Match report

Doncaster Defeats Crewe 2-0 in League Two Clash

Crewe
Crewe
0–2
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
May 6, 2024

Doncaster made it count in their clash against Crewe at Gresty Road, emerging victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. This result solidifies Doncaster's position in League Two while leaving Crewe searching for answers following their defeat.

Key Facts

  • • Doncaster scored twice through L. Molyneux and H. Biggins
  • • Crewe received a yellow card to Mickey Demetriou in the 43rd minute
  • • Substitutions for Crewe included J. Austerfield, R. Cooney, and J. Tabiner off the bench
  • • Doncaster's second goal came from an assist by Ironside

Lineups

Crewe

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 42 M. Stryjek (G)
  • 28 L. Billington (D)
  • 5 M. Demetriou (D)
  • 4 Z. Williams
  • 2 R. Cooney (M)
  • 25 J. Austerfield (M)
  • 11 J. Tabiner (M)
  • 3 R. Adebisi (M)
  • 10 S. Tracey (F)
  • 17 M. Holíček (F)
  • 20 E. Nevitt (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 C. Baker-Richardson
  • 8 C. Thomas
  • 7 C. Long
  • 21 A. Rowe
  • 12 E. Turns
  • 40 M. Lenarcik
  • 30 C. Kirk

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
  • 8 G. Broadbent
  • 24 Z. Westbrooke
  • 12 L. Jones
  • 5 J. Olowu
  • 40 B. Waters

Timeline

  1. Doncaster
    34' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Molyneux · Assist: Matthew Craig
  2. Crewe
    43' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    Mickey Demetriou

    Foul

  3. Doncaster
    48' Doncaster Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Biggins · Assist: J. Ironside
  4. Doncaster
    50' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Biggins · On: Tommy Rowe
  5. Crewe
    56' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Austerfield · On: C. Baker-Richardson
  6. Crewe
    56' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cooney · On: C. Thomas
  7. Crewe
    68' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Tabiner · On: C. Long
  8. Doncaster
    75' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Adelakun · On: K. Hurst
  9. Crewe
    84' Crewe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Tracey · On: A. Rowe
  10. Doncaster
    84' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthew Craig · On: George Broadbent

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Doncaster
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 63% 75%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 327 412
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 207 311
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early lead set by L. Molyneux in the 34th minute established Doncaster's momentum and put pressure on Crewe to respond.
  • ▸ H. Biggins' goal at the half-hour mark further cemented Doncaster’s control, making it difficult for Crewe to mount a comeback.