Match report

Charlton Defeats Doncaster 2-1 in League One Clash

Doncaster
Doncaster
1–2
FT
Charlton
Charlton
May 12, 2019

Charlton put up a strong fight to secure a 2-1 victory against Doncaster in their League One match, making a significant impact on the competition standings. Early goals from Luke Taylor and Josh Aribo set Charlton on course for a comfortable lead. Doncaster managed to pull one back through Matty Blair, but Charlton held on for the win. The match saw Charlton's strong defensive effort and effective offensive plays, proving their resilience and skill in the League One competition.

Key Facts

  • • Charlton secured the win with goals from Luke Taylor (32') and Josh Aribo (34')
  • • Doncaster responded with a goal from Matty Blair (87')
  • • Paul Bauer received a yellow card for Charlton at 27'
  • • Substitutions: Tommy Rowe off, Jonny Coppinger on (Doncaster, 46'), Darnell Furlong off, Jordan Pratley on (Charlton, 61'), Josh Pearce off, Jack Parker on (Charlton, 67'), Andrew May off, Kevin Sadlier on (Doncaster, 84')

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Maroši (G)
  • 6 A. Butler (D)
  • 3 D. Andrew (D)
  • 31 P. Downing (D)
  • 26 J. Coppinger (M)
  • 17 M. Blair (D)
  • 22 K. Sadlier (M)
  • 15 H. Kane (M)
  • 8 B. Whiteman (M)
  • 9 J. Marquis (F)
  • 7 M. Wilks (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Rowe
  • 19 A. May
  • 11 A. Crawford
  • 12 T. Anderson
  • 18 T. Smith
  • 33 L. Jones
  • 44 A. Lewis

Charlton

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Phillips (G)
  • 5 P. Bauer (D)
  • 23 N. Sarr (D)
  • 16 B. Purrington (D)
  • 10 J. Parker (F)
  • 4 K. Bielik (D)
  • 17 J. Aribo (M)
  • 24 J. Cullen (M)
  • 2 A. Dijksteel (D)
  • 19 A. Morgan (M)
  • 9 L. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 D. Pratley
  • 6 J. Pearce
  • 3 L. Page
  • 8 J. Forster-Caskey
  • 21 J. Williams
  • 22 C. Maxwell
  • 32 G. Lapslie

Timeline

  1. Charlton
    27' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    P. Bauer
  2. Charlton
    32' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Taylor
  3. Charlton
    34' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Aribo · Assist: L. Taylor
  4. Doncaster
    46' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Coppinger · On: Tommy Rowe
  5. Charlton
    61' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Morgan · On: D. Pratley
  6. Charlton
    67' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Parker · On: J. Pearce
  7. Doncaster
    84' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Sadlier · On: A. May
  8. Doncaster
    87' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    Matty Blair

Match Stats

Stat Doncaster Charlton
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 76% 74%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 15
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 462 420
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 2 8
Shots off Target 11 4
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 353 310
Shots Inside Box 7 15
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 9 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Charlton's quick goals from Taylor and Aribo within two minutes (32' and 34') set the tone and momentum for the match
  • ▸ Doncaster's late goal by Blair at 87' nearly turned the tide but Charlton's solid defense secured the win