Match report

Cardiff Clinch 4-0 Win Over Doncaster in League One Clash

Doncaster
Doncaster
0–4
FT
Cardiff
Cardiff
Feb 28, 2026

Cardiff stunned Doncaster with a comprehensive 4-0 win, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The visitors took an early lead through Alex Robertson's goal before Dylan Lawlor doubled the advantage just after halftime. Chris Ashford and Charlie Robinson sealed Cardiff's victory late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Cardiff secured a 4-0 win over Doncaster.
  • • Alex Robertson scored at minute 26, assisted by Dylan Lawlor.
  • • Dylan Lawlor added another goal at minute 46, assisted by Perry Ng.
  • • Chris Ashford made it 3-0 with a goal in the 56th minute, assisted by R. Colwill.
  • • Charlie Robinson completed the scoring in injury time.

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 29 Thimothee Lo-Tutala (G)
  • 2 Jamie Sterry (D)
  • 12 Neill Byrne (D)
  • 6 Jay McGrath (D)
  • 23 Jack Senior (D)
  • 22 Robbie Gotts (M)
  • 7 Luke Molyneux (M)
  • 4 Owen Bailey (M)
  • 15 Harry Clifton (M)
  • 17 Glenn Middleton (M)
  • 9 Brandon Hanlan (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Zander Clark
  • 5 Matthew Pearson
  • 18 Elliot Lee
  • 33 Ben Close
  • 11 Jordan Gibson
  • 8 George Broadbent
  • 14 Billy Sharp

Cardiff

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Nathan Trott (G)
  • 38 Perry Ng (D)
  • 48 Dylan Lawlor (D)
  • 4 Gabriel Osho (D)
  • 3 Joel Bagan (D)
  • 6 Ryan Wintle (M)
  • 18 Alex Robertson (M)
  • 11 Ollie Tanner (M)
  • 10 Rubin Colwill (M)
  • 45 Cian Ashford (M)
  • 27 Joel Colwill (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 William Fish
  • 23 Calum Scanlon
  • 44 Ronan Kpakio
  • 12 Calum Chambers
  • 16 Chris Willock
  • 14 David Turnbull
  • 47 Callum Robinson

Timeline

  1. Cardiff
    26' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Alex Robertson · Assist: Dylan Lawlor
  2. Doncaster
    45'+1 Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gotts

    Foul

  3. Cardiff
    46' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    Dylan Lawlor · Assist: Perry Ng
  4. Cardiff
    56' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Ashford · Assist: R. Colwill
  5. Doncaster
    58' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Byrne · On: George Broadbent
  6. Doncaster
    58' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jay McGrath · On: B. Close
  7. Cardiff
    61' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dylan Lawlor · On: W. Fish
  8. Doncaster
    64' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Gotts · On: E. Lee
  9. Cardiff
    74' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joel Bagan · On: Calum Scanlon
  10. Cardiff
    74' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Colwill · On: C. Robinson
  11. Cardiff
    74' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Perry Ng · On: R. Kpakio
  12. Doncaster
    75' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Middleton · On: J. Gibson
  13. Doncaster
    75' Doncaster subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Hanlan · On: B. Sharp
  14. Doncaster
    77' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    George Broadbent

    Foul

  15. Cardiff
    80' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ollie Tanner · On: C. Willock
  16. Cardiff
    90'+5 Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Robinson

Match Stats

Stat Doncaster Cardiff
Fouls 11 4
Pass Accuracy 76% 82%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 343 465
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 1 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 260 379
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alex Robertson's early goal at the 26-minute mark gave Cardiff a crucial lead and set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Dylan Lawlor's second goal right after halftime put Doncaster on the back foot, making it difficult to stage a comeback.