Match report

Huddersfield 1–1 Doncaster: EFL Trophy Stalemate

Huddersfield
Huddersfield
1–1
PEN
Doncaster
Doncaster
Feb 10, 2026

Huddersfield and Doncaster shared the spoils in an EFL Trophy match that ended 1-1. Doncaster took the lead through a penalty from B. Sharp before C. Ashia equalized for Huddersfield. Both teams displayed defensive solidity and neither side could find a winner in the closing stages.

Key Facts

  • • Doncaster's B. Sharp scored a penalty in the 35th minute.
  • • Huddersfield's C. Ashia equalized in the 52nd minute.
  • • Doncaster's M. Pearson received a yellow card in the 18th minute.
  • • Huddersfield's D. Kasumu was substituted for A. Evans in the 73rd minute.

Lineups

Huddersfield

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Alnwick (G)
  • 20 J. Feeney (D)
  • 3 M. Wallace (D)
  • 23 S. Roughan (D)
  • 2 L. Sorensen (M)
  • 18 D. Kasumu (M)
  • 17 M. McGuane (M)
  • 14 M. Miller (M)
  • 27 W. Alves (F)
  • 24 B. Wales (F)
  • 26 A. May (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Tzanev
  • 8 C. Humphreys
  • 12 R. Balker
  • 15 D. Charles
  • 19 B. Mumba
  • 21 A. Evans
  • 36 C. Ashia

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala (G)
  • 16 T. Nixon (D)
  • 27 S. Grehan (D)
  • 5 M. Pearson (D)
  • 2 J. Maxwell (D)
  • 33 B. Close (M)
  • 17 G. Middleton (M)
  • 8 G. Broadbent (M)
  • 20 D. Robinson (M)
  • 11 J. Gibson (M)
  • 14 B. Sharp (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 J. Oram
  • 4 O. Bailey
  • 6 J. McGrath
  • 7 L. Molyneux
  • 9 B. Hanlan
  • 22 R. Gotts
  • 47 H. Adelakun

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    18' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pearson

    Foul

  2. Doncaster
    35' Doncaster Goal · Penalty
    B. Sharp
  3. Huddersfield
    46' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Miller · On: C. Ashia
  4. Huddersfield
    52' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Ashia · Assist: B. Wales
  5. Doncaster
    64' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Middleton · On: L. Molyneux
  6. Doncaster
    64' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Robinson · On: R. Gotts
  7. Doncaster
    64' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: George Broadbent · On: Owen Bailey
  8. Huddersfield
    73' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kasumu

    Foul

  9. Huddersfield
    73' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kasumu · On: A. Evans
  10. Huddersfield
    74' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Wales · On: D. Charles
  11. Doncaster
    80' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Sharp · On: B. Hanlan
  12. Doncaster
    80' Doncaster subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Gibson · On: H. Adelakun
  13. Doncaster
    90' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Maxwell

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Huddersfield Doncaster
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 382 410
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 7 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 301 316
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Doncaster's early lead was solidified by a penalty from B. Sharp, putting pressure on Huddersfield to respond.
  • ▸ C. Ashia's equalizing goal restored parity and sparked Huddersfield's push for a winner, leading to a balanced and intense match.