Match report

Lincoln Defeats Doncaster 2-1 in League One Thriller

Lincoln
Lincoln
2–1
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Nov 15, 2025

In a closely contested League One encounter on 2025-11-15, Lincoln triumphed over Doncaster with a narrow 2-1 victory. Lincoln took the lead through F. Okoronkwo's well-placed shot in the 31st minute, only for Doncaster to level from B. Hanlan's goal shortly before halftime. The turning point came when R. Gotts inadvertently scored an own goal, securing Lincoln’s win and giving them a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln 2-1 Doncaster in League One
  • • F. Okoronkwo opened the scoring for Lincoln in the 31st minute
  • • Doncaster's B. Hanlan equalized at 70 minutes
  • • R. Gotts scored an own goal in the 71st minute, sealing victory for Lincoln
  • • Lincoln had two yellow cards (J. Collins and D. Jefferies), Doncaster three (George Broadbent, J. Maxwell, B. Hanlan)

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Wickens (G)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (D)
  • 22 T. Hamer (D)
  • 15 S. Bradley (D)
  • 3 A. Reach (D)
  • 14 C. McGrandles (M)
  • 8 T. Bayliss (M)
  • 17 R. Street (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (M)
  • 19 F. Okoronkwo
  • 9 J. Collins (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Z. Jeacock
  • 5 A. Jackson
  • 6 R. Towler
  • 12 E. Ring
  • 16 D. Jefferies
  • 18 B. House
  • 20 J. Obikwu

Doncaster

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 1 I. Lawlor
  • 6 J. McGrath
  • 9 B. Hanlan
  • 16 T. Nixon
  • 17 G. Middleton
  • 22 R. Gotts
  • 33 B. Close

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    31' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Okoronkwo · Assist: Tendayi Darikwa
  2. Doncaster
    36' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    George Broadbent

    Foul

  3. Doncaster
    38' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Maxwell

    Foul

  4. Lincoln
    44' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Collins

    Foul

  5. Doncaster
    58' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Sharp · On: B. Hanlan
  6. Doncaster
    66' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Clifton · On: R. Gotts
  7. Lincoln
    68' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Collins · On: B. House
  8. Lincoln
    68' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Okoronkwo · On: J. Obikwu
  9. Doncaster
    70' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Hanlan · Assist: L. Molyneux
  10. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln Goal · Own Goal
    R. Gotts
  11. Lincoln
    75' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Draper · On: Ryley Towler
  12. Doncaster
    79' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Sterry · On: T. Nixon
  13. Doncaster
    79' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Pearson · On: Jay McGrath
  14. Doncaster
    80' Doncaster subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Gibson · On: G. Middleton
  15. Lincoln
    84' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    D. Jefferies

    Foul

  16. Doncaster
    90'+6 Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    B. Hanlan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Doncaster
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 15
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 428 445
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 0.54 3.05
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 312 342
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Okoronkwo's goal in the 31st minute gave Lincoln a significant early lead.
  • ▸ Doncaster leveled through B. Hanlan’s well-taken shot just before halftime, but R. Gotts' own goal in the 71st minute was decisive.