Match report

Doncaster Defeats Port Vale 1-0 in League One Clash

Doncaster
Doncaster
1–0
FT
Port Vale
Port Vale
Mar 24, 2026

Doncaster secured a narrow but valuable victory over Port Vale with a 1-0 win in their League One match. The decisive moment came in the 22nd minute when Port Vale's E. Campbell scored an own goal, setting the tone for Doncaster's performance. Despite Port Vale's efforts and multiple substitutions, Doncaster held on to secure the win, showcasing their resilience and tactical discipline in a tightly contested game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Doncaster 1-0 Port Vale
  • • Key Goal: E. Campbell (Own Goal) in the 22nd minute
  • • Substitutions: Port Vale made multiple changes (Lawrence-Gabriel, Sherif, Walters, Ojo) in an attempt to turn the game
  • • Yellow Cards: Doncaster's J. Sterry, R. Gotts, and G. Middleton received cautions
  • • Competition: League One

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 29 Thimothee Lo-Tutala (G)
  • 2 Jamie Sterry (D)
  • 12 Neill Byrne (D)
  • 5 Matthew Pearson (D)
  • 23 Jack Senior (D)
  • 22 Robbie Gotts (M)
  • 11 Jordan Gibson (M)
  • 4 Owen Bailey (M)
  • 18 Elliot Lee (M)
  • 47 Hakeeb Adelakun (M)
  • 9 Brandon Hanlan (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Glenn Middleton
  • 8 George Broadbent
  • 15 Harry Clifton
  • 1 Zander Clark
  • 6 Jay McGrath
  • 3 James Maxwell
  • 33 Ben Close

Port Vale

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 46 Joe Gauci (G)
  • 6 Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (D)
  • 25 Cameron Humphreys (D)
  • 5 Connor Hall (D)
  • 27 Elijah Campbell (D)
  • 12 Rhys Walters (M)
  • 14 Funso Ojo (M)
  • 33 George Hall (M)
  • 26 Jordan Shipley (M)
  • 3 Jaheim Headley (M)
  • 21 Martin Sherif (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Ethon Archer
  • 8 Ben Garrity
  • 50 Onel Hernández
  • 10 Dajaune Brown
  • 45 Andre Gray
  • 13 Ben Amos
  • 35 Tyler Magloire

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    22' Doncaster Goal · Own Goal
    E. Campbell
  2. Port Vale
    54' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lawrence-Gabriel · On: O. Hernandez
  3. Port Vale
    54' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sherif · On: D. Brown
  4. Port Vale
    54' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Walters · On: E. Archer
  5. Port Vale
    54' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ojo · On: B. Garrity
  6. Doncaster
    68' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gibson · On: G. Middleton
  7. Doncaster
    73' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sterry

    Foul

  8. Port Vale
    79' Port Vale subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Campbell · On: Andre Gray
  9. Doncaster
    80' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Byrne · On: George Broadbent
  10. Doncaster
    80' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Lee · On: H. Clifton
  11. Doncaster
    89' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gotts
  12. Doncaster
    90'+3 Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Adelakun · On: B. Close
  13. Doncaster
    90'+4 Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    G. Middleton

Match Stats

Stat Doncaster Port Vale
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 71% 68%
Offsides 3 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 5
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 334 330
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 236 226
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 22nd-minute own goal by E. Campbell for Port Vale shifted the momentum in favor of Doncaster, providing them with a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Doncaster's substitution of J. Gibson in the 68th minute helped maintain their defensive solidity and managed the game effectively towards the end.