Walsall 2-0 Doncaster
Updated
Walsall won: Walsall 2-0 Doncaster in the League Two (Round 22) on Thu, 26 Dec 2024 at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Nathan Lowe 47', Harry Williams 79'. Expected goals: 1.25-1.19. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Connor Barrett (8.7).
Match report
Walsall beat Doncaster 2-0
Walsall got the better of Doncaster 2-0 at Poundland Bescot Stadium on Thursday 26 December in the League Two.
Nathan Lowe put Walsall ahead on 47' (1-0) and Harry Williams made it 2-0 on 79'.
Walsall had 43% of the ball, shots were 14-13 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.25-1.19.
Connor Barrett (Walsall) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 7,220. Referee: Oliver Mackey.
Match stats
| Walsall | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.19 |
| Total shots | 14 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 18 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 175 (64%) | 261 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 9 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Ryan Stirk, Charlie Lakin, Liam Gordon, Jamille Matt, Nathan Lowe
Doncaster (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Joshua Emmanuel, Joseph Olowu, Jay McGrath, Brandon Fleming, Owen Bailey, Patrick Kelly, Luke Molyneux, George Broadbent, Billy Sharp, Joe Ironside
Key events
- 11' · Yellow card · Brandon Fleming (Doncaster)
- 47' · Goal · Nathan Lowe (Walsall)
- 59' · Yellow card · Connor Barrett (Walsall)
- 73' · Substitution · Kyle Hurst for Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
- 73' · Substitution · Jack Senior for Brandon Fleming (Doncaster)
- 73' · Substitution · Harry Clifton for Patrick Kelly (Doncaster)
- 79' · Goal · Harry Williams (Walsall)
- 80' · Substitution · Jordan Gibson for George Broadbent (Doncaster)
- 82' · Substitution · Oisin McEntee for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 82' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Jamille Matt (Walsall)
- 88' · Yellow card · Liam Gordon (Walsall)
- 90' · Substitution · Jack Earing for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 1993: Walsall 15, draws 3, Doncaster 8.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Doncaster?
Walsall won, 2-0 (League Two) on Thu, 26 Dec 2024.
When and where is Walsall vs Doncaster?
Thu, 26 Dec 2024, 15:00 UTC at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Doncaster?
In 26 league meetings since 1993: Walsall 15 wins, 3 draws, Doncaster 8 wins (goals 43-34).