Walsall FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One .
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Atkin
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Andy Hendley
- Referee Anthony Coggins
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 08 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Gillingham FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | Walsall FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Walsall FC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Whiteman made 235 appearances and scored 32 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 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 Matty Blair suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' It’s high time Dean Keates made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 17' GOAL! Morgan Ferrier scores on 17.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jermaine Anderson, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 33' What an equalizer from John Marquis!
- 33' The referee shows Walsall FC player a Yellow card on 33.
- 38' It looks surprising Walsall FC does not make any changes. Andy Butler has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' Walsall FC 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.
- 48' Jack Fitzwater needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 53' Walsall FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Connor Ronan is hanging Isaiah Osbourne on the field on 53 minute.
- 57' George Dobson was booked on 57.
- 58' Doncaster Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Mallik Wilks on 58.
- 63' Walsall FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 65' The referee shows Walsall FC player a Yellow card on 65.
- 66' Goal! James Coppinger scores his 13 goal in 235 matches.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Herbie Kane on 69.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Niall Mason on 71.
- 72' Zeli Ismail has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kieron Morris on 72 minute.
- 74' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alfie May is hanging James Coppinger on the field on 74 minute.
- 75' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. Herbie Kane is replaced by Jermaine Anderson on 75 minute.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Josh Gordon. He replaces Josh Ginnelly on 80 minute.
- 84' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Taylor is hanging Mallik Wilks on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' Doncaster Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' GOAL! Matty Blair scores on 90. Assisted by Alfie May
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Matty Blair.
- With this win, Doncaster Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 27
-
8
Kieron Morris ↓ Zeli Ismail 72'
- 3
-
30
Isaiah Osbourne ↓ Connor Ronan 53'
- 16
- 9
-
11
Josh Ginnelly ↓ Josh Gordon 80'
Bench
- 20
-
31
Connor Ronan ↑ 53'
- 15
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↑ 72'
- 28
- 13
-
29
Josh Gordon ↑ 80'
Coach
Dean Keates
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 3
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Alfie May 74'
- 17
- 8
- 9
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↓ Paul Taylor 84'
-
15
Herbie Kane ↓ Jermaine Anderson 75'
Bench
-
16
Paul Taylor ↑ 84'
- 1
- 24
- 12
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 74'
- 14
-
22
Jermaine Anderson ↑ 75'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
| Josh Gordon | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
| Danny Andrew | 1 |
Head to Head
Walsall FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2018-09-15
Walsall FC
1–4
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-09-08
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Luton Town FC
W
2018-09-01
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2018-08-25
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Portsmouth FC
D
2018-08-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2018-08-18
Burton Albion FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.15
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Walsall FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
74%
Walsall FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.7%
1 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.