Tottenham 3-0 Doncaster
Updated
Tottenham won: Tottenham 3-0 Doncaster in the EFL Cup (Round 3) on Wed, 24 Sept 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Tottenham goals: Joao Palhinha 14', Jay McGrath 17' (og), Brennan Johnson 90'+4. Expected goals: 1.62-0.73. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Joao Palhinha (8.3).
Match report
Tottenham rout Doncaster 3-0
Tottenham swept aside Doncaster 3-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday 24 September in EFL Cup.
Joao Palhinha put Tottenham ahead on 14' (1-0), an own goal by Jay McGrath made it 2-0 on 17' and Brennan Johnson made it 3-0 on 90+4'.
Tottenham had 55% of the ball, shots were 18-10 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.62-0.73.
Joao Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 42,473. Referee: Andy Madley.
Match stats
| Tottenham | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.62 | 0.73 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 15 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 370 (83%) | 284 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 6 |
Lineups
Tottenham (4-3-3): Antonin Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Joao Palhinha, Kevin Danso, Djed Spence, Archie Gray, Rodrigo Bentancur, Xavi Simons, Brennan Johnson, Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert
Doncaster (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor, Tom Nixon, Sean Grehan, Jay McGrath, Jack Senior, Owen Bailey, Ben Close, Damola Ajayi, Joe Sbarra, Glenn Middleton, Toyosi Olusanya
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Joao Palhinha (Tottenham)
- 17' · Goal · Jay McGrath (Tottenham)
- 19' · Yellow card · Owen Bailey (Doncaster)
- 61' · Substitution · Richarlison for Wilson Odobert (Tottenham)
- 61' · Substitution · Lucas Bergvall for Xavi Simons (Tottenham)
- 61' · Substitution · Luke Molyneux for Damola Ajayi (Doncaster)
- 61' · Substitution · Brandon Hanlan for Toyosi Olusanya (Doncaster)
- 74' · Substitution · Charlie Crew for Joe Sbarra (Doncaster)
- 75' · Substitution · Robbie Gotts for Ben Close (Doncaster)
- 75' · Substitution · Jordan Gibson for Glenn Middleton (Doncaster)
- 75' · Substitution · Destiny Udogie for Djed Spence (Tottenham)
- 85' · Yellow card · Pedro Porro (Tottenham)
- 87' · Substitution · Luca Williams-Barnett for Mathys Tel (Tottenham)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Brennan Johnson (Tottenham)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Tottenham vs Doncaster?
Tottenham won, 3-0 (EFL Cup) on Wed, 24 Sept 2025.
When and where is Tottenham vs Doncaster?
Wed, 24 Sept 2025, 18:45 UTC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, EFL Cup.