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 (2026/26)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds The MKM Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Hull City AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hull City AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Hull City AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joao Pedro Galvao, as he is very good at scoring at The MKM Stadium with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hull City AFC that had 388 games and scored 439 goals.
- 30' Luke Molyneux is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hull City AFC tonight.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hull City AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 36' That looks like a foul for a card for Joseph Olowu.
- 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jay McGrath.
- 46' Time for substitution for Hull City AFC. Finley Burns is replaced by Alfie Jones.
- 51' Against the run of play, Luke Molyneux has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 55' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan John Giles is booked for Hull City AFC — card on 55.
- 57' Poor challenge from Joe Sbarra. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 61' Ryan John Giles makes way for Lewie Coyle at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hull City AFC.
- 62' Harry Clifton gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Joe Sbarra and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Harry Clifton is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 70' 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.
- 71' Joe Ironside is ready to make an impact after coming on for Billy Sharp at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' It looks surprising Hull City AFC does not make any changes. Carl Rushworth has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 78' A moment of madness from Owen Bailey on 78 minutes earns him a card. Doncaster Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 80' Gustavo Puerta does the damage! The net is bulging and Hull City AFC surge ahead!
- 83' Poor challenge from Teddy Sharman-Lowe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 84' Ethan Ennis gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Robert Street and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Doncaster Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' The crowd applauds George Broadbent as he leaves the pitch. Ben Close steps in for Doncaster Rovers FC.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Doncaster Rovers FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| James Coppinger | 1 |
| Gustavo Puerta | 1 |
| Luke Molyneux | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Tyreece John-Jules | 1 |
| Jacob Greaves | 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.