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 1 games · 0 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 | 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
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
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' The ball is rolling at . Walsall FC are looking to make home advantage count against Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' Danny Andrew has been relatively quiet despite scoring 20 goals in his last 235 appearances.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dean Keates will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' 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.
- 17' Morgan Ferrier has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 17 minutes.
- 22' England international Josh Ginnelly has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Walsall FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 32' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' What an equalizer from John Marquis!
- 33' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Luke Leahy.
- 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Fitzwater made 65 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 48' The home supporters are growing impatient. Walsall FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 53' It is a substitution in Walsall FC team. Isaiah Osbourne is replaced by Connor Ronan on 53 minute.
- 57' Walsall FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 58' A goal from the England international Mallik Wilks! He fires home on 58 to make it 1-2!
- 63' The 32-year-old Marko Marosi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Morgan Ferrier argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 66' GOAL! James Coppinger scores on 66. Assisted by Mallik Wilks
- 69' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Herbie Kane.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Niall Mason.
- 72' Time for substitution for Walsall FC. Kieron Morris is replaced by Zeli Ismail.
- 74' Another change for Doncaster Rovers FC made on 74 minute. James Coppinger leaves to be changed by Alfie May.
- 75' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jermaine Anderson is hanging Herbie Kane on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' Josh Gordon is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Ginnelly at the 80 minute mark.
- 84' The whistle greets Mallik Wilks as he departs to be replaced by Paul Taylor.
- 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andy Butler.
- 90' Matty Blair adds to his 0 season tally! Doncaster Rovers FC lead 1-4 — and this changes everything.
- 90' Matty Blair was booked on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Walsall FC.
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 |
| Matty Blair | 1 |
| James Coppinger | 1 |
| Matty Blair | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 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.