Doncaster 1-1 Burton Albion
Updated
It finished level: Doncaster 1-1 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 11) on Sat, 4 Oct 2025 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Doncaster goals: Matthew Pearson 31'. Burton Albion goals: Tyrese Shade 69'. Expected goals: 2.69-1.10. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Matthew Pearson (8.4).
Match report
Doncaster 1-1 Burton Albion: match report
Doncaster and Burton Albion shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday 4 October in the League One.
Matthew Pearson put Doncaster ahead on 31' (1-0) and Tyrese Shade levelled for Burton Albion on 69' (1-1).
Doncaster had 64% of the ball, shots were 16-14 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.69-1.10. Doncaster will feel they deserved more.
Matthew Pearson (Doncaster Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 7,435. Referee: Thomas Parsons.
Match stats
| Doncaster | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.69 | 1.10 |
| Total shots | 16 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 31 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 323 (77%) | 131 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total shots | 16 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 7 |
Lineups
Doncaster (4-1-4-1): Ian Lawlor, Tom Nixon, Sean Grehan, Matthew Pearson, James Maxwell, Ben Close, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Joe Sbarra, Jordan Gibson, Billy Sharp
Burton Albion (5-3-2): Bradley Collins, Jack Armer, Finn Delap, Alex Hartridge, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Sebastian Revan, Kyran Lofthouse, George Evans, Charlie Webster, Jake Beesley, John McKiernan
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Matthew Pearson (Doncaster)
- 33' · Yellow card · Alex Hartridge (Burton Albion)
- 46' · Substitution · Kgaogelo Chauke for John McKiernan (Burton Albion)
- 46' · Substitution · Toby Sibbick for Finn Delap (Burton Albion)
- 46' · Substitution · Tyrese Shade for Udoka Godwin-Malife (Burton Albion)
- 52' · Substitution · Dylan Williams for George Evans (Burton Albion)
- 69' · Goal · Tyrese Shade (Burton Albion)
- 72' · Yellow card · Joe Sbarra (Doncaster)
- 75' · Substitution · George Broadbent for Ben Close (Doncaster)
- 75' · Substitution · Brandon Hanlan for Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)
- 75' · Substitution · Toyosi Olusanya for Billy Sharp (Doncaster)
- 76' · Substitution · Damola Ajayi for Joe Sbarra (Doncaster)
- 82' · Substitution · Glenn Middleton for Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2015: Doncaster 4, draws 5, Burton Albion 3.
Questions
Who won Doncaster vs Burton Albion?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League One) on Sat, 4 Oct 2025.
When and where is Doncaster vs Burton Albion?
Sat, 4 Oct 2025, 11:30 UTC at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Burton Albion?
In 12 league meetings since 2015: Doncaster 4 wins, 5 draws, Burton Albion 3 wins (goals 16-16).