Doncaster Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2025/26)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee David Rock
- Referee John Busby
- Referee
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 21 Nov Sunderland AFC H 1–1 D 07 Nov FC United of Manchester A 5–1 W 03 Nov AFC Wimbledon A 2–2 D 31 Oct Lincoln City FC H 1–0 W 27 Oct Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–2 L 24 Oct Crewe Alexandra FC H 1–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 21 Nov Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–1 D 14 Nov Milton Keynes Dons FC H 1–2 L 07 Nov Mansfield Town FC H 0–1 L 03 Nov Ipswich Town FC H 2–1 W 31 Oct Gillingham FC A 2–0 W 27 Oct Rochdale AFC A 2–2 D Key Stats
57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history24% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Keepmoat Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Doncaster Rovers FC and Sunderland AFC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sunderland AFC that had 349 games and scored 403 goals.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 20' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luke O'Nien made 349 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 39' Doncaster Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 43' Sunderland AFC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Grant Leadbitter on 43.
- 48' 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.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matthew Smith, as he is very good at scoring at Keepmoat Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 63' The whistle greets Jason Lokilo as he departs to be replaced by Taylor Richards.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joe Wright.
- 72' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 77' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 82' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Chris Maguire by Elliot Embleton on 82 minute.
- 83' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace Reece James by James Coppinger on 83 minute.
- 88' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 90' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Lynden Gooch departs to be replaced by Max Power.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
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Doncaster Rovers FC
Starting XI- 20
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Reece James ↓ James Coppinger 83'
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- 4
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- 9
- 2
- 14
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10
Jason Lokilo ↓ Taylor Richards 63'
- 24
Bench- 13
- 21
- 16
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26
James Coppinger ↑ 83'
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17
Taylor Richards ↑ 63'
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- 31
Coach Darren MooreSunderland AFC
Starting XI- 5
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- 33
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11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Max Power 90'
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- 9
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Chris Maguire ↓ Elliot Embleton 82'
- 13
- 14
- 23
- 20
Bench-
17
Elliot Embleton ↑ 82'
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Max Power ↑ 90'
- 21
- 18
- 22
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Coach Phil Parkinson -
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2020-11-21 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2020-11-07 FC United of Manchester 1–5 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2020-11-03 AFC Wimbledon 2–2 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2020-10-31 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC W 2020-10-27 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2020-10-24 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Crewe Alexandra FC LSunderland AFC Form