Match report

Doncaster Stuns Colchester with 4-1 Victory in League Two Clash

Colchester
Colchester
1–4
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Apr 23, 2024

Doncaster managed to overcome an early setback and ultimately stuns Colchester with a resounding victory at the Matchroom Stadium. Goals from L. Molyneux, H. Biggins, Tom Anderson, and J. Ironside secured Doncaster's 4-1 triumph in this League Two battle.

Key Facts

  • • Colchester scored first with a goal by J. Fevrier (9') assisted by T. Hopper.
  • • Doncaster equalized through L. Molyneux (14'), followed by goals from H. Biggins (22'), Tom Anderson (76'), and J. Ironside (85').
  • • Ellis Iandolo (Colchester) received a yellow card at 13'.
  • • J. Sterry, H. Biggins, and R. Harbottle also saw cards for their respective teams.

Lineups

Colchester

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 29 S. Hornby (G)
  • 20 J. Mingi (D)
  • 22 R. Harbottle (D)
  • 5 C. Hall (D)
  • 3 E. Iandolo (D)
  • 42 J. Fevrier (M)
  • 13 C. McGeehan (M)
  • 16 A. Read (M)
  • 10 N. Chilvers (M)
  • 24 J. Akinde (F)
  • 14 T. Hopper (F)

Substitutes

  • 48 B. Ihionvien
  • 4 F. Kelleher
  • 1 O. Goodman
  • 37 C. Cooper
  • 26 J. Richardson
  • 7 M. Jay
  • 8 C. Wilkinson

Doncaster

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 15 T. Lo-Tutala (G)
  • 2 J. Sterry (D)
  • 4 T. Anderson (D)
  • 6 R. Wood (D)
  • 3 J. Maxwell (D)
  • 17 O. Bailey (M)
  • 37 M. Craig (M)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (M)
  • 14 H. Biggins (M)
  • 47 H. Adelakun (M)
  • 20 J. Ironside (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Rowe
  • 21 K. Hurst
  • 40 B. Waters
  • 8 G. Broadbent
  • 12 L. Jones
  • 5 J. Olowu
  • 24 Z. Westbrooke

Timeline

  1. Colchester
    9' Colchester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Fevrier · Assist: T. Hopper
  2. Colchester
    13' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    Ellis Iandolo

    Foul

  3. Doncaster
    14' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Molyneux · Assist: J. Sterry
  4. Doncaster
    17' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sterry

    Foul

  5. Doncaster
    22' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Biggins · Assist: L. Molyneux
  6. Doncaster
    45'+3 Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ironside

    Foul

  7. Doncaster
    73' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    H. Biggins

    Foul

  8. Colchester
    75' Colchester Card · Yellow Card
    R. Harbottle

    Foul

  9. Doncaster
    76' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    Tom Anderson · Assist: H. Adelakun
  10. Doncaster
    77' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Matthew Craig · On: Tommy Rowe
  11. Colchester
    80' Colchester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Akinde · On: B. Ihionvien
  12. Doncaster
    85' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Molyneux · On: K. Hurst
  13. Doncaster
    85' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ironside
  14. Colchester
    87' Colchester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Fevrier · On: F. Kelleher
  15. Doncaster
    90' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ironside · On: B. Waters

Match Stats

Stat Colchester Doncaster
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 74% 73%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 436 362
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 0
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 321 265
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Doncaster's quick response to Colchester's early goal with two goals within three minutes (14' and 22') shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitute J. Akinde for Colchester at 80' failed to halt Doncaster’s offensive surge, leading to further goals by Tom Anderson and J. Ironside.