Thursday , 2 July 2026

Oxford United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Oxford United FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Tue 16 Mar 2021 · 19:00 UTC The Kassam Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Y 46' Tom Anderson
Jamie Hanson 72' Y
Jack Stevens 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Oxford United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
  • Referee Paul Howard
  • Referee Ben Toner
  • Referee Simon Shaw
  • Referee
  • 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

2
3
2
Oxford United FC 7 games · Avg 3.1 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-16 Oxford United FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2021-02-06 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–2 Oxford United FC 2020-01-01 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC 2019-10-12 Oxford United FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2019-04-27 Oxford United FC 2–2 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Oxford United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Doncaster Rovers FC H 3–0 W
13 Mar Hull City AFC A 0–2 L
09 Mar Swindon Town FC A 2–1 W
06 Mar Charlton Athletic FC H 0–0 D
02 Mar Peterborough United FC H 0–0 D
27 Feb Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–1 D
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Oxford United FC A 0–3 L
13 Mar Northampton Town FC H 0–0 D
09 Mar Crewe Alexandra FC A 0–1 L
06 Mar Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W
02 Mar Portsmouth FC H 2–1 W
27 Feb Ipswich Town FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Oxford United FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 19' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Matt Taylor makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 24' Oxford United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 29' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 34' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Oxford United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 41' What composure from Matt Taylor! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 45' What a moment for Olamide Shodipo! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 46' Controversy at the stadium! Tom Anderson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 51' Oxford United FC have won 485 goals from 366 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Jason Lokilo comes on to replace Elliot Simoes.
  • 61' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Brandon Barker is replaced by Elliot Lee.
  • 63' Madger Gomes gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Anthony Greaves and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' Oxford United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Doncaster Rovers FC backline.
  • 72' Oxford United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
  • 74' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. James Coppinger is withdrawn and Ed Williams gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Mark Sykes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cameron Brannagan at the 77 minute mark.
  • 78' Oxford United FC ring the changes. Liam Kelly has done his job and it is now time for Joe Grayson to step up.
  • 83' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 85' Robert Hall is replacing Olamide Shodipo for the Oxford United FC side.
  • 89' Jack Stevens has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.

Lineups

Oxford United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Karl Robinson

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andy Butler

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Henry 3
Matt Taylor 2
Olamide Shodipo 2
Alfie May 1
Jon Taylor 1
Ben Whiteman 1
Fejiri Okenabirhie 1
Taylor Richards 1

Head to Head

2021-03-16 Oxford United FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2021-02-06 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–2 Oxford United FC 2020-01-01 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC 2019-10-12 Oxford United FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC 2019-04-27 Oxford United FC 2–2 Doncaster Rovers FC

Oxford United FC Form

2021-03-16 Oxford United FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-03-13 Hull City AFC 2–0 Oxford United FC L 2021-03-09 Swindon Town FC 1–2 Oxford United FC W 2021-03-06 Oxford United FC 0–0 Charlton Athletic FC D 2021-03-02 Oxford United FC 0–0 Peterborough United FC D 2021-02-27 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2021-03-16 Oxford United FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-03-13 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–0 Northampton Town FC D 2021-03-09 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-03-06 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2021-03-02 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W 2021-02-27 Ipswich Town FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.61 Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Oxford United FC55% Draw26% Doncaster Rovers FC19%
Actual: Oxford United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Oxford United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
45%
Oxford United FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Oxford United FC38% Draw48% Doncaster Rovers FC14%
Actual: Oxford United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
11.3%
0 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC

Handicap Oxford United FC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 17% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 25% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.