Match Previews

country flag League 1 Round 33
Doncaster Rovers vs. Bristol Rovers
Tue 26 March 2019 19:45
Referee
Martin Coy
Weather at KO
weather icon Mostly Cloudy  11oC | Precip: 0% (0 mm) | Wind 5 m/s
Travel Info
4 hours coach
Distance
297 KM (Distance Matrix)

Doncaster Rovers

Last updated: Wed 27 March 2019 08:52
In Brief

Easily beaten by Luton. Need a point to get back into the play-off places. Herbie Kane and Ben Whiteman are both still out.

Looking Back

The Rovers chased shadows throughout their last Saturday's game at Luton and were crushed by the leaders with a 4:0 scoreline.

Grant McCann's men have won only two of their last twelve and are winless in seven. They need only a point out of this one to return into the top six despite all that.

Looking Ahead

Herbie Kane and Ben Whiteman missed the previous game with injuries. They both remain unavailable for selection.

McCann is not expected to have any new selection issues to deal with.

Points of Interest

Doncaster have a superb recent head-to-head record against Bristol Rovers, having won seven and lost one of their last eight against the Gas.

Bristol Rovers

Last updated: Wed 27 March 2019 08:52
In Brief

Held Plymouth to a 2:2 draw. Tom Lockyer missed the previous game due to international duty but is now expected back. No new selection issues.

Looking Back

Bristol Rovers scored in the very last minute of their game at Plymouth to hold the Pilgrims to a 2:2 draw.

The Gas have been in fine form for a while. They lost only one of their last ten and only two of their last seventeen games.

Looking Ahead

Skipper Tom Lockyer missed the previous game due to international duty but is expected to be available for selection now.

Graham Couhlan will have no new selection issues to deal with.

Points of Interest

Bristol Rovers have done much better on their travels than in the overall table. They have the league's seventh-best away record at the moment.

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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer out
  • Sam Matthews (sp) (mid) (Eastleigh - loan)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench

Bristol Rovers

Last updated: Wed 27 March 2019 08:52
In Brief

Held Plymouth to a 2:2 draw. Tom Lockyer missed the previous game due to international duty but is now expected back. No new selection issues.

Looking Back

Bristol Rovers scored in the very last minute of their game at Plymouth to hold the Pilgrims to a 2:2 draw.

The Gas have been in fine form for a while. They lost only one of their last ten and only two of their last seventeen games.

Looking Ahead

Skipper Tom Lockyer missed the previous game due to international duty but is expected to be available for selection now.

Graham Couhlan will have no new selection issues to deal with.

Points of Interest

Bristol Rovers have done much better on their travels than in the overall table. They have the league's seventh-best away record at the moment.

Suspended
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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer out
  • Sam Matthews (sp) (mid) (Eastleigh - loan)

Key

Key players
Regular players
Support players
75% - Chance of availability
Artificial Pitch
Universal Player Grid
Squad Confirmed
Played in Cup fixture
New Information

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*Based on Available Players
Game Score
Round 1
Sunderland - Charlton Athletic 2 - 1
Round 7
Sunderland - Fleetwood Town 1 - 1
Round 13
AFC Wimbledon - Portsmouth 1 - 2
Round 18
Sunderland - Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 1
Portsmouth - Charlton Athletic 1 - 2
Round 32
Oxford United - Sunderland 1 - 1
Round 33
Sunderland - Accrington Stanley 2 - 2
Doncaster Rovers - Bristol Rovers 4 - 1
Round 39
Luton Town - Doncaster Rovers 4 - 0
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (1)
Doncaster Rovers - Charlton Athletic 1 - 2
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
Portsmouth - Sunderland 0 - 0
Charlton Athletic - Doncaster Rovers 2 - 3
(4 : 3 AP)
Round Play-Off Final
Charlton Athletic - Sunderland 2 - 1