Match Report
Peterborough United went into the game 18th in the table on 53 points; Doncaster Rovers sat 14th on 60 — a 7-point gap. Doncaster Rovers had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 14th overall.
Peterborough United were winless in 8.
18 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Peterborough United 5, draws 6, Doncaster Rovers 7, at 2.72 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 33% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 61% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%. Recent editions have opened up: 3.6 goals per game across the last five meetings against 2.72 historically.
Goal scorers
Peterborough United: Harry Leonard (76') · Doncaster Rovers: Patrick McCarthy (54'), Patrick McCarthy (73'), Patrick McCarthy (79')
Key stats
Possession: Peterborough United 55% · Doncaster Rovers 45% · Total shots: 16-21 · On target: 6-13 · Corners: 6-3