Season ticket holders at Memorial Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Bristol Rovers languishing in the 23rd position so far. The guesting Doncaster Rovers will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
- Bristol Rovers is in the worst form (0-1-5)
- Doncaster Rovers have the fewest dropped points from leading position (5) in League One
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Bristol Rovers form and stats
6-2-11 (win-draw-lost) are the League One numbers at home for Bristol Rovers so far this season. It's trouble wherever Bristol Rovers are playing these days as they have suffered five straight defeats now, regardless of arena. They really need to get back to winning ways. Bristol are very eager to stop a potential losing streak at Memorial Stadium, having lost their two previous games here.
Bristol are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-2 away versus Ipswich Town. Preceding that match was a defeat to Sunderland (0-1).
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Bristol have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found nine matches with the results: Won two, drawn four and lost three.
Bristol are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 21 goals in 19 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Bristol have conceded 27 in these home matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Doncaster Rovers form and stats
As the visiting team in League One matches, Doncaster Rovers have produced an overall stat of 6-2-9 so far.
J. Coppinger was the last player to score for the away team. Doncaster Rovers haven't scored a league goal in the last 247 minutes.
Doncaster Rovers might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Charlton Athletic proved too strong as Doncaster Rovers slumped to a 0-1 defeat in front of their own fans at The Keepmoat Stadium. Prior to that match, the Doncaster manager A. Butler faced defeat when travelling to Milton Keynes Dons and losing 0-1.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Doncaster playing away and similar expectations, we found nine relevant matches. Results were one Doncaster Rovers win, two draws and six defeats.
Doncaster Rovers are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 21 away goals from 17 games (in the league). It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Doncaster's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 26 goals from these trips.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Doncaster Rovers - Bristol 4-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Bristol won one game, zero matches ended with a draw and Doncaster Rovers has nine wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / fiveTop Goalscorers
  F. Okenabirhie 9 goals |  B. Hanlan 7 goals | R. James 7 goals |
Bristol Rovers missing players
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| Bristol Rovers | Doncaster Rovers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 39 | 19 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 17 | 36 |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 3 | 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 23 | 11 | 3 | Lost | L | 1 | 9 | 13 |
| 37 | 21 | 8 | Scored | S | 9 | 21 | 53 |
| 62 | 27 | 9 | Conceded | C | 5 | 26 | 46 |
| 90% | 95% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 97% |
| 74% | 79% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 80% | 71% | 69% |
| 41% | 47% | 60% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 65% | 58% |
| 23% | 21% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 40% | 35% | 31% |
| 18% | 11% | 40% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 17% |
| 46% | 47% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 59% | 61% |
| 18% | 16% | 20% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 18% | 19% |
| 46% | 42% | 40% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 24% | 22% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| 28% | 30% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 36% | 30% | 34% |
- Bristol Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Bristol Rovers is in the worst form (0-1-5)
- Doncaster Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Doncaster Rovers have the fewest dropped points from leading position (5) in League One
- Doncaster Rovers have the fewest matches under the total-line (15) in League One
- Doncaster Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Hull City | 39 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 65 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 43 | 22 | 33 | 73 |
| 2 | Peterborough United | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 66 | 37 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 72 |
| 3 | Sunderland | 37 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 58 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 10 | 30 | 70 |
| 4 | Lincoln City | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 55 | 40 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 62 |
| 5 | Portsmouth | 37 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 19 | 15 | 61 |
| 6 | Blackpool | 36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 46 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 60 |
| 7 | Charlton Athletic | 38 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 55 | 50 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 30 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 59 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 39 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 55 | 50 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 58 |
| 9 | Ipswich Town | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 41 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 3 | 58 |
| 10 | Doncaster Rovers | 36 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 53 | 46 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 20 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 26 | 7 | 57 |
| 11 | Oxford United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 52 | 46 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 28 | 31 | 6 | 56 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 55 | 52 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 25 | 29 | 3 | 54 |
| 13 | Accrington Stanley | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 49 | 51 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 35 | -2 | 54 |
| 14 | Plymouth Argyle | 39 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 50 | 60 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 33 | -10 | 52 |
| 15 | Crewe Alexandra | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 45 | 48 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 27 | -3 | 51 |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 41 | 33 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 50 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury Town | 36 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 40 | 42 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 19 | -2 | 46 |
| 18 | Burton Albion | 37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 46 | 61 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 23 | 36 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 25 | -15 | 42 |
| 19 | Northampton Town | 39 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 33 | 54 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 32 | -21 | 39 |
| 20 | Swindon Town | 38 | 11 | 4 | 23 | 44 | 67 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 32 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 23 | 35 | -23 | 37 |
| 21 | AFC Wimbledon | 37 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 36 | 60 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 30 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 30 | -24 | 36 |
| 22 | Wigan Athletic | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 39 | 65 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 30 | -26 | 35 |
| 23 | Bristol Rovers | 39 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 37 | 62 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 35 | -25 | 34 |
| 24 | Rochdale | 37 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 47 | 69 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 38 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 27 | 31 | -22 | 32 |