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Crawley Town vs Doncaster

Broadfield Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex21 March 2023 at 19:45
Referee: D. Handley

Match Events

Crawley Town
Doncaster
Kick Off
9′Tom Anderson
J. LynchK. Gordon
33′
45′James Brown
45+6′
C. Lavery

assist: B. Close

Half Time
Mazeed Ogungbo60′
J. TilleyT. Fellows
63′
67′
L. RavenhillB. Faulkner
B. GladwinK. Salah-Edine
76′
K. Salah-Edine
82′
83′
C. LaveryK. Agard
89′
K. HurstT. Miller
90+6′Ben Close
90+3′Luke Molyneux
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal1
5Shots off Goal1
15Total Shots2
4Blocked Shots0
8Shots insidebox1
7Shots outsidebox1
4Fouls10
9Corner Kicks0
3Offsides1
62%Ball Possession38%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves5
442Total passes290
307Passes accurate147
69%Passes %51%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Crawley Town is 6.77, compared to 6.79 for Doncaster. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Crawley Town's highest-rated starter is D. Conroy (6.77), while Doncaster's best-rated player is L. Molyneux (6.84).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Crawley Town have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Doncaster's starters account for 9 goals and 7 assists, spearheaded by L. Molyneux (8G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Crawley Town deploy 4 defenders rated 6.77 on average, against Doncaster's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Crawley Town field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Doncaster's 4 rated 6.73. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Crawley Town start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Doncaster averaging 6.84. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 85% for Crawley Town and 74% for Doncaster. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Crawley Town's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 7 for Doncaster. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Crawley Town's starting XI is 30.0 (youngest: D. Conroy (30), oldest: D. Conroy (30)), while Doncaster average 28.0 (youngest: L. Molyneux (27), oldest: B. Close (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Crawley Town's starters average 19 league appearances each, versus 31 for Doncaster. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Crawley Town4-4-23-4-2-1Doncaster
GKDEFMIDFWD
34Addai23Johnson3Conroy6Lynch44Ogungbo7Tilley8Powell20Gladwin24Oteh19Telford10Nadesan25Moore5Olowu4Anderson10Rowe2Brown27Ravenhi.33Close19Seaman7Molyneux21Hurst31Lavery

Substitutes

Coach: S. Lindsey

Substitutes

Coach: D. Schofield

Crawley TownPosition StrengthDoncaster
6.77
Avg Rating
6.79
6.77Defender (4 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.73
0G 0A1G 0A
Forward (2 v 3)6.84
0G 0A8G 7A
Crawley Town4-4-2
34GoalkeeperC. Addai
23DefenderT. Johnson
3DefenderD. Conroy6.8
6DefenderJ. Lynch
44DefenderM. Ogungbo
7MidfielderJ. Tilley
8MidfielderJ. Powell
20MidfielderB. Gladwin
24MidfielderA. Oteh
19ForwardD. Telford
10ForwardA. Nadesan
Doncaster3-4-2-1
25GoalkeeperS. Moore
5DefenderJ. Olowu
4DefenderT. Anderson
10DefenderT. Rowe
2MidfielderJ. Brown
27MidfielderL. Ravenhill
33MidfielderB. Close6.71G
19MidfielderC. Seaman
7ForwardL. Molyneux6.88G7A
21ForwardK. Hurst
31ForwardC. Lavery

Match Summary

Crawley Town and Doncaster drew 1:1. The match was played in League Two 2022. Goals were scored by C. Lavery 45′, K. Salah-Edine 82′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Crawley Town had 62% possession while Doncaster held 38%. Crawley Town had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 2 (1 on target) for Doncaster. Crawley Town made 3 substitutions, Doncaster made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Crawley Town vs Doncaster Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
Crawley Town
1
wins
Drawn
4
Doncaster
4
wins
Total goals
19 · 2.1/match
Both scored
3/9 · 33%
Over 2.5
2/9 · 22%

Recent Form

Crawley Town

DDDLLW

Doncaster

WDLWWL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Crawley Town0wins
3draws6 meetings
Doncaster3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.2

Average goals per game

17%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Doncaster.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 40.5%Draw 30.1%Away 34.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.413.252.80
Max2.553.463.03
Over 2.5: 50.5%Under 2.5: 53.2%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market40.1%28.0%31.9%
Public market37.5%29.4%33.2%
Δ2.7%1.4%1.2%

Crawley Town vs Doncaster — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Crawley Town (40%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Crawley TownHalf-time:01Doncaster
15Shots2
6Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
29/03/24Crawley Town0–2Doncaster2.31/3.48/2.99
03/10/23Doncaster2–0Crawley Town2.64/3.59/2.53
21/03/23Crawley Town1–1Doncaster2.47/3.32/2.90
24/09/22Doncaster4–1Crawley Town2.13/3.49/3.35
13/08/16Doncaster1–1Crawley Town1.70/3.68/5.62
04/03/17Crawley Town0–0Doncaster4.57/3.65/1.84

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Crawley Town

W 164D 128L 205
Over 2.553
Goals scored611

Away Record: Doncaster

W 86D 37L 61
Over 2.556
Goals scored277

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026