Ipswich Town FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ipswich Town FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Portman Road Stadium.
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Stephen Brown
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Feb | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Ipswich Town FC and Doncaster Rovers FC get this one started.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Doncaster Rovers FC have won 266 goals from 235 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Ipswich Town FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' The 31-year-old Joe Wright has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 24' Magnificent from Alan Judge! That is 9 goals in 344 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Taylor Richards made 436 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 34' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ipswich Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Ipswich Town FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 47' Myles Kenlock has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 47.
- 52' Josh Sims has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 379 appearances.
- 54' What a moment for James Norwood! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Jon Taylor. He replaces Josh Sims on 57 minute.
- 58' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. Matthew Smith is replaced by Scott Robertson on 58 minute.
- 63' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 68' Another change for Ipswich Town FC made on 68 minute. Alan Judge leaves to be changed by Gwion Edwards.
- 73' Against the run of play, Jon Taylor has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 75' The Ipswich Town FC bench stirs into life. Keanen Bennetts is withdrawn and Joshua Harrop gets his opportunity.
- 80' Ipswich Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Freddie Sears is hanging Troy Parrott on the field on 80 minute.
- 84' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Jason Lokilo comes on to replace Fejiri Okenabirhie.
- 89' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- Full Time. Ipswich Town FC beats Doncaster Rovers FC
Lineups
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 30
- 15
-
23
Andre Dozzell ↓ Flynn Downes 68'
- 22
-
18
Alan Judge ↓ Gwion Edwards 68'
- 1
- 5
-
17
Keanen Bennetts ↓ Joshua Harrop 75'
-
10
James Norwood ↓ Aaron Drinan 80'
-
40
Troy Parrott ↓ Freddie Sears 80'
Bench
- 3
-
20
Freddie Sears ↑ 80'
-
7
Gwion Edwards ↑ 68'
-
21
Flynn Downes ↑ 68'
-
33
Joshua Harrop ↑ 75'
- 28
-
25
Aaron Drinan ↑ 80'
Coach
Paul Lambert
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Josh Sims ↓ Jon Taylor 57'
- 1
- 3
- 7
- 5
- 4
- 9
- 2
-
14
Matthew Smith ↓ Scott Robertson 58'
- 15
- 17
Bench
- 13
-
26
James Coppinger ↑ 84'
-
11
Jon Taylor ↑ 57'
- 6
-
10
Jason Lokilo ↑ 84'
- 24
-
8
Scott Robertson ↑ 58'
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lee Evans | 3 |
| Macauley Bonne | 2 |
| Ben Whiteman | 2 |
| George Edmundson | 1 |
| Tyreeq Bakinson | 1 |
| Joe Wright | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Cameron John | 1 |
Head to Head
Ipswich Town FC Form
2021-02-27
Ipswich Town FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-02-23
Hull City AFC
0–1
Ipswich Town FC
W
2021-02-20
Ipswich Town FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2021-02-16
Ipswich Town FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-02-09
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Ipswich Town FC
L
2021-02-06
Ipswich Town FC
2–0
Blackpool FC
W
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-02-27
Ipswich Town FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-02-20
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–3
Hull City AFC
D
2021-02-17
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2021-02-13
Sunderland AFC
4–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-02-09
Fleetwood Town FC
3–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-02-06
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–2
Oxford United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
Ipswich Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Ipswich Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Ipswich Town FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
51%
Ipswich Town FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Ipswich Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
10.5%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Ipswich Town FC
| Handicap | Ipswich Town FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.