Tuesday , 13 October 2026

Plymouth Argyle FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Plymouth Argyle FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Tue 27 Oct 2020 · 19:45 UTC Home Park HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Joe Edwards 65' Y
Ryan Hardie 81' Y
Y 85' Reece James
Michael Cooper 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Plymouth Argyle FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Home Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
  • Referee Alan Young
  • Referee
  • Referee Simon Shaw

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Plymouth Argyle FC 10 19
2 Bradford City AFC 9 17
3 Stockport County FC 9 16
4 Huddersfield Town AFC 9 16
5 Cambridge United FC 9 16
6 Reading FC 9 15
7 Sheffield Wednesday FC 8 15
8 Oxford United FC 7 14
9 Stevenage FC 8 12
10 Burton Albion FC 10 12
11 AFC Wimbledon 9 12
12 Leyton Orient FC 9 11
13 Luton Town FC 8 11
14 Mansfield Town FC 8 11
15 Wycombe Wanderers FC 9 10
16 Doncaster Rovers FC 8 9
17 Leicester City FC 8 9
18 Blackpool FC 8 8
19 Barnsley FC 8 8
20 Peterborough United FC 9 8
21 Bromley FC 8 8
22 Notts County FC 8 7
23 Milton Keynes Dons FC 8 6
24 Wigan Athletic FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

6
3
Plymouth Argyle FC 9 games · Avg 3.8 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-27 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC 2019-04-13 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Plymouth Argyle FC 2018-09-29 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–3 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Plymouth Argyle FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct Doncaster Rovers FC H 2–1 W
24 Oct Wigan Athletic FC A 1–1 D
20 Oct Lincoln City FC A 0–2 L
17 Oct Northampton Town FC H 2–1 W
10 Oct Burton Albion FC H 2–0 W
03 Oct Hull City AFC A 0–1 L
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–2 L
24 Oct Crewe Alexandra FC H 1–2 L
20 Oct Ipswich Town FC H 4–1 W
17 Oct Portsmouth FC A 1–0 W
03 Oct Wigan Athletic FC A 0–1 L
26 Sep Bristol Rovers FC H 4–1 W

Season Stats

Plymouth Argyle FC Doncaster Rovers FC
#1 Position #16
19 Points 9
10 Played 8
6 / 1 / 3 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 3
18 Scored 9
12 Conceded 9
+6 GD +0
1.90 PPG 1.13
60% Win % 25%

Key Stats

89% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
89% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
30% Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
38% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Plymouth Argyle FC are 1st (19 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 16th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Plymouth Argyle FC
Aribim Pepple 4 G
Will Evans 3 G
Oliver Irow 3 G
Harvey White 2 G 1 A
Xavier Amaechi 2 G
Doncaster Rovers FC
Isaac Hutchinson 2 G
Jack Senior 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Plymouth Argyle FC is hosting Doncaster Rovers FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Josh Sims made 388 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Plymouth Argyle FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Doncaster Rovers FC backline.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 34' Plymouth Argyle FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Luke Jephcott on 34.
  • 39' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 44' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
  • 49' Plymouth Argyle FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 59' With 0 assists to his name this season, Josef Bursik is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Plymouth Argyle FC.
  • 62' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Matthew Smith is withdrawn and Josh Sims gets his opportunity.
  • 65' Joe Edwards catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 65.
  • 68' A goal from the England international Joe Edwards! He fires home on 68 to make it 2-0!
  • 69' Fresh legs for Plymouth Argyle FC! Frank Nouble comes on to replace Luke Jephcott.
  • 73' A goal from the England international Fejiri Okenabirhie! He fires home on 73 to make it 2-1!
  • 78' Panutche Camara has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 58 appearances.
  • 79' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Brad Halliday departs to be replaced by Daniel Amos.
  • 81' The referee calls foul for Ryan Hardie. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Reece James on 85.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Ryan Hardie is replaced by Timmy Abraham on 87 minute.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Cooper argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Another three points for Plymouth Argyle FC.

Lineups

Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ryan Lowe

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Moore

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luke Jephcott 3
John Marquis 2
John Marquis 2
Joe Edwards 2
Omar Bogle 1
Matty Blair 1
Tom Anderson 1
Conor Grant 1

Head to Head

2020-10-27 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC 2019-04-13 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–0 Plymouth Argyle FC 2018-09-29 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–3 Doncaster Rovers FC

Plymouth Argyle FC Form

2020-10-27 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2020-10-24 Wigan Athletic FC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2020-10-20 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2020-10-17 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC W 2020-10-10 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–0 Burton Albion FC W 2020-10-03 Hull City AFC 1–0 Plymouth Argyle FC L

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2020-10-27 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2020-10-24 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2020-10-20 Doncaster Rovers FC 4–1 Ipswich Town FC W 2020-10-17 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2020-10-03 Wigan Athletic FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2020-09-26 Doncaster Rovers FC 4–1 Bristol Rovers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58 Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Plymouth Argyle FC48% Draw27% Doncaster Rovers FC25%
Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
52%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Plymouth Argyle FC34% Draw47% Doncaster Rovers FC19%
Actual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC

Handicap Plymouth Argyle FC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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