Oxford United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oxford United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at The Kassam Stadium.
- Oxford United FC 6 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Paul Howard
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Simon Shaw
- Referee
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Oxford United FC | Doncaster Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #21 |
| 11 | Points | 6 |
| 6 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 2 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 3 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 8 |
| 7 | Conceded | 9 |
| +6 | GD | -1 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 0.86 |
| 50% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Oxford United FC are 10th (11 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 21st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 3 G | 1 A |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Oxford United FC have kicked off against Doncaster Rovers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' The 25-year-old Branden Horton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 19' Matt Taylor does the damage! The net is bulging and Oxford United FC surge ahead!
- 24' 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.
- 29' Oxford United FC have won 490 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' England international Taylor Richards has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' What a strike from Matt Taylor! The score is 2-0.
- 45' Brilliant from the ! Olamide Shodipo makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 45.
- 46' The referee shows Doncaster Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 46.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 58' Jason Lokilo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Elliot Simoes at the 58 minute mark.
- 61' A change in the Oxford United FC ranks — Brandon Barker exits the field as Elliot Lee enters on 61.
- 63' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Anthony Greaves is withdrawn and Madger Gomes gets his opportunity.
- 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Jamie Hanson is booked for Oxford United FC — Yellow card on 72.
- 74' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. James Coppinger is withdrawn and Ed Williams gets his opportunity.
- 77' Fresh legs for Oxford United FC! Mark Sykes comes on to replace Cameron Brannagan.
- 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' 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.
- 85' Olamide Shodipo makes way for Robert Hall at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oxford United FC.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Stevens argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The points are shared — Oxford United FC 3-0 Doncaster Rovers FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Matt Taylor ↓ Daniel Agyei 77'
-
28
Liam Kelly ↓ Joe Grayson 78'
- 20
-
30
Brandon Barker ↓ Elliot Lee 61'
-
25
Olamide Shodipo ↓ Robert Hall 85'
- 3
-
8
Cameron Brannagan ↓ Mark Sykes 77'
- 6
- 22
- 5
- 13
Bench
-
19
Daniel Agyei ↑ 77'
-
24
Joe Grayson ↑ 78'
- 1
-
7
Robert Hall ↑ 85'
-
27
Elliot Lee ↑ 61'
-
10
Mark Sykes ↑ 77'
- 38
Coach
Karl Robinson
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 5
-
16
Daniel Amos ↓ Branden Horton 63'
- 4
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Ed Williams 74'
- 9
- 2
- 14
- 27
- 17
-
22
Elliot Simoes ↓ Jason Lokilo 58'
Bench
- 1
-
28
Branden Horton ↑ 63'
-
6
Madger Gomes ↑ 63'
-
10
Jason Lokilo ↑ 58'
- 24
- 30
-
18
Ed Williams ↑ 74'
Coach
Andy Butler
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Henry | 3 |
| Olamide Shodipo | 2 |
| Matt Taylor | 2 |
| Gavin Whyte | 1 |
| Sam Long | 1 |
| Alfie May | 1 |
| Jon Taylor | 1 |
| Ben Whiteman | 1 |
Head to Head
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
4 / 4
2.07
Oxford United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Oxford United FC to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Oxford United FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
36%
Oxford United FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oxford United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13%
1 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.3%
4 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Oxford United FC
| Handicap | Oxford United FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 21% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 24% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

