Match report

Doncaster Defeats Wycombe 3-1 in League One Clash

Doncaster
Doncaster
3–1
FT
Wycombe
Wycombe
Feb 29, 2020

Doncaster put on a solid performance to defeat Wycombe 3-1 in a hard-fought League One match, showcasing their resilience and tactical discipline. Goals from Niall Ennis, Keith Sadlier, and an own goal by Jason McCarthy secured the win for the home side, despite a brief Wycombe comeback through Adebayo Akinfenwa's strike.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Doncaster 3–1 Wycombe
  • • Goals: Ennis (45'), Sadlier (71'), McCarthy (83' OG) for Doncaster; Akinfenwa (67') for Wycombe
  • • Yellow Cards: Sadlier (13'), Tom Anderson (62') for Doncaster; Curtis Thompson (20') for Wycombe
  • • Substitutions: Lokilo for Ennis (73'), Blair for Antonio (81'), Sheaf for Ramsey (86') for Doncaster; Samuel for Akinfenwa (57'), Onyedinma for Freeman (75'), Smyth for Parker (83') for Wycombe

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 24 T. Dieng (G)
  • 4 T. Anderson (D)
  • 5 J. Wright (D)
  • 2 B. Halliday (D)
  • 16 D. Amos (D)
  • 7 K. Sadlier (M)
  • 12 Madger Antonio (M)
  • 8 B. Whiteman (M)
  • 14 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 44 D. Cole (F)
  • 31 N. Ennis (M)

Substitutes

  • 18 J. Eyenga-Lokilo
  • 17 M. Blair
  • 6 B. Sheaf
  • 13 L. Jones
  • 15 A. Baptiste
  • 10 J. Taylor
  • 26 J. Coppinger

Wycombe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Allsop (G)
  • 21 D. Charles (D)
  • 3 J. Jacobson (D)
  • 5 A. Stewart (D)
  • 26 J. McCarthy (D)
  • 7 D. Wheeler (M)
  • 18 C. Thompson (M)
  • 4 D. Gape (M)
  • 25 A. Samuel (F)
  • 23 F. Onyedinma (M)
  • 17 P. Smyth (M)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Akinfenwa
  • 22 N. Freeman
  • 27 J. Parker
  • 28 N. Ofoborh
  • 31 D. Stockdale
  • 10 M. Bloomfield
  • 2 Sido Jombati

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    13' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    K. Sadlier
  2. Wycombe
    20' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    Curtis Thompson
  3. Doncaster
    45' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Ennis · Assist: Madger Antonio
  4. Wycombe
    57' Wycombe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Samuel · On: A. Akinfenwa
  5. Doncaster
    62' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    Tom Anderson
  6. Wycombe
    67' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Akinfenwa
  7. Doncaster
    71' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sadlier · Assist: B. Whiteman
  8. Doncaster
    73' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Ennis · On: J. Lokilo
  9. Wycombe
    75' Wycombe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Onyedinma · On: Nick Freeman
  10. Doncaster
    81' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Madger Antonio · On: Matty Blair
  11. Wycombe
    83' Wycombe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Smyth · On: J. Parker
  12. Doncaster
    83' Doncaster Goal · Own Goal
    Jason McCarthy
  13. Doncaster
    86' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ramsey · On: B. Sheaf

Match Stats

Stat Doncaster Wycombe
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 69% 58%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 381 295
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 262 170
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Doncaster took the lead early in the first half with a well-constructed goal from Niall Ennis, assisted by Madger Antonio, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Despite Wycombe's equalizer through Adebayo Akinfenwa, Doncaster quickly regained their composure and struck back with a goal from Keith Sadlier, followed by an own goal, which sealed their victory.