Match report

Walsall Defeats Doncaster 2-1 in League Two Clash

Walsall
Walsall
2–1
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
May 8, 2023

Walsall held off Doncaster to secure a vital 2-1 victory in their League Two clash. Goals from C. Wilkinson and I. Hutchinson proved decisive, despite B. Faulkner's late consolation for the visitors. The win solidifies Walsall's position within the league, while Doncaster faces continued pressure to improve.

Key Facts

  • • C. Wilkinson scored first at 57th minute
  • • I. Hutchinson added second goal at 74th minute
  • • B. Faulkner reduced deficit with a goal at 84th minute
  • • Hutchinson's assist came from M. Stevens
  • • Walsall made multiple substitutions towards the end to manage their lead

Lineups

Walsall

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Smith (G)
  • 7 J. Riley (D)
  • 24 J. Low (D)
  • 6 E. Monthe (D)
  • 3 L. Gordon (D)
  • 18 O. McEntee (M)
  • 14 B. Comley (M)
  • 10 T. Knowles (M)
  • 9 C. Wilkinson (M)
  • 23 I. Hutchinson (M)
  • 20 M. Stevens (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Matt
  • 8 L. Kinsella
  • 5 D. Daniels
  • 25 R. Maher
  • 33 M. Onabirekhanlen
  • 35 G. Barrett

Doncaster

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 L. Jones (G)
  • 28 B. Faulkner (D)
  • 15 A. Long (D)
  • 10 T. Rowe (D)
  • 29 J. Degruchy (M)
  • 14 H. Biggins (M)
  • 24 Z. Westbrooke (M)
  • 19 C. Seaman (M)
  • 21 K. Hurst (F)
  • 16 A. Barlow (F)
  • 20 T. Miller (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 J. Goodman
  • 3 J. Maxwell
  • 5 J. Olowu
  • 1 J. Mitchell
  • 30 T. Kuleya

Timeline

  1. Walsall
    57' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wilkinson
  2. Doncaster
    65' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Todd Miller · On: J. Goodman
  3. Doncaster
    68' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Degruchy · On: J. Maxwell
  4. Doncaster
    70' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    H. Biggins

    Argument

  5. Walsall
    74' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Hutchinson · Assist: M. Stevens
  6. Doncaster
    79' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Long · On: J. Olowu
  7. Walsall
    80' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Stevens · On: J. Matt
  8. Doncaster
    84' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Faulkner
  9. Walsall
    85' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Wilkinson · On: L. Kinsella
  10. Walsall
    88' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Oisin McEntee · On: D. Daniels
  11. Walsall
    89' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Knowles · On: R. Maher

Match Stats

Stat Walsall Doncaster
Fouls 12 4
Pass Accuracy 75% 71%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 401 398
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 300 284
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wilkinson's early second-half goal at 57th minute gave Walsall momentum, setting a strong foundation for victory.
  • ▸ Hutchinson's doubling of the lead at 74th minute seemed to secure Walsall’s win until Faulkner's late consolation goal at 84th.