Ace Football previews the League Two game between Fleetwood and Doncaster who meet up on Wednesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Doncaster come to Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood for the League Two match this coming Wednesday, Fleetwood will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Fleetwood are number 12 in the table on 22 points after 15 matches. Doncaster rank as number 4 with 29 points after 17 matches played.
Team form: Fleetwood vs Doncaster
Fleetwood Form
Fleetwood collected one of each from their previous three matches, as they were defeated 2-0 against Reading. They retaliated in a 1-0 win against Bradford, before drawing 0-0 with Colchester. Fleetwood only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood in the League Two. They also drew four and lost one of these six encounters, in which they scored five and conceded five goals.
Doncaster Form
In their previous three matches, Doncaster drew 1-1 with Notts Co., 1-1 with Salford City and 0-0 with Carlisle. Doncaster managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League Two away matches, in which they scored eight while also conceding five times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.
Betting stats and facts for Fleetwood and Doncaster
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Fleetwood and Doncaster. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 7 of the last 9 Fleetwood home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Fleetwood home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Fleetwood home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Fleetwood matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Fleetwood matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 13 Doncaster matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Doncaster matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 Doncaster away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Doncaster away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Doncaster matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Fleetwood vs Doncaster
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Ronan Coughlan, who is performing well for Fleetwood. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent League Two outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Doncaster.The visitors will be looking to Billy Sharp to find the net once again, after managing two League Two goals for Doncaster in recent matches.
Betting markets: Fleetwood vs Doncaster
Full-time result
Fleetwood won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood. They drew five and lost two as well, while Doncaster won seven of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost one. Doncaster did not lose any of their last 5 matches away from home. Fleetwood have not lost to Doncaster in 7 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Fleetwood scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Doncaster scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Fleetwood managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Fleetwood’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Doncaster’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches.