Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Howick
- Referee Marc Wilson
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee Lisa Rashid
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Jan | Coventry City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | Preston North End FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Wycombe Wanderers FC | Doncaster Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #14 |
| 63 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 12 / 17 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 69 | Scored | 50 |
| 58 | Conceded | 69 |
| +11 | GD | -19 |
| 1.37 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 37% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wycombe Wanderers FC are 11th (63 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 14th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Wycombe Wanderers FC is hosting Doncaster Rovers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' 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 Sido Jombati suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. John Marquis made 235 appearances and scored 95 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' James Coppinger needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 35' 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.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Doncaster Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' The referee has no hesitation. Matty Blair is booked for Doncaster Rovers FC — Yellow card on 46.
- 51' Jason McCarthy is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Wycombe Wanderers FC tonight.
- 56' Adam El-Abd, a Egypt , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 60' Assisted by Alistair Crawford with the perfectly-timed delivery and John Marquis makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Niall Mason. He replaces Matty Blair on 64 minute.
- 67' Tommy Rowe gets the nod from Doncaster Rovers FC. He replaces Alistair Crawford and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' Tommy Rowe makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Doncaster Rovers FC are in front.
- 72' Another substitution for Wycombe Wanderers FC to replace Nathan Tyson by Adebayo Akinfenwa on 72 minute.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joe Jacobson.
- 77' Assisted by Nicholas Freeman with the perfectly-timed delivery and Paris Cowan-Hall makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 80' A moment of madness from John Marquis on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Doncaster Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Herbie Kane on 84 minutes.
- 84' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. James Coppinger is replaced by Alfie May on 84 minute.
- 89' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Doncaster Rovers FC that had 235 games and scored 266 goals.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Curtis Thompson makes it 2-2.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Paris Cowan-Hall.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 6
-
10
Matt Bloomfield ↓ Scott Kashket 72'
- 22
- 4
- 18
- 12
- 23
Bench
- 25
- 5
- 16
-
20
Adebayo Akinfenwa ↑ 72'
-
11
Scott Kashket ↑ 72'
- 9
- 13
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 3
- 12
-
26
James Coppinger ↓ Alfie May 84'
-
17
Matty Blair ↓ Niall Mason 64'
- 8
- 9
- 7
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↓ Tommy Rowe 67'
- 15
Bench
- 18
- 44
- 13
-
2
Niall Mason ↑ 64'
-
10
Tommy Rowe ↑ 67'
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 84'
- 38
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Adebayo Akinfenwa | 2 |
| Paris Cowan-Hall | 2 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Joe Wright | 1 |
| Niall Ennis | 1 |
| Jason McCarthy | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
Head to Head
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2019-01-12
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-01-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–2
Coventry City FC
L
2018-12-29
Scunthorpe United FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2018-12-26
Burton Albion FC
3–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2018-12-22
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–2
AFC Wimbledon
L
2018-12-15
Gillingham FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-01-12
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-01-06
Preston North End FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-01-01
Doncaster Rovers FC
5–0
Rochdale AFC
W
2018-12-29
Gillingham FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2018-12-26
Fleetwood Town FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2018-12-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.84
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
57%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 0
4.9%
0 – 0
4.4%
0 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

