Lincoln City FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee George Byrne
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Akil Howson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | West Ham United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 19 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Swindon Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Lincoln City FC | Doncaster Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #14 |
| 103 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 31 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 89 | Scored | 50 |
| 41 | Conceded | 69 |
| +48 | GD | -19 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 67% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Sincil Bank Stadium. Lincoln City FC are looking to make home advantage count against Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Tom Anderson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' A stunning finish from Taylor Richards — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Lincoln City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' Doncaster Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Doncaster Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Lincoln City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 50' Tom Hopper has been relatively quiet despite scoring 29 goals in his last 89 appearances.
- 55' 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.
- 60' It looks like no one’s ball. Lincoln City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 65' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' A change in the Doncaster Rovers FC ranks — Elliot Simoes exits the field as Jason Lokilo enters on 66.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tom Anderson on 67 minutes.
- 72' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Tayo Edun gets a Yellow card.
- 77' Tony Scully gets the nod from Lincoln City FC. He replaces Conor McGrandles and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brad Halliday on 85.
- 87' Ellery Balcombe was booked on 87.
- 90' The whistle greets Fejiri Okenabirhie as he departs to be replaced by Jon Taylor.
- Another three points for Doncaster Rovers FC.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
18
Conor McGrandles ↓ Tony Scully 77'
- 27
- 23
- 5
- 7
- 9
- 10
- 22
- 1
- 20
Bench
- 26
- 8
- 3
-
11
Tony Scully ↑ 77'
- 4
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 21
- 5
- 4
-
9
Fejiri Okenabirhie ↓ Jon Taylor 90'
- 2
- 14
-
17
Taylor Richards ↓ Madger Gomes 66'
- 24
-
22
Elliot Simoes ↓ Jason Lokilo 66'
Bench
- 13
-
11
Jon Taylor ↑ 90'
-
6
Madger Gomes ↑ 66'
-
10
Jason Lokilo ↑ 66'
- 27
- 8
- 18
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben House | 2 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Jorge Grant | 1 |
| Ben Whiteman | 1 |
| Taylor Richards | 1 |
| Danny Gardner | 1 |
| Jon Taylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2021-01-30
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-01-26
Portsmouth FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2021-01-23
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2021-01-09
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2021-01-02
AFC Wimbledon
1–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-12-26
Lincoln City FC
5–1
Burton Albion FC
W
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-01-30
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-01-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
AFC Wimbledon
W
2021-01-23
West Ham United FC
4–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-01-19
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Rochdale AFC
W
2021-01-16
Swindon Town FC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-01-09
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.79
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
51%
Lincoln City FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
11%
2 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
2.8%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.