Doncaster Wins High-Scoring Match Against Wigan
Doncaster, England – In a thrilling match held at the Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster overcame Wigan in a vibrant League One encounter. The game, corresponding to matchday 28 of the 2025 season, was characterized by a high tempo and numerous scoring opportunities for both teams.
Doncaster took an early lead with a goal from F. Okoronkwo in the 7th minute, assisted by a teammate. J. McGrath extended the lead in the 21st minute, thanks to an assist from R. Gotts, making it 2-0. In the second half, H. Clifton scored the third goal for Doncaster in the 49th minute.
However, Wigan did not give up and sought a comeback. J. Taylor scored a goal in the 60th minute, followed by C. Wright in the 66th minute, assisted by F. Murray. Wigan’s pressure continued and O. Moxon scored in the 87th minute, also assisted by F. Murray, narrowing the difference on the scoreboard.
Despite Wigan’s final push, Doncaster managed to maintain the advantage and seal the victory. The match was hard-fought, with several yellow cards shown to players from both teams. Regarding the statistics, Wigan had a slight advantage in ball possession with 52% compared to Doncaster’s 48%. However, Doncaster was more effective in attack, taking 25 total shots, 9 of which were on target, while Wigan only took 10 shots, 7 of them on target. Doncaster also surpassed Wigan in corners (12 to 5).
The match ended with a score of Doncaster 3, Wigan 4.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 46 H. Bettoni came in and C. Wright went out., at minute 75 R. Borges Rodrigues came in and M. Asamoah went out., at minute 90 O. Moxon came in and J. Weir went out., at minute 90 J. Taylor came in and D. Costelloe went out.
Substitutions doncaster: at minute 63 H. Adelakun came in and J. Gibson went out., at minute 63 F. Okoronkwo came in and B. Hanlan went out., at minute 70 G. Broadbent came in and D. Robinson went out., at minute 83 L. Molyneux came in and B. Sharp went out., at minute 84 H. Clifton came in and S. Grehan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Doncaster
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