Match report

Doncaster Secures Narrow Win Against AFC Wimbledon In League One Clash

AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
0–1
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Jan 17, 2026

Doncaster secured a hard-fought win over AFC Wimbledon, capitalizing on a late goal to clinch the 1-0 victory. The match was marked by frequent substitutions and several yellow cards, with Joe Lewis of AFC Wimbledon even seeing red in stoppage time.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: AFC Wimbledon 0–1 Doncaster
  • • Goal Scorer: Owen Bailey (Doncaster) - 90' + 0'
  • • Red Card: Joe Lewis (AFC Wimbledon)
  • • Substitutions for Doncaster included F. Okoronkwo, George Broadbent, and H. Adelakun
  • • Multiple Yellow Cards were issued to players from both teams

Lineups

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bishop (G)
  • 33 I. Ogundere (D)
  • 31 J. Lewis (D)
  • 6 R. Johnson (D)
  • 3 S. Seddon (D)
  • 4 J. Reeves (M)
  • 12 A. Smith (M)
  • 11 M. Browne (M)
  • 8 C. Maycock (M)
  • 30 R. Nkeng
  • 14 M. Stevens (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. McDonnell
  • 2 N. Asiimwe
  • 9 O. Bugiel
  • 15 P. Bauer
  • 16 A. Hackford
  • 21 M. Hippolyte
  • 28 A. Sealey

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Clark (G)
  • 2 J. Sterry (D)
  • 4 O. Bailey (D)
  • 6 J. McGrath (D)
  • 23 J. Senior (D)
  • 22 R. Gotts (M)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (M)
  • 8 G. Broadbent (M)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 47 H. Adelakun (M)
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo

Substitutes

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala
  • 5 M. Pearson
  • 9 B. Hanlan
  • 11 J. Gibson
  • 14 B. Sharp
  • 17 G. Middleton
  • 20 D. Robinson

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    54' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Okoronkwo · On: B. Sharp
  2. Doncaster
    55' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: George Broadbent · On: D. Robinson
  3. Doncaster
    56' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Senior

    Foul

  4. AFC Wimbledon
    66' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    S. Seddon

    Foul

  5. AFC Wimbledon
    67' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Stevens · On: A. Hackford
  6. AFC Wimbledon
    68' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Maycock · On: M. Hippolyte
  7. AFC Wimbledon
    72' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Lewis

    Foul

  8. Doncaster
    73' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gotts

    Handball

  9. Doncaster
    78' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Adelakun · On: B. Hanlan
  10. Doncaster
    78' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Clifton · On: J. Gibson
  11. AFC Wimbledon
    85' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Jake Reeves

    Foul

  12. AFC Wimbledon
    87' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Nkeng · On: O. Bugiel
  13. AFC Wimbledon
    90'+1 AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Browne · On: P. Bauer
  14. AFC Wimbledon
    90' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Lewis

    Foul

  15. AFC Wimbledon
    90' AFC Wimbledon Card · Red Card
    Joe Lewis

    Foul

  16. Doncaster
    90' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    Owen Bailey · Assist: J. Sterry

Match Stats

Stat AFC Wimbledon Doncaster
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 76% 71%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 378 305
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 0.40 1.25
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 287 216
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Doncaster's Owen Bailey scored the decisive goal in stoppage time (90' + 0'), securing a narrow victory for his team.
  • ▸ The red card given to AFC Wimbledon's Joe Lewis at the end of regulation play significantly impacted the match, leaving them with only ten men.