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Rochdale AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Rochdale AFC
1 – 2
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Sat 1 May 2021 · 14:00 UTC Crown Oil Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Oliver Rathbone 54' Y
Jimmy Keohane 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Rochdale AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.

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

2
4
Rochdale AFC 6 games · Avg 3.0 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-01 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC 2021-01-19 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Rochdale AFC 2020-02-08 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Rochdale AFC 2019-08-10 Rochdale AFC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC 2019-01-01 Doncaster Rovers FC 5–0 Rochdale AFC

Recent Form

Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–2 L
27 Apr AFC Wimbledon A 3–3 D
24 Apr Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–1 D
20 Apr Blackpool FC H 1–0 W
17 Apr Accrington Stanley FC H 3–1 W
13 Apr Swindon Town FC H 2–1 W
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Rochdale AFC A 2–1 W
27 Apr Peterborough United FC A 2–2 D
24 Apr Fleetwood Town FC H 0–1 L
20 Apr Accrington Stanley FC A 1–2 L
17 Apr Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–0 W
13 Apr Burton Albion FC H 0–3 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Crown Oil Arena that hosts another battle between Rochdale AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 5' Rochdale AFC 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.
  • 10' 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 Josh Sims suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Rochdale AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' GOAL! Taylor Richards scores on 30.
  • 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 45' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tyreece John-Jules made 414 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 50' It’s high time Brian Barry-Murphy made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 54' Rochdale AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 54.
  • 56' GOAL! Taylor Richards scores on 56. Assisted by Jason Lokilo
  • 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
  • 64' Stephen Dooley is replacing Matthew Lund for the Rochdale AFC side.
  • 65' The whistle greets Ryan McLaughlin as he departs to be replaced by Stephen Humphrys.
  • 66' The whistle greets Tyreece John-Jules as he departs to be replaced by Omar Bogle.
  • 67' The whistle greets Jason Lokilo as he departs to be replaced by James Coppinger.
  • 72' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 77' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 78' Alex Newby is replacing Aaron Morley for the Rochdale AFC side.
  • 81' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Fejiri Okenabirhie departs to be replaced by John Bostock.
  • 83' Goal! Matt Done scores his 6 goal in 140 matches.
  • 88' Anthony Greaves is replacing Matthew Smith for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Jimmy Keohane. He receives a Yellow card.
  • Another three points for Doncaster Rovers FC.

Lineups

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Barry-Murphy

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
John Marquis 2
Jon Taylor 2
Taylor Richards 2
Alistair Crawford 2
James Coppinger 1
Alfie May 1
Kieran Sadlier 1
Aaron Morley 1

Head to Head

2021-05-01 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC 2021-01-19 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Rochdale AFC 2020-02-08 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Rochdale AFC 2019-08-10 Rochdale AFC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC 2019-01-01 Doncaster Rovers FC 5–0 Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC Form

2021-05-01 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-04-27 AFC Wimbledon 3–3 Rochdale AFC D 2021-04-24 Crewe Alexandra FC 1–1 Rochdale AFC D 2021-04-20 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Blackpool FC W 2021-04-17 Rochdale AFC 3–1 Accrington Stanley FC W 2021-04-13 Rochdale AFC 2–1 Swindon Town FC W

Doncaster Rovers FC Form

2021-05-01 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-04-27 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2021-04-24 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–1 Fleetwood Town FC L 2021-04-20 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-04-17 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-04-13 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–3 Burton Albion FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23 Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Rochdale AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC33% Draw29% Doncaster Rovers FC38%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Rochdale AFC or Draw
62%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
67%
Rochdale AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rochdale AFC24% Draw48% Doncaster Rovers FC28%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC

Handicap Rochdale AFC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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