Match report
King's Lynn Town Stuns Doncaster with 1-0 FA Cup Victory
Doncaster
0–1
FT
King's Lynn Town
Nov 5, 2022
In a remarkable turn of events, King's Lynn Town stunned League One side Doncaster with a hard-fought victory at the Keepmoat Stadium. The game was decided by a goal from G. Omotayo in the 83rd minute, which secured King's Lynn Town’s place in the FA Cup draw.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Doncaster 0-1 King's Lynn Town
- • G. Omotayo scored the winning goal for King's Lynn Town at minute 83
- • A. Crowther provided an assist to G. Omotayo in the final minutes of play
- • King's Lynn Town received a yellow card for argument during the match
Lineups
Doncaster
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 J. Mitchell (G)
- 6 R. Williams (D)
- 28 B. Faulkner (D)
- 15 A. Long (D)
- 2 K. Knoyle (D)
- 33 B. Close (M)
- 14 H. Biggins (M)
- 3 J. Maxwell (D)
- 11 J. Taylor (M)
- 9 G. Miller (F)
- 21 K. Hurst (M)
Substitutes
- 7 L. Molyneux
- 8 A. Clayton
- 18 M. Woltman
- 22 K. Agard
- 41 J. Oram
- 16 A. Barlow
- 34 J. Whiting
- 19 C. Seaman
- 38 W. Flint
King's Lynn Town
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 P. Jones (G)
- 17 A. Jones (D)
- 5 A. Crowther (M)
- 6 J. Coulson (D)
- 3 T. Denton (D)
- 14 C. Hargreaves (M)
- 8 T. Widdrington (M)
- 7 M. Clunan (M)
- 22 O. Scott (M)
- 10 J. Barrett (M)
- 38 J. Ponticelli (F)
Substitutes
- 9 G. Omotayo
- 2 C. Oxlade-Chamberlain
- 11 Z. Walker
- 15 B. Stephens
- 4 K. Callan-McFadden
- 12 T. Fleming
- 13 S. Blair
- 24 T. Knowles
Timeline
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39' King's Lynn Town Card · Yellow CardA. Crowther
Argument
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57' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1Off: Jon Taylor · On: L. Molyneux
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57' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Biggins · On: Adam Clayton
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72' King's Lynn Town subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Barrett · On: G. Omotayo
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82' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Hurst · On: M. Woltman
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82' King's Lynn Town subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Widdrington · On: C. Oxlade-Chamberlain
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83' King's Lynn Town Goal · Normal GoalG. Omotayo · Assist: A. Crowther
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87' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Close · On: K. Agard
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90' King's Lynn Town subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Ponticelli · On: Z. Walker
Match Stats
| Stat | Doncaster | King's Lynn Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 0 | 0 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The introduction of substitute Jon Taylor and H. Biggins from Doncaster at 57' didn't shift momentum in their favor.
- ▸ G. Omotayo's goal in the 83rd minute marked a critical turning point, providing King's Lynn Town with an unexpected lead that they managed to maintain until the final whistle.