Rochdale AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One .
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee Geoffrey Liddle
- Referee Alix Pashley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Rochdale AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rochdale AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rochdale AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 17' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Niall Mason.
- 20' Alistair Crawford has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 20 minutes.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rochdale AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Wright is booked for Doncaster Rovers FC — Yellow card on 27.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
- 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 47' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 50' GOAL! Andy Butler scores on 50. Assisted by James Coppinger
- 55' The 39-year-old Josh Lillis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' Andy Cannon gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Samuel Hart and will look to change the dynamic.
- 59' GOAL! Ian Henderson scores on 59.
- 60' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Alistair Crawford departs to be replaced by Jermaine Anderson.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 68' Jermaine Anderson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Doncaster Rovers FC are in front.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jordan Williams.
- 71' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 71 minute. Alfie May leaves to be changed by Mallik Wilks.
- 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andy Cannon on 73.
- 78' David Perkins needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 80' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. James Coppinger is replaced by Paul Taylor on 80 minute.
- 82' Brilliant from the ! Kgosietsile Ntlhe makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 82.
- 87' Rochdale AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 88' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Paul Taylor will be fuming at that decision.
- Rochdale AFC will have plenty to reflect on. Doncaster Rovers FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
17
David Perkins ↓ Calvin Andrew 57'
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 3
-
21
Samuel Hart ↓ Andy Cannon 58'
- 14
- 19
- 40
- 8
Bench
- 22
- 4
-
27
Andy Cannon ↑ 58'
- 28
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 57'
- –
-
7
Stephen Dooley ↑ 71'
Coach
Keith Hill
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 3
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Paul Taylor 80'
- 17
-
19
Alfie May ↓ Mallik Wilks 71'
- 8
- 9
- 11
Bench
-
16
Paul Taylor ↑ 80'
- 1
- 35
- 12
- 14
-
22
Jermaine Anderson ↑ 60'
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↑ 71'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taylor Richards | 2 |
| Alistair Crawford | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Jon Taylor | 2 |
| Jermaine Anderson | 1 |
| Matt Done | 1 |
| Kgosietsile Ntlhe | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2018-10-13
Rochdale AFC
2–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-10-06
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–4
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2018-10-02
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
58%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
68%
Rochdale AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 2
5.8%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
5.1%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.