Match report

Doncaster Defeats Bradford 2-0 in League One Clash

Doncaster
Doncaster
2–0
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Mar 19, 2018

Doncaster demonstrated strong form in a decisive 2-0 victory over Bradford in their League One match. The game was highlighted by a goal from J. Marquis in the 75th minute and another late addition in injury time, sealing Doncaster's win. The result leaves Bradford struggling for momentum as they face another tough battle to climb the League One table.

Key Facts

  • • Doncaster defeated Bradford 2-0 in League One
  • • J. Marquis scored both goals for Doncaster in the 75th and 90th minute (2nd injury time)
  • • R. Vincelot received a yellow card for Bradford in the 56th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including A. Kiwomya and L. McCullough for Doncaster

Lineups

Doncaster

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Maroši (G)
  • 5 M. Baudry (D)
  • 16 J. Houghton (M)
  • 4 L. McCullough (D)
  • 15 J. Wright (D)
  • 8 N. Mason (D)
  • 26 J. Coppinger (M)
  • 10 T. Rowe (M)
  • 17 M. Blair (M)
  • 9 J. Marquis (F)
  • 23 A. Kiwomya (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Beestin
  • 12 B. Whiteman
  • 1 I. Lawlor
  • 2 C. Alcock
  • 7 R. Kongolo
  • 11 A. Williams
  • 19 A. May

Bradford

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Doyle (G)
  • 29 A. McMahon (D)
  • 5 M. Kilgallon (D)
  • 8 T. Dieng (M)
  • 7 N. Law (M)
  • 22 N. Knight-Percival (D)
  • 6 R. Vincelot (M)
  • 18 C. Guy (M)
  • 14 S. McCartan (F)
  • 17 A. Gilliead (M)
  • 35 T. Robinson (D)

Substitutes

  • 24 D. Devine
  • 37 J. Grodowski
  • 27 J. Gibson
  • 11 D. Poleon
  • 15 S. Warnock
  • 21 K. Brünker
  • 23 L. Raeder

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    56' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    R. Vincelot
  2. Bradford
    58' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Timothée Dieng · On: D. Devine
  3. Bradford
    59' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gilliead · On: J. Grodowski
  4. Doncaster
    61' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kiwomya · On: A. Beestin
  5. Doncaster
    70' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. McCullough · On: B. Whiteman
  6. Bradford
    73' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. McCartan · On: J. Gibson
  7. Doncaster
    75' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marquis · Assist: N. Mason
  8. Doncaster
    90'+2 Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marquis · Assist: A. Beestin

Match Stats

Stat Doncaster Bradford
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 6
Corners 4 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Marquis's goal in the 75th minute broke Bradford's resistance and shifted the momentum in Doncaster's favor
  • ▸ Late injury time goal by Marquis confirmed Doncaster's dominance and secured the win against Bradford