Match report

Blackpool Defeats Doncaster 1-0 In League One Clash

Blackpool
Blackpool
1–0
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Dec 26, 2025

Blackpool held on to secure a narrow 1-0 win against Doncaster in an intense League One match. The decisive moment came early when Blackpool's T. Bloxham netted from D. Imray’s assist, setting the tone for their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Blackpool defeated Doncaster 1-0 in a League One match.
  • • T. Bloxham scored Blackpool's only goal at minute 17 with an assist from D. Imray.
  • • G. Honeyman and F. Horsfall received yellow cards for Blackpool.
  • • Doncaster made several substitutions including J. Sterry, J. Maxwell, and George Broadbent.

Lineups

Blackpool

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 5 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 3 J. Husband (D)
  • 30 D. Imray (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 6 J. Brown (M)
  • 8 A. Morgan (M)
  • 22 C. Hamilton (M)
  • 18 D. Taylor (F)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 A. Lyons
  • 7 L. Evans
  • 14 T. Bloxham
  • 19 J. Bowler
  • 23 S. Banks
  • 26 Z. Ashworth
  • 29 E. Hansson

Doncaster

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Lawlor (G)
  • 4 O. Bailey (D)
  • 5 M. Pearson (D)
  • 6 J. McGrath (D)
  • 2 J. Sterry (M)
  • 8 G. Broadbent (M)
  • 33 B. Close (M)
  • 3 J. Maxwell (M)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (F)
  • 15 H. Clifton (F)
  • 9 B. Hanlan (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala
  • 11 J. Gibson
  • 14 B. Sharp
  • 22 R. Gotts
  • 23 J. Senior
  • 27 S. Grehan
  • 17 G. Middleton

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    6' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Taylor · On: T. Bloxham
  2. Blackpool
    17' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bloxham · Assist: D. Imray
  3. Blackpool
    36' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    G. Honeyman

    Foul

  4. Doncaster
    46' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Sterry · On: B. Sharp
  5. Doncaster
    57' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Maxwell · On: J. Senior
  6. Blackpool
    60' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    F. Horsfall

    Foul

  7. Blackpool
    62' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Hamilton · On: Z. Ashworth
  8. Doncaster
    67' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    George Broadbent

    Foul

  9. Doncaster
    71' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Clifton · On: J. Gibson
  10. Doncaster
    71' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: George Broadbent · On: R. Gotts
  11. Blackpool
    72' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Morgan · On: L. Evans
  12. Blackpool
    72' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: Josh Bowler
  13. Blackpool
    73' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Fletcher · On: S. Banks
  14. Doncaster
    78' Doncaster subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jay McGrath · On: G. Middleton
  15. Doncaster
    86' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    Owen Bailey

    Foul

  16. Doncaster
    90'+1 Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gotts

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Blackpool Doncaster
Fouls 15 7
Pass Accuracy 67% 64%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 319 321
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 2.11 1.17
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 214 206
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by T. Bloxham at minute 17 was a turning point as it gave Blackpool an early lead and momentum.
  • ▸ Doncaster's inability to capitalize on numerous substitutions towards the end of the match allowed Blackpool to maintain their defensive structure.