Plymouth Argyle FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One .
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee Simon Shaw
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | Bradford City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Walsall FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Plymouth Argyle FC | Doncaster Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #14 |
| 73 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 7 / 17 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 75 | Scored | 50 |
| 63 | Conceded | 69 |
| +12 | GD | -19 |
| 1.59 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 48% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
88%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
88%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Plymouth Argyle FC are 8th (73 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Plymouth Argyle FC kicks off things out of here…
- 2' Poor challenge from Jermaine Anderson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 7' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 12' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ruben Lameiras suffering a number of foals already.
- 17' 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.
- 18' A stunning finish from John Marquis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 23' England international Matty Blair has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 33' Jermaine Anderson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 235 appearances.
- 38' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' The Portugal Ruben Lameiras breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 1-1!
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joe Wright.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' Matt Macey is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Doncaster Rovers FC so far.
- 57' GOAL! Matty Blair scores on 57. Assisted by Mallik Wilks
- 59' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alistair Crawford is hanging Jermaine Anderson on the field on 59 minute.
- 64' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' The referee calls foul for Peter Grant. He receives a Yellow card.
- 68' Time for substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC. Joel Grant is replaced by Stuart O'Keefe.
- 73' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 74' Graham Carey has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 74.
- 77' Lionel Ainsworth gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Yann Songo'o and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Danny Andrew is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
- 80' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Alfie Beestin on, Mallik Wilks off on 80 minutes.
- 82' The crowd applauds Ruben Lameiras as he leaves the pitch. Alex Fletcher steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 87' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! John Marquis makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 90.
- 90' A moment of madness from John Marquis on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Doncaster Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 2-3 the final result. Plymouth Argyle FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 19
- 20
-
4
Yann Songo'o ↓ Lionel Ainsworth 77'
- 5
- 10
- 8
-
11
Ruben Lameiras ↓ Alex Fletcher 82'
-
16
Joel Grant ↓ Stuart O'Keefe 68'
- 1
- 24
Bench
-
13
Stuart O'Keefe ↑ 68'
- 21
- 33
-
17
Lionel Ainsworth ↑ 77'
- 34
-
29
Alex Fletcher ↑ 82'
- 18
Coach
Derek Adams
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 3
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Alfie May 59'
- 17
- 9
- 22
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↓ Alfie Beestin 80'
- 15
Bench
- 16
- 1
- 24
- 12
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 59'
-
14
Alfie Beestin ↑ 80'
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↑ 59'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke Jephcott | 3 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Joe Edwards | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Conor Grant | 1 |
| Graham Carey | 1 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 1 |
| Ruben Lameiras | 1 |
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2018-09-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2018-09-22
Charlton Athletic FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2018-09-15
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–1
Blackpool FC
L
2018-09-08
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2018-09-01
Portsmouth FC
3–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2018-08-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–5
Peterborough United FC
L
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2018-09-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-09-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Bradford City AFC
W
2018-09-15
Walsall FC
1–4
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-09-08
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Luton Town FC
W
2018-09-01
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2018-08-25
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Portsmouth FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.88
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.04
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Plymouth Argyle FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 77% + Over 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
67%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
3.6%
0 – 1
3.6%
1 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 16% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 18% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.