Match report

Doncaster Defeats Burton Albion 2-1 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
1–2
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Feb 3, 2026

Doncaster stunned Burton Albion with an early two-goal advantage in their League One fixture, overcoming a spirited comeback attempt to secure a crucial 2-1 victory. The Rams took the lead through Liam Molyneux's penalty before Owen Bailey added another. Despite a late goal from Kyle Lofthouse for Burton, Doncaster held on to extend their unbeaten run.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Burton Albion 1–2 Doncaster
  • • Goals: Owen Bailey (Doncaster) - 12', Liam Molyneux (penalty, Doncaster) - 2'
  • • Burton's Goal: Kyle Lofthouse - 74'
  • • Yellow Cards: Richard Gotts (Doncaster), Jack Beesley (Burton)

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 7 J. J. McKiernan (F)
  • 29 K. Adom (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 5 T. Vancooten
  • 10 T. Shade
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 23 S. Revan
  • 41 S. Krubally
  • 42 A. Cannon

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Clark (G)
  • 2 J. Sterry (D)
  • 12 N. Byrne (D)
  • 6 J. McGrath (D)
  • 23 J. Senior (D)
  • 22 R. Gotts (M)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (M)
  • 4 O. Bailey (M)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 47 H. Adelakun (M)
  • 18 E. Lee (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala
  • 5 M. Pearson
  • 8 G. Broadbent
  • 11 J. Gibson
  • 14 B. Sharp
  • 16 T. Nixon
  • 17 G. Middleton

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    2' Doncaster Goal · Penalty
    L. Molyneux
  2. Doncaster
    12' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    Owen Bailey · Assist: L. Molyneux
  3. Doncaster
    29' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gotts

    Foul

  4. Doncaster
    45'+1 Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Senior

    Foul

  5. Burton Albion
    46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Sibbick · On: T. Vancooten
  6. Burton Albion
    46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Adom · On: T. Shade
  7. Burton Albion
    46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jack Armer · On: S. Revan
  8. Doncaster
    60' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Lee · On: B. Sharp
  9. Burton Albion
    66' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Chauke · On: A. Cannon
  10. Burton Albion
    74' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lofthouse · Assist: G. Evans
  11. Burton Albion
    78' Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    J. Beesley

    Argument

  12. Doncaster
    78' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Adelakun · On: M. Pearson
  13. Burton Albion
    90' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. J. McKiernan · On: F. Tavares

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Doncaster
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 70% 58%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 13
Corners 20 7
Total Passes 344 207
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 10 4
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 240 121
Shots Inside Box 16 11
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Liam Molyneux opened the scoring with a penalty in just the second minute, setting up Doncaster's early dominance.
  • ▸ Owen Bailey's goal in the 12th minute furthered Doncaster’s lead and seemingly dampened Burton Albion's morale.
  • ▸ Kyle Lofthouse's late goal for Burton at 74' provided a brief flicker of hope but wasn't enough to change the match outcome.