Doncaster 1-2 Northampton
Updated
Northampton won: Doncaster 1-2 Northampton in the League One (Round 13) on Sat, 18 Oct 2025 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Doncaster goals: Ben Close 36'. Northampton goals: Ethan Wheatley 47', Sam Hoskins 67' (pen). Expected goals: 1.18-2.76. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Dean Campbell (8.3).
Match report
Northampton beat Doncaster 2-1
Northampton came from behind to beat Doncaster 2-1 away from home at Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday 18 October in the League One.
Ben Close put Doncaster ahead on 36' (1-0), Ethan Wheatley levelled for Northampton on 47' (1-1) and Sam Hoskins restored Northampton's lead from the penalty spot on 67' (1-2).
Doncaster had 59% of the ball, shots were 10-13 (4-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.18-2.76. Northampton were the better side on chances, too.
Dean Campbell (Northampton Town) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 8,113. Referee: John Busby.
Match stats
| Doncaster | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.18 | 2.76 |
| Total shots | 10 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 37 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 353 (74%) | 202 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 10 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 12 |
Lineups
Doncaster (4-2-3-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala, Sean Grehan, Jay McGrath, Matthew Pearson, James Maxwell, Owen Bailey, Ben Close, Damola Ajayi, Robbie Gotts, Glenn Middleton, Billy Sharp
Northampton (3-4-3): Ross Fitzsimons, Conor McCarthy, Jordan Thorniley, Michael Forbes, Sam Hoskins, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Kamarai Simon-Swyer, Ethan Wheatley, Tyrese Fornah
Key events
- 36' · Goal · Ben Close (Doncaster)
- 46' · Substitution · Jordan Willis for Conor McCarthy (Northampton)
- 47' · Goal · Ethan Wheatley (Northampton)
- 52' · Substitution · Connor O'Riordan for Matthew Pearson (Doncaster)
- 56' · Yellow card · Glenn Middleton (Doncaster)
- 67' · Goal · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 69' · Substitution · Michael Jacobs for Kamarai Simon-Swyer (Northampton)
- 71' · Substitution · Toyosi Olusanya for Damola Ajayi (Doncaster)
- 71' · Substitution · Jordan Gibson for Robbie Gotts (Doncaster)
- 71' · Substitution · Jack Senior for James Maxwell (Doncaster)
- 71' · Substitution · Luke Molyneux for Jay McGrath (Doncaster)
- 76' · Substitution · Joe Wormleighton for Ethan Wheatley (Northampton)
- 81' · Yellow card · Tyrese Fornah (Northampton)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Jack Perkins for Tyrese Fornah (Northampton)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Kyle Edwards for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1993: Doncaster 10, draws 5, Northampton 7.
Questions
Who won Doncaster vs Northampton?
Northampton won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 18 Oct 2025.
When and where is Doncaster vs Northampton?
Sat, 18 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Northampton?
In 22 league meetings since 1993: Doncaster 10 wins, 5 draws, Northampton 7 wins (goals 24-18).