Doncaster Rovers perform at a high level so far being 3rd in the table. Oxford United can look both up and down from their 10th position.
- Doncaster Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Oxford United is in the best form (6-0-0)
Oxford United could be less fresh than the hosts in this fixture, as they played a EFL Trophy game only four sleeps ago.
Doncaster Rovers form and stats
Doncaster Rovers are steadily winning League One games and points here at The Keepmoat Stadium. 8 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats is the summary from 12 games. The team is doing great wherever they are playing as Doncaster has won four games in a row. The Shrewsbury Town match was the last time out without a victory. Two home wins in a row for Doncaster Rovers bring valid hopes of a third.
Doncaster are confident in defense, having played 287 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
Happy days for Doncaster in their previous game, a League One match away at Lincoln City (placed 2nd) that ended with a 1-0 victory. Previous to that game, a home match hosting AFC Wimbledon in a game that was won 2-0.
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 Doncaster Rovers have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 14 matches with the results: Won six, drawn three and lost five.
Doncaster are traveling soon after this match as the League One match at Fleetwood Town awaits in three days.
Doncaster have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at The Keepmoat Stadium with 22 goals in 12 league matches. From these home matches, Doncaster have conceded only 11 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Oxford United form and stats
5-2-5 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Oxford United in their League One matches away. In general it has been a productive period now for Oxford United as they haven't lost any of their last ten games. Having won their last three away games Oxford United has no reason to fear anyone.
Oxford United had fun at their own home (The Keepmoat Stadium) last time out, beating AFC Wimbledon 3-1. S. Winnall (2) and O. Shodipo scored. That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Fleetwood Town in the League One.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Oxford United playing away and similar expectations, we found eight relevant matches. Results were four Oxford United wins, one draw and three defeats.
Oxford has another fixture away, a League One game, against Bristol Rovers in just three days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Oxford United are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 20 times in 12 away games so far. It's worth mentioning that 12 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Oxford United have conceded 20 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Last six meetings between the teams: Doncaster won one, Oxford United won three and two draws. three games with over 2,5 goals, three matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Taylor 11 goals |  F. Okenabirhie 7 goals |  O. Shodipo 7 goals |
Doncaster Rovers missing players
Oxford United missing players
| Doncaster Rovers | Oxford United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 12 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 12 | 23 |
| 14 | 8 | 3 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 38 | 22 | 11 | Scored | S | 5 | 20 | 37 |
| 21 | 11 | 7 | Conceded | C | 8 | 20 | 30 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 91% |
| 73% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 92% | 87% |
| 55% | 50% | 80% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 20% | 50% | 43% |
| 27% | 25% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 42% | 35% |
| 14% | 25% | 40% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 33% | 22% |
| 64% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 58% | 48% |
| 27% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | 26% |
| 9% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 60% | 42% | 35% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 12.2 | 13.3 | 13.4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.8 | 14.2 | 12.6 |
| 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.4 | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| 40% | 42% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 23% | 33% | 36% |
- Doncaster Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Oxford United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Oxford United is in the best form (6-0-0)
| 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 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 41 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 15 | 19 | 48 |
| 2 | Lincoln City | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 48 |
| 3 | Doncaster Rovers | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 45 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 40 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 19 | 44 |
| 5 | Peterborough United | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 43 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 24 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 40 |
| 7 | Accrington Stanley | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 40 |
| 8 | Charlton Athletic | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 39 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 40 |
| 9 | Crewe Alexandra | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 36 | 33 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 40 |
| 10 | Oxford United | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 37 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 36 |
| 12 | Blackpool | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 28 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 34 |
| 13 | Gillingham | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 34 |
| 14 | Plymouth Argyle | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 41 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 22 | -6 | 34 |
| 15 | Fleetwood Town | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 31 |
| 16 | Milton Keynes Dons | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 31 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 31 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury Town | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 23 | 27 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -4 | 27 |
| 18 | Rochdale | 25 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 40 | 48 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 23 | -8 | 26 |
| 19 | Swindon Town | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 32 | 50 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 28 | -18 | 24 |
| 20 | Bristol Rovers | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 41 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 23 | -17 | 23 |
| 21 | Northampton Town | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 40 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 23 | -20 | 23 |
| 22 | AFC Wimbledon | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 26 | 45 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 22 | -19 | 22 |
| 23 | Wigan Athletic | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 44 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 20 | -20 | 21 |
| 24 | Burton Albion | 24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 51 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 28 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 23 | -22 | 16 |
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