Match report

Doncaster Defeats Peterborough 2-1 in League One Clash

Doncaster
Doncaster
2–1
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
Nov 29, 2025

Doncaster made a strong start in their home game against Peterborough, scoring twice within the first quarter of an hour through J. Gibson's brace. Despite conceding a goal to H. Leonard from Peterborough later on, Doncaster held off any significant fightback from the visitors to secure all three points in the League One fixture.

Key Facts

  • • Doncaster scored two goals by J. Gibson at 7 and 24 minutes.
  • • Peterborough responded with a goal by H. Leonard at 50 minutes.
  • • Doncaster had multiple yellow cards, including B. Hanlan (32'), H. Clifton (33'), C. O'Riordan (65'), J. Maxwell (76').
  • • Substitutions for Doncaster included R. Gotts (61'), B. Sharp (62'), S. Grehan (73'), and G. Middleton (84').

Lineups

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala (G)
  • 2 J. Sterry (D)
  • 12 C. O'Riordan (D)
  • 6 J. McGrath (D)
  • 3 J. Maxwell (D)
  • 8 G. Broadbent (M)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (M)
  • 4 O. Bailey (M)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 11 J. Gibson (M)
  • 9 B. Hanlan (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 I. Lawlor
  • 14 B. Sharp
  • 16 T. Nixon
  • 17 G. Middleton
  • 18 C. Crew
  • 22 R. Gotts
  • 27 S. Grehan

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 12 T. Lees (D)
  • 29 T. O'Connor (D)
  • 23 H. Mills (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 16 B. Woods (M)
  • 8 B. Khela (M)
  • 28 M. Garbett (M)
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan

Substitutes

  • 21 V. Reyes
  • 2 C. Johnston
  • 11 D. Frith
  • 19 G. Lindgren
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 26 D. Okagbue
  • 27 H. Leonard

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    7' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gibson · Assist: L. Molyneux
  2. Doncaster
    24' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gibson · Assist: George Broadbent
  3. Doncaster
    32' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    B. Hanlan

    Foul

  4. Doncaster
    33' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    H. Clifton

    Foul

  5. Peterborough
    34' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kioso

    Foul

  6. Peterborough
    46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Brandon Khela · On: D. Frith
  7. Peterborough
    46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morgan · On: H. Leonard
  8. Peterborough
    50' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Leonard · Assist: Archie Collins
  9. Doncaster
    61' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Clifton · On: R. Gotts
  10. Doncaster
    62' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Hanlan · On: B. Sharp
  11. Doncaster
    65' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    C. O'Riordan

    Foul

  12. Doncaster
    69' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    Jay McGrath

    Foul

  13. Peterborough
    71' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: G. Lindgren
  14. Doncaster
    73' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Gibson · On: S. Grehan
  15. Doncaster
    76' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Maxwell

    Time wasting

  16. Peterborough
    77' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    B. Woods

    Foul

  17. Doncaster
    84' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Molyneux · On: G. Middleton

Match Stats

Stat Doncaster Peterborough
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 69% 83%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 308 555
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 0.52 0.81
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 211 462
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Gibson's early brace gave Doncaster a strong lead, putting pressure on Peterborough.
  • ▸ Peterborough fought back with H. Leonard’s goal at 50 minutes, but couldn’t maintain the momentum to level or overtake.