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FC United of Manchester vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2020-21
FC United of Manchester
1 – 5
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Sat 7 Nov 2020 · 17:30 UTC Broadhurst Park HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

FC United of Manchester vs Doncaster Rovers FC — FA Cup at Broadhurst Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Salisbury
  • Referee Thomas Bramall
  • Referee Darren Wilding
  • Referee Robert Atkin

Head-to-Head

1
FC United of Manchester 1 games · Avg 6.0 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-07 FC United of Manchester 1–5 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

FC United of Manchester
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Nov Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–5 L
24 Oct Guiseley AFC H 0–1 L
03 Oct Curzon Ashton FC A 2–1 W
22 Sep Pontefract Collieries FC H 6–2 W
21 Sep Warrington Town FC H 1–2 L
10 Sep Atherton Collieries AFC A 1–0 W
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
20 Oct Ipswich Town FC H 4–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
Owen Bailey 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Doncaster Rovers FC get us underway at Broadhurst Park.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' FC United of Manchester is showing some good football. However, FC United of Manchester are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 13' A stunning finish from Fejiri Okenabirhie — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 18' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 21' What a strike from Ben Whiteman! The score is 0-2.
  • 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC United of Manchester and Doncaster Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 31' FC United of Manchester currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 33' Josh Sims doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 38' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Moore might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 42' James Coppinger does the damage! The net is bulging and Doncaster Rovers FC surge ahead!
  • 47' Doncaster Rovers FC have won 266 goals from 235 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 50' Magnificent from Josh Sims! That is 7 goals in 379 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 58' Jason Lokilo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ed Williams at the 58 minute mark.
  • 63' FC United of Manchester are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 66' Cameron John is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Sims at the 66 minute mark.
  • 71' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ed Williams made 235 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 74' Daniel Cockerline has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paul Ennis on 74 minute.
  • 79' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Doncaster Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 82' Liam Ravenhill is replacing James Coppinger for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
  • 87' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 1-5 the final result. FC United of Manchester will be bitterly disappointed.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Josh Sims 2
James Coppinger 1
Ben Whiteman 1
Fejiri Okenabirhie 1

Head to Head

2020-11-07 FC United of Manchester 1–5 Doncaster Rovers FC

FC United of Manchester Form

2020-11-07 FC United of Manchester 1–5 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2020-10-24 FC United of Manchester 0–1 Guiseley AFC L 2020-10-03 Curzon Ashton FC 1–2 FC United of Manchester W 2020-09-22 FC United of Manchester 6–2 Pontefract Collieries FC W 2019-09-21 FC United of Manchester 1–2 Warrington Town FC L 2019-09-10 Atherton Collieries AFC 0–1 FC United of Manchester W

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

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 2020-10-20 Doncaster Rovers FC 4–1 Ipswich Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.39 FC United of Manchester xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.43 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC United of Manchester25% Draw23% Doncaster Rovers FC52%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

FC United of Manchester or Draw
48%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
75%
FC United of Manchester or Doncaster Rovers FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC United of Manchester18% Draw37% Doncaster Rovers FC45%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 3
7%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 3
5.2%
2 – 1
5%
0 – 1
5%
2 – 3
4.8%
1 – 4
4.3%
0 – 0
3.4%
0 – 4
3.1%

Asian Handicap — FC United of Manchester

Handicap FC United of Manchester covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 11% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 41% — 59%
+1 41% 20% 39%
+1.5 61% — 39%
+2 61% 17% 21%
+2.5 79% — 21%

Clean Sheet

FC United of Manchester keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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