Kettering Town FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Kettering Town FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — FA Cup at Latimer Park.
- Kettering Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Jonathon Block (England)
- Assistant 2 Conor Farrell
3 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 3.7 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | King's Lynn Town FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 19 Oct | Buxton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Oct | Buxton FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Oct | Chelmsford City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 05 Nov | King's Lynn Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
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' Temperatures are rising at Latimer Park as Kettering Town FC face off against Doncaster Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Kettering Town FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
- 10' 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 Gary Stohrer suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Josh Emmanuel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Brilliant from the ! Isiah Noel-Williams makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 30.
- 35' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Kettering Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Gibson is withdrawn and Josh Emmanuel gets his opportunity.
- 51' Kettering Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Doncaster Rovers FC's shape.
- 56' Jordan Gibson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Kyle Hurst. He replaces Andi Thanoj on 59 minute.
- 64' Over 64 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 74' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 75' Goal! Billy Sharp scores his 70 goal in 366 matches.
- 80' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kettering Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Kyle Hurst is booked for Doncaster Rovers FC — card on 81.
- 84' Fresh legs for Kettering Town FC! Bruno Andrade comes on to replace Tyree Wilson.
- 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' George Broadbent picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 1-2 the final result. Kettering Town FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Kettering Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
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Isiah Noel-Williams ↓ Kai Fifield 107'
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Tyree Wilson ↓ Bruno Andrade 84'
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Bench
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Bruno Andrade ↑ 84'
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Kai Fifield ↑ 107'
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Coach
Richard Lavery
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 10
- 14
- 4
- 23
- 5
- 19
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11
Jordan Gibson ↓ Josh Emmanuel 46'
- 17
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22
Patrick Kelly ↓ Joe Ironside 46'
Bench
- 33
- 24
- 1
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34
Josh Emmanuel ↑ 46'
- 15
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20
Joe Ironside ↑ 46'
- 8
- 3
- 21
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Isiah Noel-Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Kettering Town FC Form
2024-12-01
Kettering Town FC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2024-11-02
Northampton Town FC
1–2
Kettering Town FC
W
2022-10-01
King's Lynn Town FC
6–1
Kettering Town FC
L
2021-10-19
Buxton FC
3–1
Kettering Town FC
L
2021-10-16
Kettering Town FC
2–2
Buxton FC
D
2020-10-03
Kettering Town FC
2–0
Chelmsford City FC
W
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
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
2022-11-05
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
King's Lynn Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Kettering Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Kettering Town FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
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51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Kettering Town FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
68%
Kettering Town FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kettering Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Kettering Town FC
| Handicap | Kettering Town FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Kettering Town FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.