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Doncaster Rovers FC vs Scunthorpe United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Doncaster Rovers FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Scunthorpe United FC
Sat 15 Dec 2018 · 12:15 UTC Keepmoat Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Herbie Kane 21' Y
John Marquis 43' Y
Ben Whiteman 43' Y
Y 53' Cameron Borthwick-Jackson

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Scunthorpe United FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Matt McGrath
  • Referee Jonathan Hunt
  • Referee Andy Woolmer
  • Referee Simeon Lucas

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

2
1
Doncaster Rovers FC 3 games · Avg 2.0 goals Scunthorpe United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-15 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–0 Scunthorpe United FC

Recent Form

Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Scunthorpe United FC H 3–0 W
08 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 4–0 W
01 Dec Charlton Athletic FC A 2–0 W
27 Nov Blackpool FC H 2–0 W
24 Nov Barnsley FC A 1–1 D
20 Nov Chorley FC H 7–0 W
Scunthorpe United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC A 0–3 L
08 Dec Gillingham FC H 0–2 L
02 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 0–1 L
27 Nov Southend United FC A 0–2 L
24 Nov Portsmouth FC H 1–2 L
17 Nov Bristol Rovers FC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Doncaster Rovers FC is hosting Scunthorpe United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alistair Crawford made 235 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 6' What a strike from Ben Whiteman! The score is 1-0.
  • 10' Goal! Herbie Kane scores his 27 goal in 235 matches.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 17' Time for substitution for Scunthorpe United FC. George Thomas is replaced by Yasin Ben El-Mhanni.
  • 21' The referee shows Doncaster Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 21.
  • 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 31' George Thomas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 36' 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 Jordan Clarke suffering a number of foals already.
  • 41' It’s high time Stuart McCall made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 43' John Marquis was booked on 43.
  • 48' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 53' Scunthorpe United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 58' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Scunthorpe United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 63' The travelling Scunthorpe United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 68' Scunthorpe United FC is showing some good football. However, Scunthorpe United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 73' It is a substitution in Scunthorpe United FC team. Josh Morris is replaced by Ike Ugbo on 73 minute.
  • 76' Tommy Rowe is replacing Alistair Crawford for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
  • 81' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 81 minutes.
  • 85' What a strike from John Marquis! The score is 3-0.
  • 86' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matty Blair is hanging James Coppinger on the field on 86 minute.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Kyle Wootton. He replaces Lee Novak on 87 minute.
  • With this win, Doncaster Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

Scunthorpe United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart McCall

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyle Wootton 1
Mallik Wilks 1
Ryan Loft 1
Ben Whiteman 1
John Marquis 1
Herbie Kane 1

Head to Head

2018-12-15 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–0 Scunthorpe United FC

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2018-12-15 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–0 Scunthorpe United FC W 2018-12-08 Bristol Rovers FC 0–4 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2018-12-01 Charlton Athletic FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2018-11-27 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Blackpool FC W 2018-11-24 Barnsley FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2018-11-20 Doncaster Rovers FC 7–0 Chorley FC W

Scunthorpe United FC Form

2018-12-15 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–0 Scunthorpe United FC L 2018-12-08 Scunthorpe United FC 0–2 Gillingham FC L 2018-12-02 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Scunthorpe United FC L 2018-11-27 Southend United FC 2–0 Scunthorpe United FC L 2018-11-24 Scunthorpe United FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC L 2018-11-17 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Scunthorpe United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.13 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58 Scunthorpe United FC xG
I would bet for: Doncaster Rovers FC to win 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC70% Draw20% Scunthorpe United FC10%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Scunthorpe United FC
30%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Scunthorpe United FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC51% Draw42% Scunthorpe United FC7%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.8%
1 – 0
13.8%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 0
8.3%
3 – 1
6.1%
4 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
3.3%
0 – 1
3.2%
2 – 2
2.5%
5 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Scunthorpe United FC covers
-2.5 26% — 74%
-2 26% 22% 52%
-1.5 48% — 52%
-1 48% 24% 28%
-0.5 72% — 28%
+0.5 92% — 8%
+1 92% 6% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
56% ✓
Scunthorpe United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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