Doncaster Rovers FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC — League One .
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hobday
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee David Avent
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Aug | Southend United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Doncaster Rovers FC | Wycombe Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #11 |
| 60 | Points | 63 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 17 / 12 / 17 |
| 50 | Scored | 69 |
| 69 | Conceded | 58 |
| -19 | GD | +11 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.37 |
| 37% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts). Wycombe Wanderers FC are 11th (63 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Doncaster Rovers FC have kicked off against Wycombe Wanderers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Doncaster Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wycombe Wanderers FC backline.
- 10' 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 Randell Williams suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Wycombe Wanderers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 16' A moment of madness from Andy Butler on 16 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Doncaster Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 21' Adam El-Abd has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 364 appearances.
- 24' Doncaster Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 29' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' England international Adebayo Akinfenwa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 44' It looks like no one’s ball. Doncaster Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. Doncaster Rovers FC and Wycombe Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adam El-Abd on 50 minutes.
- 55' Goal! Mallik Wilks scores his 59 goal in 235 matches.
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' The whistle greets Alex Kiwomya as he departs to be replaced by James Coppinger.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Doncaster Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 69' The Wycombe Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Bean departs to be replaced by Dominic Gape.
- 70' The Wycombe Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Bryn Morris is withdrawn and Nicholas Freeman gets his opportunity.
- 74' Matty Blair is ready to make an impact after coming on for Niall Mason at the 74 minute mark.
- 76' Wycombe Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 78' Against the run of play, Joe Wright has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 79' Time for substitution for Wycombe Wanderers FC. Sam Saunders is replaced by Craig Mackail-Smith.
- 80' A goal from the England international John Marquis! He fires home on 80 to make it 3-0!
- 82' Paul Taylor gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Mallik Wilks and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' A quiet spell here at . Wycombe Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' Dominic Gape was booked on 89.
- With this win, Doncaster Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 5
-
2
Niall Mason ↓ Matty Blair 74'
- 3
- 10
- 8
- 9
-
23
Alex Kiwomya ↓ James Coppinger 62'
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↓ Paul Taylor 82'
- 15
Bench
-
16
Paul Taylor ↑ 82'
- 1
- 24
- 12
-
26
James Coppinger ↑ 62'
-
17
Matty Blair ↑ 74'
- 19
Coach
Grant McCann
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Bryn Morris ↓ Nicholas Freeman 70'
- 1
- 3
- 2
-
8
Marcus Bean ↓ Dominic Gape 69'
- 5
- 6
- 10
- 7
- 20
- 24
Bench
- 26
- 30
-
22
Nicholas Freeman ↑ 70'
-
4
Dominic Gape ↑ 69'
- 18
-
9
Craig Mackail-Smith ↑ 79'
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Adebayo Akinfenwa | 2 |
| Paris Cowan-Hall | 2 |
| Jason McCarthy | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Joe Wright | 1 |
| Anthony Stewart | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.16
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Wycombe Wanderers FC
36%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
4 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.7%
1 – 2
3.5%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 23% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +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
44%
✗
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.