Sunday , 16 August 2026

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Reading FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2025-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Reading FC
Sat 11 Apr 2026 · 14:00 UTC Keepmoat Stadium 8,904 HT 45' · FT 45'
Owen Bailey 58' 1–0
Y 37' Charlie Savage
Y 67' Daniel Kankam Kyerewaa
Brandon Hanlan 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Reading FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Scott Jackson
  • Assistant 1 Oliver Nolan (England)
  • Assistant 2 Matthew Sowerby (England)

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

1
1
Doncaster Rovers FC 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-11 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Reading FC 2025-10-25 Reading FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Reading FC H 1–0 W
06 Apr Exeter City FC A 0–3 L
03 Apr Mansfield Town FC H 0–2 L
24 Mar Port Vale FC H 1–0 W
21 Mar Barnsley FC A 1–0 W
17 Mar Bolton Wanderers FC A 0–0 D
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Doncaster Rovers FC A 0–1 L
06 Apr Lincoln City FC H 1–2 L
03 Apr Huddersfield Town AFC A 1–1 D
28 Mar Wigan Athletic FC H 3–0 W
21 Mar Stevenage FC A 0–1 L
17 Mar Burton Albion FC A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Doncaster Rovers FC Reading FC
#26 Position #24
0 Points 0
1 Played 1
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
1 Scored 3
2 Conceded 4
-1 GD -1
0.00 PPG 0.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season

Doncaster Rovers FC are 26th (0 pts). Reading FC are 24th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Reading FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Doncaster Rovers FC welcome Reading FC for this crunch clash at Keepmoat Stadium.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Doncaster Rovers FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 30' Reading 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.
  • 35' Doncaster Rovers FC have won 266 goals from 235 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 37' Charlie Savage picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Grant McCann will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Charlie Savage is replaced by Matt Ritchie.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 58' A goal from the England international Owen Bailey! He fires home on 58 to make it 1-0!
  • 63' 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 Kelvin Ehibhationhan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 65' Andy Rinomhota is replacing Liam Fraser for the Reading FC side.
  • 67' Reading FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 72' Luke Molyneux is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
  • 77' 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.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Brandon Hanlan. He replaces Elliot Lee on 82 minute.
  • 87' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their 4-1-4-1 trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 88' The crowd applauds Luke Molyneux as he leaves the pitch. George Broadbent steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Brandon Hanlan.
  • 90' The whistle greets Harry Clifton as he departs to be replaced by Jay McGrath.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Doncaster Rovers FC take all three points.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

Reading FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leam Richardson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Owen Bailey 1

Head to Head

2026-04-11 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Reading FC 2025-10-25 Reading FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2026-04-11 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Reading FC W 2026-04-06 Exeter City FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2026-04-03 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–2 Mansfield Town FC L 2026-03-24 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Port Vale FC W 2026-03-21 Barnsley FC 0–1 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2026-03-17 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–0 Doncaster Rovers FC D

Reading FC Form

2026-04-11 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Reading FC L 2026-04-06 Reading FC 1–2 Lincoln City FC L 2026-04-03 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–1 Reading FC D 2026-03-28 Reading FC 3–0 Wigan Athletic FC W 2026-03-21 Stevenage FC 1–0 Reading FC L 2026-03-17 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Reading FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.22 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.49 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 81%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC42% Draw21% Reading FC37%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes81% 0% No19%
Avg goals/match: 4.71
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 84%
16%
± 3.5 68%
32%
± 4.5 50%
50%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Reading FC
58%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Reading FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC30% Draw35% Reading FC35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–0 not predicted
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
6.2%
1 – 1
5.7%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 3
5.4%
1 – 3
5%
3 – 2
4.9%
3 – 3
4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 4
3.4%
1 – 4
3.1%
0 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 11% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 15% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 17% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 13% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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