10
- 17
- 7
- 11
- 15
- 31
-
22
Kieran Sadlier ↓ Alfie May 64'
Bench
-
18
Tyler Smith ↑ 82'
- 44
- 33
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 64'
- 25
-
14
Alfie Beestin ↑ 76'
- 41
Coach
Grant McCann
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Niall Canavan ↓ Lloyd Jones 82'
- 19
- 3
-
4
Yann Songo'o ↓ Ryan Taylor 46'
- 5
- 10
- 8
- 7
- 11
- 1
- 26
Bench
- 23
- 25
- 21
-
9
Ryan Taylor ↑ 46'
- 29
-
20
Lloyd Jones ↑ 82'
- 35
Coach
Derek Adams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Jephcott | 3 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Joe Edwards | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Conor Grant | 1 |
| Graham Carey | 1 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 1 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-04-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2019-04-06
Bradford City AFC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-03-30
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–1
Walsall FC
W
2019-03-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-03-23
Luton Town FC
4–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-03-15
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Barnsley FC
D
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2019-04-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2019-04-06
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2019-03-30
Blackpool FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2019-03-23
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–2
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-03-16
Fleetwood Town FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2019-03-12
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.85
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
46%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.