Doncaster Rovers vs Blackpool: match statistics
Doncaster Rovers hold a clear advantage as the host in this clash. Despite poor form in their last five matches (0.8 PPG), the team performs much better at their home stadium with a 35% win rate and an average of 1.29 goals per game. Blackpool struggles significantly in away matches – only a 17% win rate, 67% loss rate, and a negative goal difference of -17. The visitors have recorded a streak of five consecutive defeats in their last five away fixtures, and their average goals scored on the road is just 0.89 compared to 1.83 conceded. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.5 vs 1.09), and the difference in conversion rate (9% vs 10%) is marginal; however, Doncaster possesses vastly superior ball possession and shots on target metrics on home turf. Considering all factors, a home win is the most likely outcome, although the form of both teams suggests the match could be closely fought.
Doncaster Rovers vs Blackpool: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Doncaster Rovers played against Blackpool in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Doncaster Rovers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Blackpool has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Doncaster Rovers scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.66. Blackpool scores 1.17 and allows 1.64. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Doncaster Rovers's games and 50% of Blackpool's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 53%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Doncaster Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.14 per game. Doncaster Rovers takes 12.5 shots per game, while Blackpool takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Doncaster Rovers leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.49 goals per game after halftime. Blackpool leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Doncaster Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Blackpool, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Doncaster Rovers hold a clear advantage as the host in this clash. Despite poor form in their last five matches (0.8 PPG), the team performs much better at their home stadium with a 35% win rate and an average of 1.29 goals per game. Blackpool struggles significantly in away matches – only a 17% win rate, 67% loss rate, and a negative goal difference of -17. The visitors have recorded a streak of five consecutive defeats in their last five away fixtures, and their average goals scored on the road is just 0.89 compared to 1.83 conceded. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.5 vs 1.09), and the difference in conversion rate (9% vs 10%) is marginal; however, Doncaster possesses vastly superior ball possession and shots on target metrics on home turf. Considering all factors, a home win is the most likely outcome, although the form of both teams suggests the match could be closely fought.
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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
| Doncaster Rovers | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.35 |
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.
Doncaster Rovers is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1 pts / game - Blackpool
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.
Blackpool is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.17 goals / game - Blackpool
Doncaster Rovers scores in 71% of games (25 of 35 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 meczów).
Blackpool scores in 69% of games (25 of 36 meczów), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (7 of 35 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 - Doncaster Rovers
Over / Under - Blackpool
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 31%. 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.
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 28%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
Doncaster Rovers
Blackpool
* 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
| Doncaster Rovers | Liga | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.74 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 26% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 70% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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 Doncaster Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Blackpool. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Doncaster Rovers vs Blackpool?
The EFL League One match finished Doncaster Rovers 2:1 Blackpool. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Doncaster Rovers vs Blackpool?
Doncaster Rovers score 1.09 goals per game on average and Blackpool 1.17. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Doncaster Rovers's matches and 50% of Blackpool's.
What form are Doncaster Rovers and Blackpool in?
Over the last 5 games Doncaster Rovers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Blackpool 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Doncaster Rovers vs Blackpool?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Doncaster Rovers vs Blackpool: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.