Lincoln City FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at LNER Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Feb | Morecambe FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 29 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Lincoln City FC welcome Doncaster Rovers FC for this crunch clash at LNER Stadium.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' It’s high time Gary McSheffrey made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' A quiet spell here at LNER Stadium. Doncaster Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Lincoln City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' Lincoln City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Doncaster Rovers FC's shape.
- 35' 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.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Doncaster Rovers FC backline.
- 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 60' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 64' Lincoln City FC make a change. Max Sanders trudges off to be replaced by Teddy Bishop on 64 minutes.
- 69' Kyle Knoyle is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Doncaster Rovers FC so far.
- 73' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Joe Walsh gets a Yellow card.
- 75' What a moment for Danny Gardner! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 75' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. Reo Griffiths trudges off to be replaced by Joe Dodoo on 75 minutes.
- 76' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. Liam Cullen is replaced by Tony Scully.
- 81' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 82' A moment of madness from Joe Walsh on 82 minutes earns him a Red card. Lincoln City FC will be frustrated.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Tom Hopper. He replaces Chris Maguire on 84 minute.
- 89' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Lincoln City FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jonathan Mitchell.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Doncaster Rovers FC take all three points.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 18
-
8
Liam Cullen ↓ Tony Scully 76'
-
10
Chris Maguire ↓ Tom Hopper 84'
- 27
-
6
Max Sanders ↓ Teddy Bishop 64'
- 2
- 15
- 7
- 1
- 20
Bench
- 21
-
12
Teddy Bishop ↑ 64'
-
9
Tom Hopper ↑ 84'
- 3
-
11
Tony Scully ↑ 76'
- 19
- 29
Coach
Michael Appleton
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 23
- 12
- 2
- 6
- 13
-
21
Josh Martin ↓ Ademipo Odubeko 75'
- 3
- 5
- 14
-
46
Reo Griffiths ↓ Joe Dodoo 75'
Bench
- 25
- 7
- 1
- 28
-
20
Joe Dodoo ↑ 75'
-
45
Ademipo Odubeko ↑ 75'
- 16
Coach
Gary McSheffrey
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben House | 2 |
| Jon Taylor | 1 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Jorge Grant | 1 |
| Ben Whiteman | 1 |
| Taylor Richards | 1 |
| Danny Gardner | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2022-02-15
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2022-02-12
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2022-02-08
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Morecambe FC
W
2022-02-05
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-01-29
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2022-01-11
Sunderland AFC
1–3
Lincoln City FC
W
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2022-02-15
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2022-02-12
Portsmouth FC
4–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2022-02-08
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Ipswich Town FC
L
2022-02-05
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2022-02-01
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–5
Rotherham United FC
L
2022-01-29
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
66%
Lincoln City FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.