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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Hull City AFC to score. At the same time, Doncaster Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It looks surprising Doncaster Rovers FC does not make any changes. Jordan Gibson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Hull City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Hull City AFC that had 380 games and scored 430 goals.
- 30' Hull City AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' Hull City AFC is showing some good football. However, Hull City AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 36' It’s a booking for Doncaster Rovers FC player. Joseph Olowu gets a card.
- 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hull City AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' Jay McGrath was booked on 45.
- 46' It is a substitution in Hull City AFC team. Finley Burns is replaced by Alfie Jones on 46 minute.
- 51' GOAL! Luke Molyneux scores on 51. Assisted by James Maxwell
- 55' That looks like a foul for a card for Ryan John Giles.
- 57' Joe Sbarra was booked on 57.
- 61' The Hull City AFC manager makes a substitution. Ryan John Giles departs to be replaced by Lewie Coyle.
- 62' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harry Clifton is hanging Joe Sbarra on the field on 62 minute.
- 65' Harry Clifton is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 70' It looks like no one’s ball. Hull City AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' Joe Ironside is replacing Billy Sharp for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 76' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 78' Doncaster Rovers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 78.
- 80' What an equalizer from Gustavo Puerta!
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Teddy Sharman-Lowe on 83.
- 84' The whistle greets Robert Street as he departs to be replaced by Ethan Ennis.
- 89' Jamie Sterry is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- 90' Ben Close is replacing George Broadbent for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- The final score is 4-5.
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 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
| Tyreece John-Jules | 1 |
| Jacob Greaves | 1 |
| Reece James | 1 |
| Omar Bogle | 1 |
| James Coppinger | 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.

