Doncaster Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee David Rock
- Referee John Busby
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | FC United of Manchester | A | 5–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Mansfield Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
57%
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' Welcome to Keepmoat Stadium that hosts another battle between Doncaster Rovers FC and Sunderland AFC.
- 5' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Grant Leadbitter made 395 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Moore might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact .
- 25' Sunderland AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' Jason Lokilo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 39' Poor challenge from Jason Lokilo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' What a strike from Grant Leadbitter! The score is 0-1.
- 48' Fejiri Okenabirhie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 37 goals in his last 329 appearances.
- 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 63' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. Jason Lokilo trudges off to be replaced by Taylor Richards on 63 minutes.
- 67' The referee shows Doncaster Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 67.
- 72' Doncaster Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 77' Sunderland AFC have won 488 goals from 374 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 82' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Chris Maguire is replaced by Elliot Embleton.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for James Coppinger. He replaces Reece James on 83 minute.
- 88' A quiet spell here at Keepmoat Stadium. Sunderland AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' A change in the Sunderland AFC ranks — Lynden Gooch exits the field as Max Power enters on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
3
Reece James ↓ James Coppinger 83'
- 15
- 5
- 4
- 8
- 9
- 2
- 14
-
10
Jason Lokilo ↓ Taylor Richards 63'
- 24
Bench
- 13
- 21
- 16
-
26
James Coppinger ↑ 83'
-
17
Taylor Richards ↑ 63'
- 18
- 31
Coach
Darren Moore
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 2
- 33
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Max Power 90'
- 3
- 9
-
7
Chris Maguire ↓ Elliot Embleton 82'
- 13
- 14
- 23
- 20
Bench
-
17
Elliot Embleton ↑ 82'
-
6
Max Power ↑ 90'
- 21
- 18
- 22
- 1
- 16
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Wyke | 5 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Reo Griffiths | 1 |
| Lewis Morgan | 1 |
| Lynden Gooch | 1 |
| Jon Taylor | 1 |
| Grant Leadbitter | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2020-11-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2020-11-07
FC United of Manchester
1–5
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-11-03
AFC Wimbledon
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2020-10-31
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-10-27
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2020-10-24
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
Sunderland AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.04
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC or Sunderland AFC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
66%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Sunderland AFC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
11.6%
1 – 0
10.3%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.