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Doncaster Clinches Victory Against Rotherham in Tense Match
Doncaster, South Yorkshire – In a match corresponding to the sixth round of League One, Doncaster secured a victory against Rotherham at the Eco-Power Stadium. The match, played on August 30, 2025, was marked by intensity and midfield battles.
The sole goal of the match came in the 26th minute, when O. Bailey, assisted by J. Maxwell, found the back of the Rotherham net, establishing the final score of 1-0.
Despite Doncaster’s dominance in ball possession (59%), Rotherham attempted to respond and created goal-scoring opportunities, although without the necessary precision to equalize. The visitors accumulated 13 shots, with 3 on target, while Doncaster registered 12 shots and 3 on target.
The match was also characterized by a high number of fouls committed by both teams (12 by Doncaster and 13 by Rotherham) and the yellow cards shown. K. Etete received a yellow card for Rotherham in the 12th minute, while G. Broadbent (73′), D. Ajayi (85′) and J. Senior (87′) were cautioned for Doncaster.
The match remained tense until the end, with both teams seeking a goal, but the score remained unchanged.
Substitutions rotherham: at minute 46 M. Sherif came in and M. Kaleta went out., at minute 71 Z. Jules came in and J. Baptiste went out., at minute 71 J. Rafferty came in and J. Hugill went out., at minute 90 K. Etete came in and C. McGuckin went out.
Substitutions doncaster: at minute 69 H. Clifton came in and B. Close went out., at minute 69 J. Gibson came in and D. Ajayi went out., at minute 84 G. Middleton came in and J. McGrath went out., at minute 84 J. Maxwell came in and J. Senior went out., at minute 84 B. Sharp came in and B. Hanlan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Doncaster
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