Scunthorpe United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Scunthorpe United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Glanford Park.
- Scunthorpe United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Hyde
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee Samuel Lewis
- Referee Andy Woolmer
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Feb | Southend United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | Oldham Athletic AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Scunthorpe United FC is hosting Doncaster Rovers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Scunthorpe United FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lee Novak, as he is very good at scoring at Glanford Park with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 12' That is a Yellow card for Scunthorpe United FC. Levi Sutton will be fuming at that decision.
- 17' It looks like no one’s ball. Doncaster Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Scunthorpe United FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' GOAL! Mallik Wilks fires home to make it 0-1!
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Grant McCann will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' Doncaster Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' Scunthorpe United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Doncaster Rovers FC's shape.
- 50' Doncaster Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Doncaster Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 55' Scunthorpe United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Doncaster Rovers FC backline.
- 57' Scunthorpe United FC ring the changes. George Thomas has done his job and it is now time for Olufela Olomola to step up.
- 61' Rory McArdle has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 61.
- 63' The referee calls foul for Paul Downing. He receives a Yellow card.
- 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 69' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kyle Wootton makes it 1-1.
- 74' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 75' Tyler Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Coppinger on 75 minute.
- 76' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Kieran Sadlier on, Mallik Wilks off on 76 minutes.
- 81' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace Alistair Crawford by Tommy Rowe on 81 minute.
- 86' James Perch gets the nod from Scunthorpe United FC. He replaces Adam Hammill and will look to change the dynamic.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Scunthorpe United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 26
- 21
- 23
- 6
- 22
- 17
-
18
George Thomas ↓ Olufela Olomola 57'
- 25
- 29
-
47
Adam Hammill ↓ James Perch 86'
Bench
- 5
- 16
-
14
James Perch ↑ 86'
- 27
- 10
-
24
Olufela Olomola ↑ 57'
- 19
Coach
Stuart McCall
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 3
- 12
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Tyler Smith 75'
- 17
- 8
- 9
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↓ Kieran Sadlier 76'
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↓ Tommy Rowe 81'
- 15
- 31
Bench
-
18
Tyler Smith ↑ 75'
- 44
- 33
- 6
-
10
Tommy Rowe ↑ 81'
- 19
-
22
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 76'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Wootton | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Ben Whiteman | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
Head to Head
Scunthorpe United FC Form
2019-02-23
Scunthorpe United FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-02-16
Gillingham FC
1–0
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2019-02-09
Scunthorpe United FC
2–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2019-02-02
Barnsley FC
2–0
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2019-01-26
Fleetwood Town FC
0–1
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2019-01-19
Scunthorpe United FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-02-23
Scunthorpe United FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-02-17
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
2019-02-12
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–0
Southend United FC
W
2019-02-09
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–1
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-02-02
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-01-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Oldham Athletic AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12
Scunthorpe United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Scunthorpe United FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Scunthorpe United FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
65%
Scunthorpe United FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Scunthorpe United FC
| Handicap | Scunthorpe United FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Scunthorpe United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

