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Southend United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Southend United FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Doncaster Rovers FC
Sat 4 Aug 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 29' Andy Butler
Michael Turner 35' Y
Y 57' Niall Mason
Y 90' Mallik Wilks
Y 90' Tommy Rowe
Y 90' Alex Kiwomya
Tom Hopper 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Southend United FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Hicks
  • Referee Nicholas Cooper
  • Referee George Byrne
  • Referee Paul Yates

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

4
Southend United FC 4 games · Avg 5.0 goals Doncaster Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-04 Southend United FC 2–3 Doncaster Rovers FC

Recent Form

Southend United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Doncaster Rovers FC H 2–3 L
Doncaster Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Southend United FC A 3–2 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
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' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Southend United FC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' It’s high time Grant McCann made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Southend United FC in their trying to find a way past Doncaster Rovers FC's compact .
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 29' It’s a booking for Doncaster Rovers FC player. Andy Butler gets a Yellow card.
  • 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luke Hyam, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 35' A moment of madness from Michael Turner on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Southend United FC will be frustrated.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Harry Lennon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Southend United FC.
  • 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 51' What a strike from John Marquis! The score is 0-1.
  • 56' Daniel Amos has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 57' Niall Mason has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
  • 58' Assisted by James Coppinger with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mallik Wilks makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 59' A tactical swap from Doncaster Rovers FC — Alex Kiwomya on, James Coppinger off on 59 minutes.
  • 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 65' Theo Robinson gets the nod from Southend United FC. He replaces Simon Cox and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Doncaster Rovers FC! Daniel Amos comes on to replace Danny Andrew.
  • 70' A goal from the England international Tommy Rowe! He fires home on 70 to make it 0-3!
  • 73' Michael Kightly makes way for Timothee Dieng at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southend United FC.
  • 75' What a moment for Tom Hopper! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. Alistair Crawford is replaced by Matty Blair on 77 minute.
  • 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 86' Theo Robinson doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Mallik Wilks will be fuming at that decision.
  • The points are shared — Southend United FC 2-3 Doncaster Rovers FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Southend United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Powell

Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Grant McCann

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.69 Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Southend United FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 75% + Over 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southend United FC32% Draw25% Doncaster Rovers FC43%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Southend United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
68%
Southend United FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Southend United FC26% Draw39% Doncaster Rovers FC35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 3
5.6%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 0
3.5%
0 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Southend United FC

Handicap Southend United FC covers Push Doncaster Rovers FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 15% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 19% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 14% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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