AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Rovers: match statistics
AFC Wimbledon holds a clear advantage as the host of this encounter. The home side records a 36% win rate at their own stadium and maintains a positive goal difference of +2 in domestic matches, whereas Doncaster Rovers performs very poorly on the road with just 17% wins and a catastrophic goal difference of -13. The visitors concede an average of 1.92 goals per away match, which, combined with their 50% failure rate in scoring, makes them highly susceptible to defeat. The form of both teams in the last five matches also favors the hosts—AFC Wimbledon earned 1.4 PPG compared to Doncaster's 0.8. Additionally, Wimbledon boasts a better clean sheet ratio at home (36%) than the guests do away (17%), suggesting greater defensive stability. Considering all these factors, an AFC Wimbledon victory is the most likely result, although the poor efficiency of both teams could potentially lead to a draw.
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
AFC Wimbledon played against Doncaster Rovers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
AFC Wimbledon has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Doncaster Rovers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
AFC Wimbledon scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.38. Doncaster Rovers scores 1.00 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of AFC Wimbledon's games and 58% of Doncaster Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Doncaster Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.11 per game. AFC Wimbledon takes 9.8 shots per game, while Doncaster Rovers takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
AFC Wimbledon leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Doncaster Rovers leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
AFC Wimbledon's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Doncaster Rovers, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
AFC Wimbledon holds a clear advantage as the host of this encounter. The home side records a 36% win rate at their own stadium and maintains a positive goal difference of +2 in domestic matches, whereas Doncaster Rovers performs very poorly on the road with just 17% wins and a catastrophic goal difference of -13. The visitors concede an average of 1.92 goals per away match, which, combined with their 50% failure rate in scoring, makes them highly susceptible to defeat. The form of both teams in the last five matches also favors the hosts—AFC Wimbledon earned 1.4 PPG compared to Doncaster's 0.8. Additionally, Wimbledon boasts a better clean sheet ratio at home (36%) than the guests do away (17%), suggesting greater defensive stability. Considering all these factors, an AFC Wimbledon victory is the most likely result, although the poor efficiency of both teams could potentially lead to a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| AFC Wimbledon | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
AFC Wimbledon is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - AFC Wimbledon · 0.2 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AFC Wimbledon is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - AFC Wimbledon · 1 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers
AFC Wimbledon is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - AFC Wimbledon · 1.71 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers
AFC Wimbledon scores in 58% of games (14 of 24 meczów), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 meczów).
Doncaster Rovers scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while AFC Wimbledon keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AFC Wimbledon
Over / Under - Doncaster Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
AFC Wimbledon is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - AFC Wimbledon · 1.17 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AFC Wimbledon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
AFC Wimbledon
Doncaster Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| AFC Wimbledon | Liga | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 50% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 68% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from AFC Wimbledon's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Doncaster Rovers. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Rovers?
The EFL League One match finished AFC Wimbledon 0:1 Doncaster Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Rovers?
AFC Wimbledon score 1.13 goals per game on average and Doncaster Rovers 1.00. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 46% of AFC Wimbledon's matches and 58% of Doncaster Rovers's.
What form are AFC Wimbledon and Doncaster Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games AFC Wimbledon have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Doncaster Rovers 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Rovers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.