Doncaster Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Duncan Street
- Referee Ian Dudley
- Referee Lee Freeman
- Referee Andy Haines
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Aug | Southend United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | Luton Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Doncaster Rovers FC welcome Portsmouth FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Doncaster Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' 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 0 assists to his name this season, Oliver Hawkins is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 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 Matt Clarke suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 29.
- 34' Lee Brown is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Doncaster Rovers FC so far.
- 39' It looks surprising Doncaster Rovers FC does not make any changes. Andy Butler has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 44' Doncaster Rovers 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.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Whiteman on 45 minutes.
- 46' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ben Thompson is withdrawn and Ben Close gets his opportunity.
- 51' Jack Whatmough needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 56' 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.
- 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 66' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' James Coppinger is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mallik Wilks at the 72 minute mark.
- 73' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace Matty Blair by Tommy Rowe on 73 minute.
- 74' A moment of madness from Herbie Kane on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Doncaster Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben Close on 76.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Whatmough argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' Alfie May makes way for Alex Kiwomya at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Marko Marosi on 83 minutes.
- 88' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 3
-
17
Matty Blair ↓ Tommy Rowe 73'
-
19
Alfie May ↓ Alex Kiwomya 82'
- 8
- 9
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↓ James Coppinger 72'
- 15
Bench
- 1
- 12
-
26
James Coppinger ↑ 72'
-
10
Tommy Rowe ↑ 73'
- 14
-
23
Alex Kiwomya ↑ 82'
- 22
Coach
Grant McCann
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
32
Ben Thompson ↓ Ben Close 46'
- 7
- 16
- 5
- 10
- 2
- 26
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Brett Pitman 46'
- 3
- 15
- 11
Bench
- 22
- 1
- 6
- 38
-
33
Ben Close ↑ 46'
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 46'
- 18
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Reece James | 3 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| George Hirst | 1 |
| Omar Bogle | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
64%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 0
2%
3 – 1
1.7%
0 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 22% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 18% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.