Burton Albion v Doncaster prediction
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Burton Albion v Doncaster, League One, is cancelled — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.
The match
Burton Albion host Doncaster in League One on Saturday 28 March (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Burton Albion have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Nine of Burton Albion’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 11 of Burton Albion’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Burton Albion have two wins, five draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.25. Burton Albion have scored 50 goals, the seventh-most of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Burton Albion have conceded 50 goals, the seventh-most of the 23 clubs.
Seven of Doncaster’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Doncaster’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Doncaster have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 0.71. Doncaster have scored 51 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Doncaster have conceded 33 goals, the third-fewest of the 23 clubs.
Burton Albion are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Burton Albion (12th) and Doncaster (ninth) are six points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Burton Albion the stronger side, 40 rating points above Doncaster (Burton Albion 1493, Doncaster 1453, after at least 278 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Burton Albion are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Doncaster, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 2 November 2019, finished Doncaster 2–2 Burton Albion.
Team news
Predicted Burton Albion XI (3-5-2): C. Addai, C. Tilt, T. Sibbick, J. Sraha, K. Chauke, R. Borges Rodrigues, C. Webster, W. Collar, H. Araujo, M. Dennis, M. O’Mahony — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Murphy (4.9 per match over 10 appearances, seven goals and one assist) and S. Fraser (3.7 per match over 32 appearances, five goals and 11 assists) have been Burton Albion’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Burton Albion (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Murphy averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 861 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. S. Fraser averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 2473 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Doncaster XI (4-2-3-1): T. Simkin, S. Grehan, N. Byrne, J. Sterry, J. McGrath, R. Gotts, I. Hutchinson, L. Ayinde, G. Broadbent, J. Senior, O. Bailey — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Benjamin Whiteman (3.8 per match over 33 appearances, five goals and one assist) and Jacob Ramsey (3.7 per match over seven appearances, three goals) have been Doncaster’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Doncaster (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Benjamin Whiteman averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 2970 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Jacob Ramsey averages 0.5 key passes per 90 over 560 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · League One · Pirelli Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 3): Burton Albion 1 · draws 2 · Doncaster 0 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L · Doncaster 3W 0D 2L
Burton Albion v Doncaster (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Burton Albion for / against | Line | Doncaster for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.43 for · 5.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.67 for · 4.83 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.29 for · 14.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.5 for · 11.5 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 4.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 3 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.57 for · 12.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.5 for · 14.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.71 for · 1.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.6 for · 1.5 against n 5 Last 5 |
Burton Albion
Burton Albion Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. O'Hara | 35 | 893105 min | 952.8 /90 | 461.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| B. Garratt | 3 | 75225 min | 52 /90 | 72.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. O'Hara n 8 | 84.4 | 2 |
| B. Garratt n 3 | 75 | 2 |
Burton Albion Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Brayford | 31 | 842602 min | 351.2 /90 | 451.6 /90 | 100.3 /90 | not recorded in League One | 180.6 /90 | 10 /90 |
| J. O'Toole | 27 | 852299 min | 341.3 /90 | 562.2 /90 | 190.7 /90 | not recorded in League One | 281.1 /90 | 110.4 /90 |
| R. Nartey | 23 | 801839 min | 381.9 /90 | 613 /90 | 130.6 /90 | not recorded in League One | 150.7 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| C. Daniel | 22 | 771704 min | 382 /90 | 291.5 /90 | 90.5 /90 | not recorded in League One | 211.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| J. Buxton | 20 | 881760 min | 150.8 /90 | 472.4 /90 | 180.9 /90 | not recorded in League One | 211.1 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Akins n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 1.4 | — |
| K. O'Hara n 8 | 84.4 | 0 | 0.4 | — |
| R. Edwards n 8 | 83.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | — |
| J. Brayford n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 1 | — |
| S. Fraser n 8 | 60.6 | 0.7 | 1.9 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Akins n 8 | 90 | 0.9 |
| R. Edwards n 8 | 83.9 | 0.8 |
| J. Brayford n 8 | 90 | 1 |
| S. Fraser n 8 | 60.6 | 1.3 |
| S. Quinn n 8 | 83.9 | 2.1 |
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Burton Albion Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Akins | 36 | 903232 min | 90.3 /90 | 40.1 /90 | 671.9 /90 | 160.4 /90 | 621.7 /90 | 381.1 /90 |
| O. Šarkić | 28 | 722017 min | 40.2 /90 | 60.3 /90 | 502.2 /90 | 200.9 /90 | 351.6 /90 | 140.6 /90 |
| L. Boyce | 25 | 741854 min | 90.4 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 693.3 /90 | 271.3 /90 | 311.5 /90 | 140.7 /90 |
| N. Broadhead | 18 | 651178 min | 30.2 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 413.1 /90 | 181.4 /90 | 312.4 /90 | 201.5 /90 |
| J. Murphy | 10 | 86861 min | 70.7 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 242.5 /90 | 161.7 /90 | 101 /90 | 121.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Akins n 8 | 90 | 2 | 0.6 |
| K. O'Hara n 8 | 84.4 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Edwards n 8 | 83.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| J. Brayford n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| S. Fraser n 8 | 60.6 | 1.1 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Akins n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| K. O'Hara n 8 | 84.4 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Edwards n 8 | 83.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| J. Brayford n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| S. Fraser n 8 | 60.6 | 0 | 0.6 |
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Doncaster
Doncaster Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Dieng | 27 | 902430 min | 712.6 /90 | 261 /90 | 10 /90 |
| I. Lawlor | 7 | 90630 min | 172.4 /90 | 71 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Dieng n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
| I. Lawlor n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
Doncaster Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Halliday | 34 | 903060 min | 762.2 /90 | 361.1 /90 | 160.5 /90 | not recorded in League One | 391.1 /90 | 70.2 /90 |
| T. Anderson | 32 | 892839 min | 260.8 /90 | 361.1 /90 | 311 /90 | not recorded in League One | 311 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| R. James | 27 | 832248 min | 502 /90 | 321.3 /90 | 50.2 /90 | not recorded in League One | 321.3 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| C. John | 18 | 871566 min | 301.7 /90 | 221.3 /90 | 80.5 /90 | not recorded in League One | 271.6 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
| J. Wright | 18 | 851530 min | 130.8 /90 | 191.1 /90 | 150.9 /90 | not recorded in League One | 261.5 /90 | 50.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Halliday n 8 | 90 | 1.1 | 2 | — |
| B. Whiteman n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.6 | — |
| K. Sadlier n 8 | 69.1 | 0.7 | 1 | — |
| T. Anderson n 8 | 90 | 1 | 0.4 | — |
| B. Sheaf n 8 | 84.4 | 2.1 | 0.7 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Halliday n 8 | 90 | 2 |
| B. Whiteman n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| K. Sadlier n 8 | 69.1 | 2 |
| T. Anderson n 8 | 90 | 1.3 |
| B. Sheaf n 8 | 84.4 | 4 |
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Doncaster Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Ennis | 27 | 711928 min | 60.3 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 391.8 /90 | 150.7 /90 | 200.9 /90 | 190.9 /90 |
| D. Cole | 7 | 64447 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 51 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 71.4 /90 | 40.8 /90 |
| K. Thomas | 5 | 79396 min | 30.7 /90 | 00 /90 | 51.1 /90 | 30.7 /90 | 51.1 /90 | 00 /90 |
| R. Bingham | 5 | 60302 min | 10.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 82.4 /90 | 30.9 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 |
| F. Okenabirhie | 4 | 38153 min | 21.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 116.5 /90 | 52.9 /90 | 00 /90 | 10.6 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Halliday n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| B. Whiteman n 8 | 90 | 1 | 0.6 |
| K. Sadlier n 8 | 69.1 | 2.9 | 1 |
| T. Anderson n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0 |
| B. Sheaf n 8 | 84.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Halliday n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| B. Whiteman n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| K. Sadlier n 8 | 69.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| T. Anderson n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Sheaf n 8 | 84.4 | 0.1 | 0 |
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Burton Albion v Doncaster — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-11-02 Doncaster 2–2 Burton Albion
- 2019-01-19 Doncaster 2–2 Burton Albion
- 2018-08-18 Burton Albion 1–0 Doncaster
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Doncaster?
- In their last 3 meetings, Burton Albion won 1, Doncaster won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Burton Albion and Doncaster?
- Recent form — Burton Albion 1W 2D 2L; Doncaster 3W 0D 2L.
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