Doncaster Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Parry
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee David Plowright
- Referee Declan Ford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 29 Dec | Bradford City AFC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Doncaster Rovers FC and Rochdale AFC is underway.
- 1' GOAL! Alfie May fires home to make it 1-0!
- 6' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 11' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Doncaster Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 16' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- 21' The 34-year-old John Marquis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alistair Crawford makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 28' Rochdale AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matty Gillam is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 34' Goal! John Marquis scores his 95 goal in 235 matches.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Harrison McGahey.
- 44' Over 44 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Another substitution for Rochdale AFC to replace Daniel Adshead by Calvin Andrew on 46 minute.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Tom Anderson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 55' Rochdale AFC have won 206 goals from 140 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 60' Jordan Williams was booked on 60.
- 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 66' Callum Camps was booked on 66.
- 66' The whistle greets Herbie Kane as he departs to be replaced by Tommy Rowe.
- 67' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Alfie May is replaced by James Coppinger.
- 72' Brad Inman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 72.
- 75' with the perfectly-timed delivery and John Marquis makes no mistake. 4-0!
- 75' Oliver Rathbone catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Matty Gillam. He replaces Callum Camps on 76 minute.
- 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 82' Against the run of play, James Coppinger has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 83' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace Alistair Crawford by Paul Taylor on 83 minute.
- 88' Rochdale AFC is showing some good football. However, Rochdale AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- Full Time. Doncaster Rovers FC beats Rochdale AFC
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 3
- 12
- 17
-
19
Alfie May ↓ James Coppinger 67'
- 8
- 9
- 7
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↓ Paul Taylor 83'
-
15
Herbie Kane ↓ Tommy Rowe 66'
Bench
-
16
Paul Taylor ↑ 83'
- 13
- 24
-
26
James Coppinger ↑ 67'
-
10
Tommy Rowe ↑ 66'
- 28
- 40
Coach
Grant McCann
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 6
- 3
- 5
-
10
Callum Camps ↓ Matty Gillam 76'
-
28
Aaron Morley ↓ Brad Inman 46'
- 14
- 16
-
25
Daniel Adshead ↓ Calvin Andrew 46'
- 40
- 8
Bench
- 1
- 4
-
19
Brad Inman ↑ 46'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 46'
-
36
Matty Gillam ↑ 76'
- 11
- 41
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jon Taylor | 2 |
| Taylor Richards | 2 |
| Alistair Crawford | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Aaron Morley | 1 |
| Andy Butler | 1 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
| Jermaine Anderson | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-01-01
Doncaster Rovers FC
5–0
Rochdale AFC
W
2018-12-29
Gillingham FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-12-26
Fleetwood Town FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2018-12-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2018-12-15
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–0
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2018-12-08
Bristol Rovers FC
0–4
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.49
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
33%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–0 not predicted5 – 0Actual
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.3%
3 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
4.9%
4 – 1
4.7%
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
3.6%
1 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 20% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 21% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.