Doncaster 0-4 Cardiff
Updated
Cardiff won: Doncaster 0-4 Cardiff in the League One (Round 35) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Cardiff goals: Alex Robertson 26', Dylan Lawlor 46', Cian Ashford 56', Callum Robinson 90'+5. Expected goals: 1.68-1.25. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Dylan Lawlor (8.7).
Match report
Cardiff rout Doncaster 4-0
Cardiff swept aside Doncaster 4-0 away from home at Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday 28 February in the League One.
Alex Robertson put Cardiff ahead on 26' (0-1), Dylan Lawlor made it 0-2 on 46', Cian Ashford made it 0-3 on 56' and Callum Robinson made it 0-4 on 90+5'.
Doncaster had 42% of the ball, shots were 15-14 (1-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.68-1.25. Doncaster created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Dylan Lawlor (Cardiff City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 11,618. Referee: Edward Duckworth.
Match stats
| Doncaster | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.68 | 1.25 |
| Total shots | 15 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 32 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 277 (76%) | 414 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total shots | 15 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 11 |
Lineups
Doncaster (4-1-4-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala, Jamie Sterry, Neill Byrne, Jay McGrath, Jack Senior, Robbie Gotts, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Harry Clifton, Glenn Middleton, Brandon Hanlan
Cardiff (4-2-3-1): Nathan Trott, Perry Ng, Dylan Lawlor, Gabriel Osho, Joel Bagan, Ryan Wintle, Alex Robertson, Ollie Tanner, Rubin Colwill, Cian Ashford, Joel Colwill
Key events
- 26' · Goal · Alex Robertson (Cardiff)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Robbie Gotts (Doncaster)
- 46' · Goal · Dylan Lawlor (Cardiff)
- 56' · Goal · Cian Ashford (Cardiff)
- 58' · Substitution · George Broadbent for Neill Byrne (Doncaster)
- 58' · Substitution · Ben Close for Jay McGrath (Doncaster)
- 61' · Substitution · William Fish for Dylan Lawlor (Cardiff)
- 64' · Substitution · Elliot Lee for Robbie Gotts (Doncaster)
- 74' · Substitution · Calum Scanlon for Joel Bagan (Cardiff)
- 74' · Substitution · Callum Robinson for Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)
- 74' · Substitution · Ronan Kpakio for Perry Ng (Cardiff)
- 75' · Substitution · Jordan Gibson for Glenn Middleton (Doncaster)
- 75' · Substitution · Billy Sharp for Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster)
- 77' · Yellow card · George Broadbent (Doncaster)
- 80' · Substitution · Chris Willock for Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Callum Robinson (Cardiff)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1995: Doncaster 2, draws 5, Cardiff 9.
Questions
Who won Doncaster vs Cardiff?
Cardiff won, 0-4 (League One) on Sat, 28 Feb 2026.
When and where is Doncaster vs Cardiff?
Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 15:00 UTC at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Cardiff?
In 16 league meetings since 1995: Doncaster 2 wins, 5 draws, Cardiff 9 wins (goals 17-37).