Doncaster Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .
- Doncaster Rovers FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Abbas Khan
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee Craig Taylor
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Sep | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/6
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Owen Bailey | 3 G |
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Portsmouth FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Doncaster Rovers FC that had 249 games and scored 280 goals.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' The 32-year-old Ellis Harrison has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' A moment of madness from Tom Naylor on 27 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Doncaster Rovers FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Marcus Harness.
- 46' Ellis Harrison gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces John Marquis and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' Doncaster Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 60' What a strike from Gareth Evans! The score is 0-1.
- 65' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Doncaster Rovers FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 82' Reece James adds to his 0 season tally! Doncaster Rovers FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 83' Ryan Williams gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Marcus Harness and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Whiteman made 249 appearances and scored 33 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joe Wright is hanging Alfie May on the field on 90 minute.
- Doncaster Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Portsmouth FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 26
-
19
Alfie May ↓ Joe Wright 90'
- 8
- 33
- 10
- 2
- 24
- 6
- 7
Bench
- 1
-
5
Joe Wright ↑ 90'
- 16
- 21
- 23
- 12
- 27
Coach
Darren Moore
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 33
- 26
- 8
- 3
- 1
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Ryan Williams 83'
-
10
John Marquis ↓ Ellis Harrison 46'
- 20
- 13
Bench
- 35
- 38
- 2
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↑ 46'
- 5
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 83'
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Reece James | 3 |
| Omar Bogle | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-10-05
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Portsmouth FC
L
2019-09-28
Coventry City FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-09-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-09-17
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Blackpool FC
L
2019-09-14
Ipswich Town FC
0–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-09-07
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.13
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
65%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.