Lincoln 2-1 Doncaster
Updated
Lincoln won: Lincoln 2-1 Doncaster in the League One (Round 16) on Sat, 15 Nov 2025 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Lincoln goals: Francis Okoronkwo 31', Robbie Gotts 71' (og). Doncaster goals: Brandon Hanlan 70'. Expected goals: 1.26-2.49. Possession: 49-51. Player of the match: Francis Okoronkwo (8).
Match report
Lincoln beat Doncaster 2-1
Lincoln squeezed past Doncaster 2-1 at LNER Stadium on Saturday 15 November in the League One.
Francis Okoronkwo put Lincoln ahead on 31' (1-0), Brandon Hanlan levelled for Doncaster on 70' (1-1) and an own goal by Robbie Gotts restored Lincoln's lead on 71' (2-1).
Lincoln had 49% of the ball, shots were 7-15 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.26-2.49. Doncaster created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Francis Okoronkwo (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 9,812. Referee: David Rock.
Match stats
| Lincoln | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 49 | 51 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.26 | 2.49 |
| Total shots | 7 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 28 |
| Big chances | 3 | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 312 (74%) | 340 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total shots | 7 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 12 |
Lineups
Lincoln (4-2-3-1): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Adam Reach, Robert Street, Conor McGrandles, Freddie Draper, Tom Bayliss, Francis Okoronkwo, James Collins
Doncaster (4-2-3-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala, Jamie Sterry, Connor O'Riordan, Matthew Pearson, James Maxwell, George Broadbent, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Harry Clifton, Jordan Gibson, Billy Sharp
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Francis Okoronkwo (Lincoln)
- 36' · Yellow card · George Broadbent (Doncaster)
- 38' · Yellow card · James Maxwell (Doncaster)
- 44' · Yellow card · James Collins (Lincoln)
- 58' · Substitution · Brandon Hanlan for Billy Sharp (Doncaster)
- 58' · Yellow card · Billy Sharp (Doncaster)
- 66' · Substitution · Robbie Gotts for Harry Clifton (Doncaster)
- 68' · Substitution · Justin Obikwu for Francis Okoronkwo (Lincoln)
- 68' · Substitution · Ben House for James Collins (Lincoln)
- 70' · Goal · Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster)
- 71' · Goal · Robbie Gotts (Lincoln)
- 75' · Substitution · Ryley Towler for Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 79' · Substitution · Jay McGrath for Matthew Pearson (Doncaster)
- 79' · Substitution · Tom Nixon for Jamie Sterry (Doncaster)
- 79' · Substitution · Dom Jefferies for Robert Street (Lincoln)
- 80' · Substitution · Glenn Middleton for Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)
- 84' · Yellow card · Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 1993: Lincoln 10, draws 3, Doncaster 6.
Questions
Who won Lincoln vs Doncaster?
Lincoln won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 15 Nov 2025.
When and where is Lincoln vs Doncaster?
Sat, 15 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Doncaster?
In 19 league meetings since 1993: Lincoln 10 wins, 3 draws, Doncaster 6 wins (goals 27-18).