Week 46 brings us a match on Apr 30th where Oxford United will play host to Doncaster Rovers in a meeting of these two League One teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, 8th placed Oxford United, recorded a 1-2 loss against Rotherham United. Daniel Barlaser struck first for Oxford United on an own goal in the 10th minute, then in the 3rd minute of the first half’s stoppage time, Ben Wiles sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Rarmani Edmonds-Green Finally they completed the comback victory in the 66th minute on a penalty goal by Daniel Barlaser to cap off a wild match. Oxford United is looking for direction having 4 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Doncaster Rovers recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Burton Albion. Joe Dodoo struck first for Doncaster Rovers in the 36th minute on a feed from Kyle Knoyle, then Josh Martin added another in the 75th minute on a feed from Griffiths At the end of 90 a dissapointed Burton Albion couldn’t manage to score, and Doncaster Rovers took the shutout win. Doncaster Rovers looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches.
Oxford United and Doncaster Rovers last played eachother at the The Keepmoat Stadium on Dec 7th. Oxford United won by a score of 2 to 1. Mark Sykes scored the first goal for Oxford United in the 16th minute, then Branden Horton tied it up for Doncaster Rovers in the 74th minute on a feed from Tommy Rowe.
For Doncaster Rovers, their top scorers are Ademipo Odubeko and Josh Martin, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches. Oxford United’s top weapon lately has been Billy Bodin, who has 2 goals in the last five matches.