Match report

Doncaster Secures 3-1 Victory Over Fleetwood Town in EFL Trophy

Doncaster
Doncaster
3–1
FT
Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town
Jan 13, 2026

Doncaster secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Fleetwood Town in the EFL Trophy, thanks to a brace from B. Sharp and a late goal from H. Adelakun. Fleetwood Town's consolation goal came from J. Davies in the dying moments of the match. The result strengthens Doncaster's position in the competition, showcasing their resilience and strong attacking prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Doncaster defeated Fleetwood Town 3-1 in the EFL Trophy.
  • • B. Sharp scored twice for Doncaster in the 25th and 52nd minutes.
  • • H. Adelakun netted a goal for Doncaster in the 84th minute.
  • • J. Davies scored for Fleetwood Town in the 90th minute.
  • • E. Bonds received a yellow card for Fleetwood Town in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Clark (G)
  • 16 T. Nixon (D)
  • 27 S. Grehan (D)
  • 6 J. McGrath (D)
  • 3 J. Maxwell (D)
  • 20 D. Robinson (M)
  • 8 G. Broadbent (M)
  • 17 G. Middleton (M)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 9 B. Hanlan (M)
  • 14 B. Sharp (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala
  • 4 O. Bailey
  • 7 L. Molyneux
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 25 B. McCann
  • 40 K. Williams
  • 47 H. Adelakun

Fleetwood Town

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Lynch (G)
  • 44 T. Mullarkey (D)
  • 35 C. Haughey (D)
  • 32 K. Hughes (D)
  • 26 S. Rooney (M)
  • 8 M. Virtue-Thick (M)
  • 20 H. Neal (M)
  • 23 G. Morrison (M)
  • 3 Z. Medley (M)
  • 10 M. Helm (F)
  • 9 W. Davies

Substitutes

  • 42 O. Bellizia
  • 6 E. Bonds
  • 34 L. Roberts
  • 38 C. McLean
  • 15 J. Davies
  • 17 C. Evans
  • 29 O. Devonport

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    25' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sharp · Assist: G. Middleton
  2. Fleetwood Town
    46' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Morrison · On: E. Bonds
  3. Doncaster
    52' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sharp · Assist: George Broadbent
  4. Doncaster
    54' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Grehan · On: Owen Bailey
  5. Fleetwood Town
    62' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Shaun Rooney · On: L. Roberts
  6. Fleetwood Town
    62' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Z. Medley · On: Ched Evans
  7. Doncaster
    68' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Middleton · On: L. Molyneux
  8. Doncaster
    68' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Hanlan · On: H. Adelakun
  9. Fleetwood Town
    70' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Helm · On: J. Davies
  10. Fleetwood Town
    70' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Davies · On: O. Devonport
  11. Doncaster
    81' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Clifton · On: F. Okoronkwo
  12. Doncaster
    84' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Adelakun
  13. Fleetwood Town
    90'+3 Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    E. Bonds

    Foul

  14. Fleetwood Town
    90' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Davies

Match Stats

Stat Doncaster Fleetwood Town
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 75% 72%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 406 409
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 11 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 304 295
Shots Inside Box 14 2
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Doncaster took the lead with B. Sharp's early goal in the 25th minute, which was followed by a second goal from Sharp in the 52nd minute, effectively shutting down Fleetwood Town's momentum.
  • ▸ H. Adelakun's goal in the 84th minute sealed Doncaster's victory, despite Fleetwood Town's late effort with J. Davies scoring in the 90th minute.