Walsall FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One .
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Atkin
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Andy Hendley
- Referee Anthony Coggins
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
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 15 Sep Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–4 L 08 Sep Barnsley FC A 1–1 D 01 Sep Blackpool FC H 0–0 D 25 Aug Rochdale AFC A 2–1 W 21 Aug AFC Wimbledon A 3–1 W 18 Aug Gillingham FC H 2–1 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 15 Sep Walsall FC A 4–1 W 08 Sep Luton Town FC H 2–1 W 01 Sep Peterborough United FC A 1–1 D 25 Aug Portsmouth FC H 0–0 D 21 Aug Shrewsbury Town FC H 0–0 D 18 Aug Burton Albion FC A 0–1 L Key Stats
100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history24% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Walsall FC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 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 Danny Andrew suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' 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.
- 17' Walsall FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Morgan Ferrier on 17.
- 22' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Herbie Kane made 234 appearances and scored 27 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Walsall FC that had 65 games and scored 67 goals.
- 33' GOAL! John Marquis scores on 33.
- 33' Luke Leahy was booked on 33.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' 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.
- 48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
- 53' Another change for Walsall FC made on 53 minute. Isaiah Osbourne leaves to be changed by Connor Ronan.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for George Dobson.
- 58' What a strike from Mallik Wilks! The score is 1-2.
- 63' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 65' Morgan Ferrier is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 66' What a strike from James Coppinger! The score is 1-3.
- 69' Doncaster Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 71' Doncaster Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 72' Another change for Walsall FC made on 72 minute. Kieron Morris leaves to be changed by Zeli Ismail.
- 74' Alfie May has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Coppinger on 74 minute.
- 75' The Doncaster Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Herbie Kane departs to be replaced by Jermaine Anderson.
- 80' Another change for Walsall FC made on 80 minute. Josh Ginnelly leaves to be changed by Josh Gordon.
- 84' Paul Taylor is replacing Mallik Wilks for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 89' Doncaster Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' Goal! Matty Blair scores his 12 goal in 234 matches.
- 90' Matty Blair is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- With this win, Doncaster Rovers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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Walsall FC
Starting XI- 1
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Kieron Morris ↓ Zeli Ismail 72'
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Isaiah Osbourne ↓ Connor Ronan 53'
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Josh Ginnelly ↓ Josh Gordon 80'
Bench- 20
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Connor Ronan ↑ 53'
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Zeli Ismail ↑ 72'
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Josh Gordon ↑ 80'
Coach Dean KeatesDoncaster Rovers FC
Starting XI- 13
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James Coppinger ↓ Alfie May 74'
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Mallik Wilks ↓ Paul Taylor 84'
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Herbie Kane ↓ Jermaine Anderson 75'
Bench-
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Paul Taylor ↑ 84'
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Alfie May ↑ 74'
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Jermaine Anderson ↑ 75'
Coach Grant McCann -
Head to Head
Walsall FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2018-09-15 Walsall FC 1–4 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2018-09-08 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Luton Town FC W 2018-09-01 Peterborough United FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2018-08-25 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–0 Portsmouth FC D 2018-08-21 Doncaster Rovers FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2018-08-18 Burton Albion FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC L