Match report

Doncaster Defeats Bury 1-0 in League One Clash

Bury
Bury
0–1
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Oct 28, 2017

Doncaster edged out Bury with a 1-0 victory in their League One clash, a result secured largely due to a red card issued to Bury's Eoghan O'Connell and a late goal by Ben Whiteman. Bury, who were reduced to ten men in the first half, struggled to match Doncaster's momentum despite several substitutions aimed at turning the game around. The defeat marks a tough day for Bury in their bid to climb up the League One table.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bury 0-1 Doncaster
  • • Ben Whiteman scored the only goal of the match at minute 78
  • • Eoghan O'Connell was sent off for Bury at minute 45
  • • James Marquis received a yellow card for Doncaster at minute 36
  • • Chris Maguire was also shown a yellow card for Bury at minute 67
  • • Three substitutions were made by Bury during the match: Chris Maguire off, James Beckford on (38'), Andrew Tutte off, Richard Ince on (61'), and David Mayor off, Jay O'Shea on (82')

Lineups

Bury

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Murphy (G)
  • 14 P. Edwards (D)
  • 15 T. Aldred (D)
  • 3 G. Leigh (D)
  • 6 E. O'Connell (D)
  • 26 J. O'Shea (M)
  • 17 C. Humphrey (M)
  • 13 C. Reilly (M)
  • 30 R. Ince (M)
  • 9 J. Beckford (F)
  • 29 M. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 C. Maguire
  • 4 A. Tutte
  • 10 D. Mayor
  • 12 J. Williams
  • 18 J. Laurent
  • 21 M. Dobre
  • 38 L. Fasan

Doncaster

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Lawlor (G)
  • 6 A. Butler (D)
  • 2 C. Alcock (D)
  • 5 M. Baudry (D)
  • 16 J. Houghton (M)
  • 18 H. Toffolo (D)
  • 15 J. Wright (D)
  • 26 J. Coppinger (M)
  • 10 T. Rowe (M)
  • 7 R. Kongolo (M)
  • 9 J. Marquis (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 B. Whiteman
  • 11 A. Williams
  • 8 N. Mason
  • 13 M. Maroši
  • 20 T. Garratt
  • 22 A. Beestin
  • 27 I. Ben Khémis

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    36' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Marquis
  2. Bury
    38' Bury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Beckford · On: C. Maguire
  3. Bury
    45' Bury Card · Red Card
    Eoghan O'Connell
  4. Bury
    61' Bury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Ince · On: A. Tutte
  5. Doncaster
    61' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Alcock · On: B. Whiteman
  6. Bury
    67' Bury Card · Yellow Card
    C. Maguire
  7. Doncaster
    67' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mathieu Baudry · On: Andy Williams
  8. Doncaster
    78' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Whiteman
  9. Bury
    82' Bury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jay O'Shea · On: D. Mayor

Match Stats

Stat Bury Doncaster
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 3 6
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the match occurred when Eoghan O'Connell was sent off for Bury at the 45-minute mark, significantly altering the team's defensive capabilities and momentum.
  • ▸ Doncaster capitalized on their numerical advantage with a crucial goal by Ben Whiteman at the 78th minute, sealing the 1-0 victory.