Sunderland AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee Andy Woolmer
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 4–5 | L |
| 09 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Walsall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Walsall FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadium of Light!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Charlie Wyke made 365 appearances and scored 51 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 7' Lewis Morgan does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 12' It’s high time Jack Ross made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Paul Downing, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium of Light with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 22' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' What a strike from Charlie Wyke! The score is 2-0.
- 37' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 42' 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.
- 46' Alistair Crawford gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Ben Whiteman and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Herbie Kane has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 66' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' Sunderland AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 72' John Marquis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 36 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Aiden McGeady departs to be replaced by Lynden Gooch.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Will Grigg. He replaces Charlie Wyke on 77 minute.
- 82' With 1 assists to his name this season, Max Power is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sunderland AFC.
- 83' The whistle greets Mallik Wilks as he departs to be replaced by Tyler Smith.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Danny Andrew. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Max Power is replaced by Grant Leadbitter.
- It finishes all square. Sunderland AFC and Doncaster Rovers FC share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 10
-
19
Aiden McGeady ↓ Lynden Gooch 75'
-
27
Max Power ↓ Grant Leadbitter 89'
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↓ Will Grigg 77'
- 13
- 5
- 1
- 17
- 30
Bench
- 25
- 33
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↑ 75'
- 12
- 7
-
23
Grant Leadbitter ↑ 89'
-
22
Will Grigg ↑ 77'
Coach
Jack Ross
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 3
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Alfie May 46'
- 10
- 17
- 8
- 9
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↓ Tyler Smith 83'
- 15
- 31
Bench
-
18
Tyler Smith ↑ 83'
- 44
- 33
- 12
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 46'
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↑ 46'
- 22
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Wyke | 5 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
| Lee Burge | 1 |
| Corry Evans | 1 |
| Tommy Rowe | 1 |
| Reo Griffiths | 1 |
| Lewis Morgan | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-04-19
Sunderland AFC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-04-13
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2019-04-06
Bradford City AFC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-03-30
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–1
Walsall FC
W
2019-03-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-03-23
Luton Town FC
4–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
80%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
46%
Sunderland AFC or Doncaster Rovers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 24% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.