Rochdale AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One .
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Fyvie
- Referee Peter Gooch
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee Geoffrey Liddle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Aug | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 04 May | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Apr | Southend United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Aug | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 May | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 May | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 May | Coventry City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Oxford United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Rochdale AFC face off against Doncaster Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Rekeil Pyke is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rochdale AFC so far.
- 10' Rochdale AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Doncaster Rovers FC backline.
- 15' Jimmy Keohane has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 161 appearances.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rochdale AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rochdale AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 29' Matty Blair gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Alex Baptiste and will look to change the dynamic.
- 34' Doncaster Rovers FC have won 270 goals from 239 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Rochdale AFC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Tom Anderson is booked for Doncaster Rovers FC — Yellow card on 41.
- 46' Madger Gomes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rochdale AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Doncaster Rovers FC that had 239 games and scored 270 goals.
- 61' Rochdale AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' GOAL! Aaron Morley fires home to make it 1-0!
- 70' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Niall Ennis is hanging James Coppinger on the field on 70 minute.
- 72' A moment of madness from Aaron Morley on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rochdale AFC will be frustrated.
- 72' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Aaron Morley has done his job and it is now time for Matt Done to step up.
- 77' 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 Ian Lawlor suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jon Taylor is hanging Madger Antonio Gomes Aju on the field on 78 minute.
- 80' Rekeil Pyke makes way for Calvin Andrew at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jimmy Keohane.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Rekeil Pyke ↓ Calvin Andrew 80'
- 3
- 6
- 4
- 10
-
28
Aaron Morley ↓ Matt Done 72'
- 40
- 8
- 7
- 25
- 13
Bench
- 5
-
16
Matt Done ↑ 72'
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 80'
- 41
- 37
- 31
- 21
Coach
Brian Barry-Murphy
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
15
Alex Baptiste ↓ Matty Blair 29'
- 1
- 4
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Niall Ennis 70'
- 19
- 8
- 2
- 6
-
12
Madger Gomes ↓ Jon Taylor 78'
- 7
Bench
-
17
Matty Blair ↑ 29'
- 21
- 23
- 11
-
10
Jon Taylor ↑ 78'
- 24
-
31
Niall Ennis ↑ 70'
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alistair Crawford | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Jon Taylor | 2 |
| Taylor Richards | 2 |
| Matt Done | 1 |
| Kgosietsile Ntlhe | 1 |
| Ian Henderson | 1 |
| James Coppinger | 1 |
Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-08-10
Rochdale AFC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-08-03
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2019-05-17
Charlton Athletic FC
2–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-05-12
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2019-05-04
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Coventry City FC
W
2019-04-27
Oxford United FC
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26
Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Rochdale AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Rochdale AFC or Draw
62%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
66%
Rochdale AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 0
7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC
| Handicap | Rochdale AFC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.