Match Report
In the standings it was Grimsby Town 3rd on 3 points, Doncaster Rovers 1st on 9 — separated by 6. On recent form Grimsby Town sat only 35th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 3rd overall. In league terms the two rates read 2/2.67 for Grimsby Town and 2.67/0.67 for Doncaster Rovers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.9.
A win had eluded Doncaster Rovers for 5 matches. The last-five ledger: Grimsby Town 10/15, Doncaster Rovers 1/15.
The head-to-head ledger counts 9 games: 3 Grimsby Town wins, 6 for Doncaster Rovers, 0 draws, at 3.11 goals per meeting. Only 33% of these meetings ended in a home win. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 56%.
The venue was Blundell Park, with room for 9,546 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Doncaster Rovers led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-3.
Goal scorers
Doncaster Rovers: Robbie Gotts (14'), Robbie Gotts (7'), Cameron McJannett (90' og)
Key stats
Possession: Grimsby Town 47% · Doncaster Rovers 53% · Total shots: 11-15 · On target: 2-8 · Corners: 8-7