Doncaster 1-2 Barnsley
Updated
Barnsley won: Doncaster 1-2 Barnsley in the League One (Round 15) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Doncaster goals: Luke Molyneux 38'. Barnsley goals: Vimal Yoganathan 33', Davis Keillor-Dunn 68'. Expected goals: 1.85-0.49. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Luke Molyneux (8.3).
Match report
Barnsley beat Doncaster 2-1
Barnsley narrowly beat Doncaster 2-1 away from home at Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday 8 November in the League One.
Vimal Yoganathan put Barnsley ahead on 33' (0-1), Luke Molyneux levelled for Doncaster on 38' (1-1) and Davis Keillor-Dunn restored Barnsley's lead on 68' (1-2).
Doncaster had 53% of the ball, shots were 18-11 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.85-0.49. Doncaster created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Luke Molyneux (Doncaster Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 11,415. Referee: Darren Drysdale.
Match stats
| Doncaster | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.85 | 0.49 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 18 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 261 (74%) | 231 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 7 |
Lineups
Doncaster (4-2-3-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala, Sean Grehan, Connor O'Riordan, Matthew Pearson, Jack Senior, Harry Clifton, George Broadbent, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Jordan Gibson, Billy Sharp
Barnsley (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper, Tennai Watson, Marc Roberts, Jack Shepherd, Jake Rooney, Jonathan Bland, Luca Connell, Vimal Yoganathan, Patrick Kelly, Reyes Cleary, David McGoldrick
Key events
- 33' · Goal · Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley)
- 38' · Goal · Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
- 46' · Substitution · Tom Nixon for Sean Grehan (Doncaster)
- 46' · Substitution · Nathanael Ogbeta for Jake Rooney (Barnsley)
- 55' · Yellow card · Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley)
- 62' · Substitution · Davis Keillor-Dunn for David McGoldrick (Barnsley)
- 68' · Goal · Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)
- 73' · Substitution · Robbie Gotts for Harry Clifton (Doncaster)
- 73' · Substitution · Glenn Middleton for Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)
- 75' · Yellow card · Marc Roberts (Barnsley)
- 78' · Substitution · Brandon Hanlan for Matthew Pearson (Doncaster)
- 81' · Substitution · Neil Farrugia for Vimal Yoganathan (Barnsley)
- 86' · Yellow card · Grant McCann (Doncaster)
- 88' · Yellow card · Luca Connell (Barnsley)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Tom Nixon (Doncaster)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 2004: Doncaster 9, draws 7, Barnsley 7.
Questions
Who won Doncaster vs Barnsley?
Barnsley won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025.
When and where is Doncaster vs Barnsley?
Sat, 8 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Barnsley?
In 23 league meetings since 2004: Doncaster 9 wins, 7 draws, Barnsley 7 wins (goals 26-21).