Walsall v Doncaster Rovers: Team news, key stats and match odds
TEAM NEWS
Grant McCann is likely to name an unchanged side following last weekend's win over Luton Town.
Herbie Kane is fine after coming off against the Hatters with a slight niggle.
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Hide AdPossible: Marosi, Mason, Wright, Butler, Andrew, Whiteman, Kane, Blair, Coppinger, Wilks, Marquis.
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LAST MEETING
Walsall 4Â Rovers 2
February 13, 2018, League One
This horror show arguably resulted in Doncaster altering their defensive mindset under Darren Ferguson '“ becoming more no-nonsense.
Walsall waltzed into a 3-0 half time lead, Rovers were not at the races. Two late goals from Tommy Rowe and Niall Mason failed to save their blushes.
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STAT ATTACK
The Saddlers finished four places below Doncaster last season, in 19th.
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Hide AdBut they won more points at home than Rovers, 33 compared to 30.Â
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BAD OMEN?
Rovers have lost on their last three visits to the Bescot Stadium.
Their last victory there came on the opening day of the promotion-winning 2012/13 season when Chris Brown (inset), David Cotterill and Kyle Bennett scored in a 3-0 win.
Walsall have won the last seven meetings between the two sides.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
Walsall wins: 32
Draws: 9
Rovers wins: 21
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FORM GUIDE
Walsall: WDDWD
Rovers: DDLDLW
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MATCH ODDS
Walsall 2/1 Draw 11/5 Rovers 7/5