Doncaster Rovers vs Colchester H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Doncaster Rovers went head-to-head with Colchester in the League Two of England on April 21. Doncaster Rovers took the win with a commanding 3-0 result.

The game shifted on the 9th minute when Harry Clifton converted the chance, putting Doncaster Rovers in front. The scoreline was shaped by further goals from Jordan Gibson and Patrick Kelly, ending the game at 3-0.

4 months after their last face-off in League Two, the stage is set for another captivating encounter as Doncaster Rovers and Colchester renew their battle. In their last encounter, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 1-1 draw. Following their win against Tranmere Rovers in League Two on April 18, Doncaster Rovers head into this clash with renewed confidence, marking their 8th consecutive unbeaten match.

Colchester head into this fixture following a draw against Crewe on April 18, pushing their unbeaten streak to four games. Lately, their defensive efforts have been solid, recording three straight clean sheets.

This League Two clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Doncaster Rovers and Colchester in this campaign. Luke Molyneux and Jordan Gibson have been pivotal for Doncaster Rovers’s attack, shaped by Grant McCann’s vision, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Molyneux has already scored sixteen goals in League Two this season, while also being their most creative player, providing thirteen assists in the league so far. Supporting them are Billy Sharp, Owen Bailey and Rob Street, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Doncaster Rovers’s attack.

Meanwhile, Colchester’s Jack Payne and Samson Tovide have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Danny Cowley, remains effective. Taylor has already scored ten goals in League Two this season, while Payne remains their top assist provider in the competition with ten. Adding further support are Owura Edwards, Harry Anderson and Oscar Thorn, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since November 2022. Doncaster Rovers have three wins to their name, Colchester one, and one game ended in draw. The most recent match between them was on December 29, 2024, in the League Two of England, ending in a 1-1 draw. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Doncaster Rovers have found the net nine times, whereas Colchester have scored six. So, overall, Doncaster Rovers have the edge in head-to-head matches against Colchester in their recent history.

In League Two, Doncaster Rovers have played 45 matches, winning 23, drawing twelve and losing ten, scoring 71 goals, averaging 1.58 per match, while conceding 49, an average of 1.09 per match. Colchester have played 45 matches in League Two, with sixteen wins, eighteen draws, and eleven losses this season, scoring 52 goals at an average of 1.16 per match and conceding 47 at a rate of 1.04 per match.

Doncaster Rovers's most recent outing ended in a win against Tranmere Rovers, while Colchester played their last match against Crewe, which ended in a draw. Overall, Doncaster Rovers have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing five, while in their last twenty matches, Colchester have recorded eleven wins, three losses, and six draws.

  • Doncaster Rovers have gone 8 consecutive matches without a defeat.
  • Colchester's last 4 matches had 2 or less goals.

Doncaster Rovers: last matches

MatchTranmere Rovers 0:3 Doncaster Rovers, April 18Salford City 1:1 Doncaster Rovers, April 15Doncaster Rovers 1:1 Wimbledon, April 12Cheltenham Town 0:2 Doncaster Rovers, April 5Doncaster Rovers 2:2 Walsall, April 1Doncaster Rovers 3:0 Carlisle, March 29Crewe 1:1 Doncaster Rovers, March 15Doncaster Rovers 2:2 Swindon Town, March 8Bromley 1:0 Doncaster Rovers, March 4Doncaster Rovers 3:0 Newport, March 1
OutcomeWDDWDWDDLW
Over 2.5+---++-+-+
Under 2.5-+++--+-+-
Clean sheet+--+-+---+
Failed to score--------+-
Conceded-++-+-+++-
Conceded two----+--+--

Colchester: last matches

MatchColchester 0:0 Crewe, April 18Newport 0:2 Colchester, April 12Colchester 1:0 Notts County, April 5Gillingham 1:1 Colchester, April 1Colchester 1:2 Grimsby, March 28Bradford 4:1 Colchester, March 22Colchester 3:0 Fleetwood Town, March 15Colchester 2:1 Port Vale, March 11Cheltenham Town 0:1 Colchester, March 8Colchester 1:0 Chesterfield, March 4
OutcomeDWWDLLWWWW
Over 2.5----++++--
Under 2.5++++----++
Clean sheet+++---+-++
Failed to score+---------
Conceded---+++-+--
Conceded two----++----

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Doncaster Rovers - Colchester in real time.

Doncaster Rovers kicked off the game with Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Jack Senior who got substituted by James Maxwell on the 68th minute, Tom Anderson, Owen Bailey, Jamie Sterry, George Broadbent, Charlie Crew who got substituted by Zain Westbrooke on the 82nd minute, Jordan Gibson who got substituted by Ethan Ennis on the 62nd minute, Harry Clifton who got substituted by Patrick Kelly on the 62nd minute, Luke Molyneux and Rob Street who got substituted by Joe Sbarra on the 81st minute as starters, with Ian Lawlor, Thomas Nixon, James Maxwell, Ethan Ennis, Joe Sbarra, Zain Westbrooke and Patrick Kelly on the bench.

Colchester's starting eleven were Matt Macey, Ellis Iandolo, Tom Flanagan, Fiacre Kelleher who got substituted by Anthony Scully on the 56th minute, Mandela Egbo, Teddy Bishop who got substituted by John-Kymani Gordon on the 78th minute, Jamie Mcdonnell who got substituted by Jack Tucker on the 38th minute, Owura Edwards, Arthur Read, Kyreece Lisbie who got substituted by Kane Vincent-Young on the 77th minute and Tyreece Simpson who got substituted by Samson Tovide on the 56th minute, with Tom Smith, Jack Tucker, Kane Vincent-Young, Rob Hunt, Anthony Scully, John-Kymani Gordon and Samson Tovide on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, England League Two's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Doncaster Rovers sit 1st with 81 points from 45 matches, while Colchester are currently 10th in the table with 66 points from 45 matches.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 1.78 - 0.67
  • Ball Possession: 42 - 58
  • Big Scoring Chances: 5 - 1
  • Total Attempts: 10 - 6
  • Shots On Target: 4 - 2
  • Blocked Shots: 3 - 0
  • Shots in the Box: 9 - 3
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 1 - 3
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
  • Fouls: 12 - 13
  • Corners: 1 - 4
  • Throw-Ins: 12 - 24
  • Saves: 2 - 0
  • Free Kicks: 13 - 12
  • Offsides: 2 - 1
  • Passes into Final Third: 99 - 124
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 46 - 82
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 18 - 11
  • Tackles: 25 - 13
  • Completed Tackles: 15 - 5
  • Total Crosses: 5 - 11
  • Successful Crosses: 1 - 3
  • Interceptions: 8 - 6
  • Clearances: 18 - 12

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Owura Edwards, Jack Senior, Kyreece Lisbie and Ellis Iandolo were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Doncaster Rovers and Colchester in real time. You can watch the goals by Harry Clifton, Jordan Gibson and Patrick Kelly as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Doncaster Rovers - Colchester are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Timeline

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Doncaster Rovers 3, Colchester 0.
  2. 90 + 1'
    3 - 0
    Patrick Kelly scores for Doncaster Rovers.
  3. 82'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. Zain Westbrooke replaces Charlie Crew
  4. 81'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. Joe Sbarra replaces Rob Street
  5. 80'
    Second Yellow
    Owura Edwards is shown the second yellow.
  6. 78'
    Substitution for Colchester. John-Kymani Gordon replaces Teddy Bishop
  7. 77'
    Substitution for Colchester. Kane Vincent-Young replaces Kyreece Lisbie
  8. 70'
    Ellis Iandolo is shown the yellow card.
  9. 68'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. James Maxwell replaces Jack Senior
  10. 62'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. Ethan Ennis replaces Jordan Gibson
  11. 62'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. Patrick Kelly replaces Harry Clifton
  12. 61'
    Kyreece Lisbie is shown the yellow card.
  13. 56'
    Substitution for Colchester. Samson Tovide replaces Tyreece Simpson
  14. 56'
    Substitution for Colchester. Anthony Scully replaces Fiacre Kelleher
  15. 52'
    Jack Senior is shown the yellow card.
  16. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  17. HT
    Half-Time - 2 : 0
    First half ends.
  18. 38'
    Substitution for Colchester. Jack Tucker replaces Jamie Mcdonnell
  19. 25'
    Owura Edwards is shown the yellow card.
  20. 22'
    2 - 0
    Jordan Gibson scores for Doncaster Rovers, assisted by Luke Molyneux.
  21. 9'
    1 - 0
    Harry Clifton scores for Doncaster Rovers, assisted by Luke Molyneux.
  22. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins