Doncaster Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One .
- Doncaster Rovers FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gareth Mellor
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee Neil Hair
- Referee Matthew Dicicco
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Feb | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Southend United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Doncaster Rovers FC vs Rochdale AFC — let the football do the talking.
- 1' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jon Taylor makes it 1-0.
- 6' Oliver Rathbone has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 11' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 16' Rochdale AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 21' It looks surprising Doncaster Rovers FC does not make any changes. Brad Halliday has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 26' England international Reece James has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 31' Madger Gomes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 36' Matt Done needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 41' 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.
- 46' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brian Barry-Murphy might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Joe Wright. He receives a Yellow card.
- 64' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Niall Ennis on, Jon Taylor off on 64 minutes.
- 65' Rochdale AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tyler Smith is hanging Matt Done on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Wilbraham. He replaces Matthew Lund on 71 minute.
- 76' A quiet spell here at . Rochdale AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 78' Stephen Dooley gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Jimmy Ryan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Magnificent from Oliver Rathbone! That is 28 goals in 140 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 85' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 85 minute. Madger Gomes leaves to be changed by Ben Sheaf.
- 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 44
- 5
- 4
- 8
-
10
Jon Taylor ↓ Niall Ennis 64'
- 2
- 24
-
12
Madger Gomes ↓ Ben Sheaf 85'
- 7
- 14
Bench
- 13
- 26
- 17
-
9
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↑ 64'
-
6
Ben Sheaf ↑ 85'
- 32
-
31
Niall Ennis ↑ 64'
Coach
Darren Moore
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
-
20
Jimmy Ryan ↓ Stephen Dooley 78'
- 6
- 28
- 14
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Tyler Smith 65'
- 40
- 41
-
21
Matthew Lund ↓ Aaron Wilbraham 71'
- 25
Bench
-
11
Tyler Smith ↑ 65'
-
18
Aaron Wilbraham ↑ 71'
- 4
- 8
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↑ 78'
- 13
- 12
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Jon Taylor | 2 |
| Taylor Richards | 2 |
| Alistair Crawford | 2 |
| Alfie May | 1 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Aaron Morley | 1 |
| Andy Butler | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2020-02-08
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Rochdale AFC
D
2020-02-04
Tranmere Rovers FC
0–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-02-01
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2020-01-28
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–1
Southend United FC
W
2020-01-24
Sunderland AFC
0–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2020-01-18
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
L
Rochdale AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
50%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Rochdale AFC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.