Hull City AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Hull City AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — FA Cup at The MKM Stadium.
- Hull City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Hugh Gilroy (England)
- Assistant 2 Carl Fitch-Jackson
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 4–5 | L |
| 04 Jan | Leeds United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Preston North End FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 5–4 | W |
| 01 Dec | Kettering Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Barrow AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hull City AFC this season
Hull City AFC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Owen Bailey | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Hull City AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC get this one started.
- 5' 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.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Hull City AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Doncaster Rovers FC's shape.
- 20' Hull City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' 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.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' That looks like a foul for a card for Joseph Olowu.
- 41' 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 Abu Kamara suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jay McGrath.
- 46' Hull City AFC ring the changes. Finley Burns has done his job and it is now time for Alfie Jones to step up.
- 51' Luke Molyneux is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 55' Ryan John Giles picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 57' That is a card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Joe Sbarra will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' Ryan John Giles makes way for Lewie Coyle at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hull City AFC.
- 62' The crowd applauds Joe Sbarra as he leaves the pitch. Harry Clifton steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Harry Clifton.
- 70' Doncaster Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Doncaster Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 71' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Billy Sharp departs to be replaced by Joe Ironside.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' Doncaster Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 80' What a strike from Gustavo Puerta! The score is 1-1.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Teddy Sharman-Lowe. He receives a card.
- 84' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. Robert Street is replaced by Ethan Ennis on 84 minute.
- 89' Jamie Sterry catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 89.
- 90' Ben Close has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Broadbent on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-5 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Ryan John Giles ↓ Lewie Coyle 61'
- 27
-
19
Steven Alzate ↓ Xavier Simons 46'
- 12
- 6
- 23
-
14
Harry Vaughan ↓ Mason Burstow 61'
- 22
-
17
Finley Burns ↓ Alfie Jones 46'
- 20
- 44
Bench
-
2
Lewie Coyle ↑ 61'
-
5
Alfie Jones ↑ 46'
- 1
- 26
-
48
Mason Burstow ↑ 61'
-
18
Xavier Simons ↑ 46'
- 41
- 42
- 46
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
-
10
Joe Sbarra ↓ Harry Clifton 62'
-
14
Billy Sharp ↓ Joe Ironside 71'
- 5
-
8
George Broadbent ↓ Ben Close 90'
-
9
Robert Street ↓ Ethan Ennis 84'
- 19
- 3
-
17
Owen Bailey ↓ Jordan Gibson 120'
- 25
Bench
-
33
Ben Close ↑ 90'
- 1
- 4
-
15
Harry Clifton ↑ 62'
- 23
-
20
Joe Ironside ↑ 71'
-
11
Jordan Gibson ↑ 120'
- 16
-
18
Ethan Ennis ↑ 84'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Tyreece John-Jules | 1 |
| Jacob Greaves | 1 |
| Reece James | 1 |
| Omar Bogle | 1 |
| James Coppinger | 1 |
| Gustavo Puerta | 1 |
Head to Head
Hull City AFC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2025-01-12
Hull City AFC
4–5
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2024-12-01
Kettering Town FC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2024-11-02
Barrow AFC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2023-12-02
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2023-11-14
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2023-11-04
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.92
Hull City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Hull City AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
Hull City AFC or Draw
61%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
64%
Hull City AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–5 not predicted4 – 5Actual
1 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 1
3.5%
1 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Hull City AFC
| Handicap | Hull City AFC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 17% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 17% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.