Match report

Exeter City Stuns Doncaster 3-0 in League One Clash

Exeter City
Exeter City
3–0
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Apr 6, 2026

Exeter City delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over Doncaster in their League One encounter on 2026-04-06. J. Wareham and J. Magennis scored crucial goals, with Exeter City dominating the match from start to finish. The win secures Exeter City's place higher in the League One table, as Doncaster struggles to find their form.

Key Facts

  • • Exeter City 3-0 Doncaster
  • • J. Wareham scored twice for Exeter City
  • • J. Magennis also netted a goal
  • • Exeter City had an early yellow card for J. Wareham
  • • Exeter City made multiple substitutions, including E. Brierley and J. Aitchison
  • • Doncaster had multiple substitutions throughout the match

Lineups

Exeter City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Jack Bycroft (G)
  • 2 Jack McMillan (D)
  • 40 Edward James (D)
  • 26 Pierce Sweeney (D)
  • 21 Danny Andrew (D)
  • 45 Charlie Cummins (M)
  • 6 Ethan Brierley (M)
  • 14 Ilmari Niskanen (M)
  • 12 Reece Cole (M)
  • 7 Carlos Mendes Gomes (M)
  • 9 Jayden Wareham (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Timur Tutierov
  • 20 Luca Woodhouse
  • 3 Ryan Rydel
  • 10 Jack Aitchison
  • 32 Frankie Phillips
  • 27 Josh Magennis
  • 29 Kevin McDonald

Doncaster

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 29 Thimothee Lo-Tutala (G)
  • 12 Neill Byrne (D)
  • 5 Matthew Pearson (D)
  • 23 Jack Senior (D)
  • 22 Robbie Gotts (M)
  • 15 Harry Clifton (M)
  • 4 Owen Bailey (M)
  • 33 Ben Close (M)
  • 7 Luke Molyneux (F)
  • 9 Brandon Hanlan (F)
  • 17 Glenn Middleton (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Jamie Sterry
  • 18 Elliot Lee
  • 6 Jay McGrath
  • 1 Zander Clark
  • 8 George Broadbent
  • 11 Jordan Gibson
  • 47 Hakeeb Adelakun

Timeline

  1. Exeter City
    20' Exeter City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wareham

    Foul

  2. Doncaster
    29' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Byrne · On: J. Sterry
  3. Doncaster
    37' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pearson · On: E. Lee
  4. Exeter City
    42' Exeter City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Wareham · Assist: R. Cole
  5. Exeter City
    63' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Brierley · On: R. Rydel
  6. Exeter City
    63' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Mendes · On: J. Magennis
  7. Doncaster
    69' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Middleton · On: H. Adelakun
  8. Doncaster
    69' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Close · On: Jay McGrath
  9. Doncaster
    69' Doncaster subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Clifton · On: J. Gibson
  10. Exeter City
    69' Exeter City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Magennis
  11. Exeter City
    74' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Edward James · On: L. Woodhouse
  12. Exeter City
    74' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Cole · On: J. Aitchison
  13. Exeter City
    84' Exeter City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Wareham · Assist: L. Woodhouse
  14. Exeter City
    89' Exeter City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Cummins · On: K. McDonald

Match Stats

Stat Exeter City Doncaster
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 55% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 18
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 211 363
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 6 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 117 280
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 8 1
Shots Outside Box 4 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Wareham's early goal at the 42nd minute gave Exeter City a crucial lead and momentum
  • ▸ J. Magennis's goal in the 69th minute secured Exeter City's dominance, despite Doncaster making multiple substitutions
  • ▸ Wareham's second goal in the 84th minute sealed the victory for Exeter City, putting the game out of reach for Doncaster