Swindon Town FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Swindon Town FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at The Energy Check County Ground.
- Swindon Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adrian Tranter
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee Samuel Ogles
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Swindon Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at The Energy Check County Ground!
- 5' Brilliant from the ! Fejiri Okenabirhie makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 5.
- 10' England international Matthew Palmer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Diallang Jaiyesimi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 15 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' 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.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 27' The Swindon Town FC manager makes a substitution. Zeki Fryers departs to be replaced by Taylor Curran.
- 32' Doncaster Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 33' Fejiri Okenabirhie catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 33.
- 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jason Lokilo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Swindon Town FC.
- 43' The 25-year-old Anthony Greaves has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Fejiri Okenabirhie has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 51' Daniel Amos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Doncaster Rovers FC tonight.
- 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Elliot Simoes.
- 57' Time for substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC. Elliot Simoes is replaced by Matthew Smith.
- 59' The crowd applauds Matthew Smith as he leaves the pitch. Johnny Smith steps in for Swindon Town FC.
- 60' Swindon Town FC ring the changes. Brett Pitman has done his job and it is now time for Hallam Hope to step up.
- 64' Dion Conroy was booked on 64.
- 66' The referee has no hesitation. Dominic Thompson is booked for Swindon Town FC — Yellow card on 66.
- 71' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Andy Butler will be fuming at that decision.
- 73' What composure from Hallam Hope! The Barbados international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 74' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Jason Lokilo is withdrawn and Jon Taylor gets his opportunity.
- 76' It’s a booking for Swindon Town FC player. Taylor Curran gets a Yellow card.
- 81' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 81 minute. Tyreece John-Jules leaves to be changed by Daniel Amos.
- 85' Reece James was booked on 85.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Anthony Greaves on 90 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Doncaster Rovers FC players.
Lineups
Swindon Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Brett Pitman ↓ Hallam Hope 60'
- 1
-
3
Zeki Fryers ↓ Taylor Curran 27'
- 19
- 2
- 23
- 4
- 10
- 7
- 26
-
15
Matthew Smith ↓ Johnny Smith 59'
Bench
- 9
- 18
- 42
-
45
Hallam Hope ↑ 60'
-
11
Johnny Smith ↑ 59'
-
21
Taylor Curran ↑ 27'
- 16
Coach
John Sheridan
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 21
- 4
- 9
- 2
-
10
Jason Lokilo ↓ Jon Taylor 74'
- 17
- 19
- 24
-
22
Elliot Simoes ↓ Matthew Smith 57'
Bench
- 13
-
16
Daniel Amos ↑ 81'
- 28
-
11
Jon Taylor ↑ 74'
-
14
Matthew Smith ↑ 57'
-
27
Anthony Greaves ↑ 74'
- 18
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Reece James | 2 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 2 |
| Diallang Jaiyesimi | 1 |
| Hallam Hope | 1 |
Head to Head
Swindon Town FC Form
2021-01-16
Swindon Town FC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2021-01-09
Ipswich Town FC
2–3
Swindon Town FC
W
2020-12-29
Swindon Town FC
1–4
Milton Keynes Dons FC
L
2020-12-19
Swindon Town FC
2–2
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2020-12-15
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Swindon Town FC
L
2020-12-12
Swindon Town FC
0–1
Fleetwood Town FC
L
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-01-16
Swindon Town FC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-01-09
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-12-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2020-12-19
Burton Albion FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-12-15
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Swindon Town FC
W
2020-12-12
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Gillingham FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Swindon Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
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 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Swindon Town FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
74%
Swindon Town FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Swindon Town FC
| Handicap | Swindon Town FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Swindon Town FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

