Rochdale AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Rochdale AFC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Crown Oil Arena.
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2025/26)
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 01 May Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–2 L 27 Apr AFC Wimbledon A 3–3 D 24 Apr Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–1 D 20 Apr Blackpool FC H 1–0 W 17 Apr Accrington Stanley FC H 3–1 W 13 Apr Swindon Town FC H 2–1 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 01 May Rochdale AFC A 2–1 W 27 Apr Peterborough United FC A 2–2 D 24 Apr Fleetwood Town FC H 0–1 L 20 Apr Accrington Stanley FC A 1–2 L 17 Apr Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–0 W 13 Apr Burton Albion FC H 0–3 L Key Stats
67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history24% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Crown Oil Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Rochdale AFC is showing some good football. However, Rochdale AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andy Butler, as he is very good at scoring at Crown Oil Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Taylor Richards has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 52 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Goal! Taylor Richards scores his 11 goal in 421 matches.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rochdale AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' It looks surprising Rochdale AFC does not make any changes. Matthew Lund has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oliver Rathbone on 54.
- 56' Goal! Taylor Richards scores his 11 goal in 421 matches.
- 61' 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 John Bostock suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' Stephen Dooley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matthew Lund on 64 minute.
- 65' Another change for Rochdale AFC made on 65 minute. Ryan McLaughlin leaves to be changed by Stephen Humphrys.
- 66' Another substitution for Doncaster Rovers FC to replace Tyreece John-Jules by Omar Bogle on 66 minute.
- 67' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. Jason Lokilo is replaced by James Coppinger on 67 minute.
- 72' Doncaster Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 77' James Coppinger needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Alex Newby. He replaces Aaron Morley on 78 minute.
- 81' The whistle greets Fejiri Okenabirhie as he departs to be replaced by John Bostock.
- 83' Goal! Matt Done scores his 6 goal in 140 matches.
- 88' Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anthony Greaves is hanging Matthew Smith on the field on 88 minute.
- 90' Jimmy Keohane is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Rochdale AFC.
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Rochdale AFC
Starting XI- 2
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Aaron Morley ↓ Alex Newby 78'
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Matthew Lund ↓ Stephen Dooley 64'
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Conor Grant ↓ Kwadwo Baah 64'
Bench- 19
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Stephen Dooley ↑ 64'
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Stephen Humphrys ↑ 65'
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Alex Newby ↑ 78'
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Kwadwo Baah ↑ 64'
Coach Brian Barry-MurphyDoncaster Rovers FC
Starting XI- 3
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Matthew Smith ↓ Anthony Greaves 88'
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Jason Lokilo ↓ James Coppinger 67'
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Taylor Richards ↓ Josh Sims 67'
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Tyreece John-Jules ↓ Omar Bogle 66'
Bench-
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Josh Sims ↑ 67'
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Omar Bogle ↑ 66'
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James Coppinger ↑ 67'
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John Bostock ↑ 81'
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Anthony Greaves ↑ 88'
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Head to Head
Rochdale AFC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2021-05-01 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-04-27 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2021-04-24 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–1 Fleetwood Town FC L 2021-04-20 Accrington Stanley FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC L 2021-04-17 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-04-13 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–3 Burton Albion FC L