Match report

Doncaster Defeats Blackpool 2-1 in League One Clash

Doncaster
Doncaster
2–1
FT
Blackpool
Blackpool
Mar 14, 2026

Doncaster secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Blackpool in a highly competitive League One match. The hosts took an early lead through Owen Bailey before H. Adelakun doubled the lead. Blackpool fought back through A. Fletcher but could not find an equalizer despite a late red card to F. Horsfall.

Key Facts

  • • Doncaster 2-1 Blackpool
  • • Owen Bailey scored the opening goal at 29 minutes
  • • H. Adelakun netted the second goal for Doncaster at 83 minutes
  • • A. Fletcher scored for Blackpool at 88 minutes
  • • F. Horsfall was shown a red card for Blackpool at 89 minutes
  • • R. Gotts provided two assists for Doncaster

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Clark (G)
  • 2 J. Sterry (D)
  • 12 N. Byrne (D)
  • 5 M. Pearson (D)
  • 23 J. Senior (D)
  • 22 R. Gotts (M)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (M)
  • 4 O. Bailey (M)
  • 18 E. Lee (M)
  • 17 G. Middleton (M)
  • 9 B. Hanlan (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala
  • 11 J. Gibson
  • 14 B. Sharp
  • 47 H. Adelakun
  • 33 B. Close
  • 15 H. Clifton
  • 6 J. McGrath

Blackpool

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 24 R. Walters (D)
  • 5 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 3 J. Husband (D)
  • 6 J. Brown (M)
  • 14 T. Bloxham (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 23 K. Anderson (M)
  • 22 C. Hamilton (M)
  • 9 N. Ennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli
  • 11 A. Fletcher
  • 19 J. Bowler
  • 17 J. Randall
  • 15 H. Coulson
  • 7 L. Clarkson
  • 26 Z. Ashworth

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    29' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    Owen Bailey · Assist: R. Gotts
  2. Blackpool
    42' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    K. Anderson

    Foul

  3. Blackpool
    60' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    N. Ennis

    Handball

  4. Blackpool
    62' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Bloxham · On: A. Fletcher
  5. Blackpool
    62' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: Josh Bowler
  6. Blackpool
    64' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Bowler

    Foul

  7. Doncaster
    65' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Lee · On: H. Clifton
  8. Blackpool
    74' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    F. Horsfall

    Foul

  9. Doncaster
    79' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Middleton · On: H. Adelakun
  10. Doncaster
    83' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Adelakun · Assist: R. Gotts
  11. Blackpool
    84' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Husband · On: H. Coulson
  12. Doncaster
    86' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Hanlan · On: B. Sharp
  13. Doncaster
    86' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Gotts · On: B. Close
  14. Blackpool
    88' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fletcher · Assist: C. Hamilton
  15. Blackpool
    89' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    F. Horsfall

    Foul

  16. Blackpool
    89' Blackpool Card · Red Card
    F. Horsfall

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Doncaster Blackpool
Fouls 6 17
Pass Accuracy 54% 45%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 292 289
Yellow Cards 0 5
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.58 1.69
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 159 129
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Doncaster's early goal by Owen Bailey at 29 minutes set the tone for the match and gave them a crucial psychological edge
  • ▸ Blackpool's late red card to F. Horsfall at 89 minutes left them with 10 men, making it difficult to push for an equalizer