Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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
3 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 8.3 goals/game

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' It’s Showtime! The match between FC United of Manchester and Doncaster Rovers FC is underway.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Coppinger made 242 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' The 29-year-old Josh Sims has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 13' The deadlock is broken! Fejiri Okenabirhie gets on the scoresheet on 13 minutes.
  • 18' 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 Reece James suffering a number of foals already.
  • 21' The England midfielder Ben Whiteman breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 0-2!
  • 26' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 33' Josh Sims doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 38' Joe Wright, a Wales defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 42' James Coppinger adds to his 0 season tally! Doncaster Rovers FC lead 0-4 — and this changes everything.
  • 47' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC United of Manchester and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 50' Josh Sims adds to his 0 season tally! Doncaster Rovers FC lead 0-5 — and this changes everything.
  • 55' Finlay Sinclair-Smith has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 58' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Ed Williams departs to be replaced by Jason Lokilo.
  • 63' FC United of Manchester are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Doncaster Rovers FC's shape.
  • 66' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cameron John is hanging Josh Sims on the field on 66 minute.
  • 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 74' The whistle greets Paul Ennis as he departs to be replaced by Daniel Cockerline.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 82' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 82 minute. James Coppinger leaves to be changed by Liam Ravenhill.
  • 87' 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.
  • With this win, Doncaster Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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.