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
7 games this season
🟨 2.9/game
⚽ 10.1 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' That's the starting whistle at Latimer Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Kettering Town FC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Richard Lavery will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kettering Town FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Latimer Park. Kettering Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Richard Lavery might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' What composure from Isiah Noel-Williams! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Anderson made 242 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' Doncaster Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Kettering Town FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
- 46' The whistle greets Jordan Gibson as he departs to be replaced by Josh Emmanuel.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Andi Thanoj is replaced by Kyle Hurst.
- 64' It looks like no one’s ball. Kettering Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 69' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 69.
- 74' Over 74 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 75' GOAL! Billy Sharp scores on 75. Assisted by Tom Anderson
- 80' Jordan Gibson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 57 appearances.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kyle Hurst.
- 84' The Kettering Town FC bench stirs into life. Tyree Wilson is withdrawn and Bruno Andrade gets his opportunity.
- 89' Kettering Town FC have won 4 goals from 12 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! George Broadbent argues furiously but the card stands.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kettering Town FC 1-2 Doncaster Rovers FC.
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% |
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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.