Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City: match statistics
As the league leader with 21 wins this season, Cardiff City presents significantly higher quality than Doncaster Rovers, who sit in 18th place. The visitors boast an impressive record of 64 goals scored with only 36 conceded, while the hosts have a negative overall goal difference (36:51). Cardiff dominates possession (61% vs 51%) and shows greater efficiency, especially in away matches, winning 44% of games with 38% clean sheets. Doncaster concedes an average of 1.4 goals in home matches, which, given Cardiff's offensive power (14 goals in the last 5 games), could be crucial. The form of both teams is similar in the last five matches, however, Cardiff possesses greater individual quality and experience in the fight for promotion, which should tip the scales of victory in their favor.
Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Doncaster Rovers played against Cardiff City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Doncaster Rovers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Cardiff City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Doncaster Rovers scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.59. Cardiff City scores 1.94 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Doncaster Rovers's games and 58% of Cardiff City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 61%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff City has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.34 per game. Doncaster Rovers takes 12.2 shots per game, while Cardiff City takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Doncaster Rovers leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Cardiff City leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.18 after halftime.
When the teams score
Doncaster Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Cardiff City, it is minutes 46-60 (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 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 7.00 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
As the league leader with 21 wins this season, Cardiff City presents significantly higher quality than Doncaster Rovers, who sit in 18th place. The visitors boast an impressive record of 64 goals scored with only 36 conceded, while the hosts have a negative overall goal difference (36:51). Cardiff dominates possession (61% vs 51%) and shows greater efficiency, especially in away matches, winning 44% of games with 38% clean sheets. Doncaster concedes an average of 1.4 goals in home matches, which, given Cardiff's offensive power (14 goals in the last 5 games), could be crucial. The form of both teams is similar in the last five matches, however, Cardiff possesses greater individual quality and experience in the fight for promotion, which should tip the scales of victory in their favor.
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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 | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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.
Cardiff City is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers · 2 pts / game - Cardiff City
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.
Cardiff City is 72% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.94 goals / game - Cardiff City
Cardiff City is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.59 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.09 goals / game - Cardiff City
Doncaster Rovers scores in 72% of games (23 of 32 meczów), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (12 of 33 meczów).
Cardiff City scores in 91% of games (30 of 33 meczów), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 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 - Cardiff City
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.
Cardiff City is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers · 1.45 pts / game - Cardiff City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 34%. 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.
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* 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 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* 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
Cardiff City
* 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 | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.72 | 2.61 | ▲ 3.03 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 52% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 51% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 70% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 81% | • 82% |
^ 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 Cardiff City. Games average 7.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City?
The EFL League One match finished Doncaster Rovers 0:4 Cardiff City. 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 Cardiff City?
Doncaster Rovers score 1.13 goals per game on average and Cardiff City 1.94. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Doncaster Rovers's matches and 58% of Cardiff City's.
What form are Doncaster Rovers and Cardiff City in?
Over the last 5 games Doncaster Rovers have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Cardiff City 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City?
The statistical background for Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.