Doncaster Rovers vs Grimsby H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Doncaster Rovers took on Grimsby in the League Two of England on February 15. Grimsby came out on top, securing a 1-2 win.

The game turned on the 38th minute when Justin Obikwu found the net, tipping the balance in Grimsby's favor. Joseph Olowu and Rob Street then scored, ending the game at 1-2.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming encounter sees Doncaster Rovers and Grimsby square off once more, 4 months after the previous League Two face-off which Doncaster Rovers won 0-3. Doncaster Rovers are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to Crystal Palace and Chesterfield. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last four matches in a row.

Grimsby, fresh off a series of two wins against Carlisle and Bromley, approach this match eager to continue their positive form.

This League Two encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Doncaster Rovers and Grimsby throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Doncaster Rovers’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Grant McCann, have been bolstered by Luke Molyneux, the team’s top scorer, and Jordan Gibson, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Molyneux has already scored eleven goals in League Two this season, while also leading the team in assists, having set up thirteen goals this campaign. Adding further support are Billy Sharp, Owen Bailey and Joe Ironside, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Denver Hume and Danny Rose have been pivotal for Grimsby’s attack, crafted under David Artell’s leadership, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In League Two, Rose has been Grimsby’s standout scorer with nine goals, while Hume remains their top assist provider in the competition with twelve. Supporting them are Kieran Green, Jason Dadi Svanthorsson and Justin Obikwu, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Grimsby’s attack.

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Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since November 2022. Doncaster Rovers have won four times while Grimsby have won once. The most recent match between them was on October 5, 2024, in the League Two of England, where Doncaster Rovers secured a 0-3 victory. Over the course of these five head-to-head games, Doncaster Rovers have found the net thirteen times, whereas Grimsby have scored four. So far, Doncaster Rovers have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Grimsby.

Doncaster Rovers have won 23 of their 45 matches in League Two this season, with twelve draws and ten defeats, scoring 71 goals, averaging 1.58 per match, while conceding 49, an average of 1.09 per match. In League Two, Grimsby have played 45 matches, winning twenty, drawing eight and losing seventeen, netting 61 goals (1.36 per match) and conceding 66 (1.47 per match).

Doncaster Rovers are on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Crystal Palace and Chesterfield in their last two matches, while Grimsby's recent form includes two consecutive wins, with victories against Carlisle and Bromley in their last two matches. Overall, Doncaster Rovers have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing five, while over their most recent twenty games, Grimsby have claimed eight victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn three times.

  • Doncaster Rovers have gone 9 consecutive matches without a draw.
  • Grimsby haven't played a draw in their previous 6 away matches.
  • Grimsby have gone 3 consecutive matches without a defeat.

Doncaster Rovers: last matches

MatchDoncaster Rovers 0:2 Crystal Palace, February 10Chesterfield 5:2 Doncaster Rovers, February 6Doncaster Rovers 2:1 Milton Keynes Dons, February 1Barrow 1:3 Doncaster Rovers, January 29Doncaster Rovers 1:0 Harrogate Town, January 25Gillingham 0:1 Doncaster Rovers, January 18Hull City 1:1 Doncaster Rovers, January 12Doncaster Rovers 1:2 Port Vale, January 4Doncaster Rovers 2:1 Fleetwood Town, January 1Colchester 1:1 Doncaster Rovers, December 29
OutcomeLLWWWWWLWD
Over 2.5-+++---++-
Under 2.5+---+++--+
Clean sheet----++----
Failed to score+---------
Conceded++++--++++
Conceded two++-----+--

Grimsby: last matches

MatchGrimsby 2:1 Carlisle, February 8Bromley 0:2 Grimsby, February 1Grimsby 1:1 Gillingham, January 28Barrow 3:0 Grimsby, January 25Grimsby 1:1 Chesterfield, January 18Bradford 3:1 Grimsby, January 4Accrington Stanley 3:2 Grimsby, January 1Grimsby 3:0 Port Vale, December 29Grimsby 2:1 Harrogate Town, December 26Swindon Town 3:1 Grimsby, December 21
OutcomeWWDLDLLWWL
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 - Grimsby in real time.

Doncaster Rovers kicked off the game with Teddy Sharman-Lowe, James Maxwell who got substituted by Jack Senior on the 33rd minute, Tom Anderson, Joseph Olowu, Jamie Sterry, Charlie Crew who got substituted by George Broadbent on the 54th minute, Owen Bailey, Jordan Gibson who got substituted by Rob Street on the 54th minute, Harry Clifton who got substituted by Patrick Kelly on the 54th minute, Luke Molyneux and Joe Ironside who got substituted by Billy Sharp on the 65th minute as starters, with Ian Lawlor, Jack Senior, George Broadbent, Patrick Kelly, Joe Sbarra, Billy Sharp and Rob Street on the bench.

Grimsby's starting eleven were Jordan Wright, Cameron Mcjannett, Douglas Tharme, Harvey Rodgers who got substituted by Tyrell Warren on the 72nd minute, Denver Hume, Evan Khouri, George McEachran who got substituted by Curtis Thompson on the 76th minute, Jason Dadi Svanthorsson, Kieran Green who got substituted by Callum Ainley on the 73rd minute, Justin Obikwu who got substituted by Luca Barrington on the 76th minute and Danny Rose who got substituted by Darragh Burns on the 86th minute, with Sebastian Auton, Tyrell Warren, Curtis Thompson, Jayden Luker, Darragh Burns, Luca Barrington and Callum Ainley 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 Grimsby are currently 8th in the table with 68 points from 45 matches.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 0.68 - 0.38
  • Ball Possession: 62 - 38
  • Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 1
  • Total Attempts: 17 - 6
  • Shots On Target: 5 - 3
  • Blocked Shots: 3 - 0
  • Shots in the Box: 11 - 5
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 6 - 1
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
  • Fouls: 14 - 10
  • Corners: 3 - 5
  • Throw-Ins: 29 - 19
  • Saves: 2 - 4
  • Free Kicks: 10 - 14
  • Offsides: 2 - 3
  • Passes into Final Third: 156 - 121
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 88 - 55
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 29 - 23
  • Tackles: 14 - 15
  • Completed Tackles: 9 - 9
  • Total Crosses: 19 - 14
  • Successful Crosses: 9 - 4
  • Interceptions: 2 - 10
  • Clearances: 19 - 32

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Danny Rose and Luke Molyneux were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Doncaster Rovers and Grimsby in real time. You can watch the goals by Justin Obikwu, Joseph Olowu and Rob Street 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 - Grimsby 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 1, Grimsby 2.
  2. 86'
    Substitution for Grimsby. Darragh Burns replaces Danny Rose
  3. 85'
    1 - 2
    Rob Street scores for Doncaster Rovers, assisted by Luke Molyneux.
  4. 82'
    Luke Molyneux is shown the yellow card.
  5. 76'
    Substitution for Grimsby. Luca Barrington replaces Justin Obikwu
  6. 76'
    Substitution for Grimsby. Curtis Thompson replaces George McEachran
  7. 73'
    Substitution for Grimsby. Callum Ainley replaces Kieran Green
  8. 72'
    Substitution for Grimsby. Tyrell Warren replaces Harvey Rodgers
  9. 65'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. Billy Sharp replaces Joe Ironside
  10. 54'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. Rob Street replaces Jordan Gibson
  11. 54'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. George Broadbent replaces Charlie Crew
  12. 54'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. Patrick Kelly replaces Harry Clifton
  13. 51'
    Danny Rose is shown the yellow card.
  14. 47'
    0 - 2
    Joseph Olowu scores into his own net.
  15. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  16. HT
    Half-Time - 0 : 1
    First half ends.
  17. 38'
    0 - 1
    Justin Obikwu scores for Grimsby, assisted by Danny Rose.
  18. 33'
    Substitution for Doncaster Rovers. Jack Senior replaces James Maxwell
  19. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins