Chesterfield 1-2 Doncaster
Updated
Doncaster won: Chesterfield 1-2 Doncaster in the FA Cup (Round 2) on Sat, 6 Dec 2025 at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Chesterfield goals: Lee Bonis 31'. Doncaster goals: Owen Bailey 34', Jack Senior 90'. Sent off: John Fleck (61'). Expected goals: 1.31-1.51. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Owen Bailey (8.2).
Match report
Doncaster beat Chesterfield 2-1
Doncaster came from behind to beat Chesterfield 2-1 away from home at SMH Group Stadium on Saturday 6 December in FA Cup.
Lee Bonis put Chesterfield ahead on 31' (1-0), Owen Bailey levelled for Doncaster on 34' (1-1) and Jack Senior restored Doncaster's lead on 90' (1-2).
Jack Senior's 90' strike proved decisive.
John Fleck (Chesterfield) was sent off on 61'.
Chesterfield had 50% of the ball, shots were 9-11 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.31-1.51.
Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 6,175. Referee: Neil Hair.
Match stats
| Chesterfield | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.51 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 13 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 272 (70%) | 287 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 9 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 7 |
Lineups
Chesterfield (4-2-3-1): Zachary Hemming, Devan Tanton, Cheyenne Dunkley, Kyle McFadzean, Lewis Gordon, Tom Naylor, Ryan Stirk, Dilan Markanday, Liam Mandeville, Dylan Duffy, Lee Bonis
Doncaster (4-1-4-1): Thimothée Lo-Tutala, Jamie Sterry, Connor O'Riordan, Jay McGrath, James Maxwell, George Broadbent, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Harry Clifton, Jordan Gibson, Brandon Hanlan
Key events
- 6' · Yellow card · Harry Clifton (Doncaster)
- 31' · Yellow card · James Maxwell (Doncaster)
- 31' · Goal · Lee Bonis (Chesterfield)
- 34' · Goal · Owen Bailey (Doncaster)
- 46' · Substitution · Charlie Crew for Harry Clifton (Doncaster)
- 55' · Substitution · John Fleck for Ryan Stirk (Chesterfield)
- 57' · Yellow card · Lee Bonis (Chesterfield)
- 61' · Red card · John Fleck (Chesterfield)
- 64' · Substitution · Billy Sharp for Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster)
- 67' · Substitution · Adam Lewis for Dylan Duffy (Chesterfield)
- 73' · Substitution · Ben Close for George Broadbent (Doncaster)
- 73' · Substitution · Ronan Darcy for Dilan Markanday (Chesterfield)
- 74' · Substitution · Will Grigg for Lee Bonis (Chesterfield)
- 82' · Substitution · Damola Ajayi for Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)
- 82' · Substitution · Jack Senior for James Maxwell (Doncaster)
- 90' · Goal · Jack Senior (Doncaster)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 1994: Chesterfield 5, draws 7, Doncaster 4.
Questions
Who won Chesterfield vs Doncaster?
Doncaster won, 1-2 (FA Cup) on Sat, 6 Dec 2025.
When and where is Chesterfield vs Doncaster?
Sat, 6 Dec 2025, 19:30 UTC at SMH Group Stadium, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, FA Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Chesterfield and Doncaster?
In 16 league meetings since 1994: Chesterfield 5 wins, 7 draws, Doncaster 4 wins (goals 22-17).