Burton Albion 1-2 Doncaster
Updated
Doncaster won: Burton Albion 1-2 Doncaster in the League One (Round 26) on Tue, 3 Feb 2026 at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Burton Albion goals: Kyran Lofthouse 74'. Doncaster goals: Luke Molyneux 2' (pen), Owen Bailey 12'. Expected goals: 0.81-2.84. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Owen Bailey (8.4).
Match report
Doncaster beat Burton Albion 2-1
Doncaster narrowly beat Burton Albion 2-1 away from home at Pirelli Stadium on Tuesday 3 February in the League One.
Luke Molyneux put Doncaster ahead from the penalty spot on 2' (0-1), Owen Bailey made it 0-2 on 12' and Kyran Lofthouse pulled one back for Burton Albion on 74' (1-2).
Burton Albion had 64% of the ball, shots were 20-13 (4-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.81-2.84. Doncaster were the better side on chances, too.
Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 3,069.
Match stats
| Burton Albion | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.81 | 2.84 |
| Total shots | 20 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 20 |
| Big chances | 1 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 238 (70%) | 120 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 20 | 7 |
| Total shots | 20 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 11 |
Lineups
Burton Albion (3-4-1-2): Bradley Collins, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Toby Sibbick, Alex Hartridge, Kyran Lofthouse, Kgaogelo Chauke, George Evans, Jack Armer, John McKiernan, Kain Adom, Jake Beesley
Doncaster (4-1-4-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala, Jamie Sterry, Neill Byrne, Jay McGrath, Jack Senior, Robbie Gotts, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Harry Clifton, Hakeeb Adelakun, Elliot Lee
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
- 12' · Goal · Owen Bailey (Doncaster)
- 29' · Yellow card · Robbie Gotts (Doncaster)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Jack Senior (Doncaster)
- 46' · Substitution · Sebastian Revan for Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 46' · Substitution · Tyrese Shade for Kain Adom (Burton Albion)
- 46' · Substitution · Terence Vancooten for Toby Sibbick (Burton Albion)
- 60' · Substitution · Billy Sharp for Elliot Lee (Doncaster)
- 66' · Substitution · Andy Cannon for Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton Albion)
- 74' · Goal · Kyran Lofthouse (Burton Albion)
- 78' · Substitution · Matthew Pearson for Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster)
- 78' · Yellow card · Jake Beesley (Burton Albion)
- 90' · Substitution · Fabio Tavares for John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2015: Burton Albion 3, draws 5, Doncaster 4.
Questions
Who won Burton Albion vs Doncaster?
Doncaster won, 1-2 (League One) on Tue, 3 Feb 2026.
When and where is Burton Albion vs Doncaster?
Tue, 3 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Doncaster?
In 12 league meetings since 2015: Burton Albion 3 wins, 5 draws, Doncaster 4 wins (goals 16-16).