Doncaster 1-0 Reading
Updated
Doncaster won: Doncaster 1-0 Reading in the League One (Round 43) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Doncaster goals: Owen Bailey 58'. Expected goals: 2.16-0.95. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Owen Bailey (8.3).
Match report
Doncaster beat Reading 1-0
Doncaster edged Reading 1-0 at Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday 11 April in the League One.
Owen Bailey put Doncaster ahead on 58' (1-0).
Doncaster had 43% of the ball, shots were 9-8 (6-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.16-0.95. Doncaster were the better side on chances, too.
Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 8,904. Referee: Scott Jackson.
Match stats
| Doncaster | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.16 | 0.95 |
| Total shots | 9 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 26 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 223 (71%) | 299 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 9 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 8 |
Lineups
Doncaster (4-1-4-1): Thimothée Lo-Tutala, Jamie Sterry, Seán Grehan, Matthew Pearson, Jack Senior, Robbie Gotts, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Elliot Lee, Harry Clifton, Hakeeb Adelakun
Reading (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, Ryan Nyambe, Paudie O'Connor, Derrick Williams, Jeriel Dorsett, Lewis Wing, Liam Fraser, Kadan Young, Charlie Savage, Daniel Kyerewaa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Key events
- 37' · Yellow card · Charlie Savage (Reading)
- 46' · Substitution · Matt Ritchie for Charlie Savage (Reading)
- 46' · Substitution · Will Keane for Kadan Young (Reading)
- 58' · Goal · Owen Bailey (Doncaster)
- 65' · Substitution · Andy Rinomhota for Liam Fraser (Reading)
- 65' · Substitution · Haydon Roberts for Ryan Nyambe (Reading)
- 67' · Yellow card · Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading)
- 82' · Substitution · Brandon Hanlan for Elliot Lee (Doncaster)
- 82' · Substitution · Jordan Gibson for Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster)
- 82' · Substitution · Paddy Lane for Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)
- 88' · Substitution · George Broadbent for Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Jay McGrath for Harry Clifton (Doncaster)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2008: Doncaster 1, draws 3, Reading 8.
Questions
Who won Doncaster vs Reading?
Doncaster won, 1-0 (League One) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026.
When and where is Doncaster vs Reading?
Sat, 11 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Reading?
In 12 league meetings since 2008: Doncaster 1 wins, 3 draws, Reading 8 wins (goals 10-23).