Match report

Doncaster Secures Narrow Victory Over Milton Keynes Dons in League One Clash

Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
0–1
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Mar 7, 2020

Doncaster secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Milton Keynes Dons in a tightly contested League One match. The crucial goal came from J. Ramsey in the 67th minute, assisted by Jon Taylor. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, Doncaster's resilience and solid defense held firm to claim the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Doncaster defeats Milton Keynes Dons 1-0
  • • J. Ramsey scores the winning goal at 67'
  • • Jon Taylor provides the assist for the goal
  • • Matty Blair and Madger Antonio make late substitutions
  • • Milton Keynes Dons' A. Gilbey receives a yellow card
  • • Doncaster's J. Wright, B. Whiteman, and Matty Blair also receive yellow cards

Lineups

Milton Keynes Dons

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Nicholls (G)
  • 3 D. Lewington (D)
  • 15 J. Moore-Taylor (D)
  • 2 G. Williams (D)
  • 25 C. Brittain (D)
  • 24 J. Houghton (M)
  • 19 L. Thompson (M)
  • 8 A. Gilbey (M)
  • 29 D. Kasumu (M)
  • 10 R. Healey (F)
  • 23 C. Morris (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. Mason
  • 17 B. Gladwin
  • 7 B. Reeves
  • 5 R. Poole
  • 13 A. Fisher
  • 4 J. Walsh
  • 18 C. McGrandles

Doncaster

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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)
  • 6 B. Sheaf (M)
  • 8 B. Whiteman (M)
  • 14 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 44 D. Cole (F)
  • 31 N. Ennis (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Taylor
  • 12 Madger Antonio
  • 17 M. Blair
  • 18 J. Eyenga-Lokilo
  • 15 A. Baptiste
  • 26 J. Coppinger
  • 13 L. Jones

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    51' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wright
  2. Doncaster
    55' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    B. Whiteman
  3. Doncaster
    56' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Ennis · On: Jon Taylor
  4. Milton Keynes Dons
    58' Milton Keynes Dons Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gilbey
  5. Milton Keynes Dons
    59' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Kasumu · On: J. Mason
  6. Doncaster
    67' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ramsey · Assist: Jon Taylor
  7. Doncaster
    71' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Sheaf · On: Madger Antonio
  8. Milton Keynes Dons
    75' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Thompson · On: Ben Gladwin
  9. Milton Keynes Dons
    86' Milton Keynes Dons subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Moore-Taylor · On: B. Reeves
  10. Doncaster
    87' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ramsey · On: Matty Blair
  11. Doncaster
    88' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    Matty Blair

Match Stats

Stat Milton Keynes Dons Doncaster
Fouls 16 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 78%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 557 334
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 469 259
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted in favor of Doncaster when J. Ramsey scored the decisive goal in the 67th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Jon Taylor
  • ▸ Doncaster's strong defensive play and strategic substitutions, including the introduction of N. Ennis and B. Sheaf, helped maintain their lead until the final whistle