Doncaster 1-0 Burton Albion
Updated
Doncaster won: Doncaster 1-0 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 10) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at Club Doncaster Sports Village, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Doncaster goals: Leon Ayinde 45'+2. Expected goals: 0.70-1.07. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Alfie May (8.3).
Match report
Doncaster beat Burton Albion 1-0
Doncaster narrowly beat Burton Albion 1-0 at Club Doncaster Sports Village on Saturday 10 October in the League One.
Leon Ayinde put Doncaster ahead on 45+2' (1-0).
Doncaster had 43% of the ball, shots were 14-20 (1-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.70-1.07.
Alfie May (Doncaster Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 7,400. Referee: Harrison Blair.
Match stats
| Doncaster | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.70 | 1.07 |
| Total shots | 14 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 42 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 249 (74%) | 335 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 12 |
| Total shots | 14 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 16 |
Lineups
Doncaster (3-4-2-1): Tommy Simkin, Seán Grehan, Neill Byrne, Jay McGrath, Leon Ayinde, George Broadbent, Robbie Gotts, Jordan Thomas, Owen Bailey, Alfie May, Brandon Hanlan
Burton Albion (3-4-2-1): Corey Addai, Finn Delap, George Evans, Curtis Tilt, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, William Collar, Kgaogelo Chauke, Jack Armer, Caylan Vickers, Charlie Webster, Matthew Dennis
Key events
- 12' · Substitution · Tom Nixon for Jordan Thomas (Doncaster)
- 39' · Yellow card · Matthew Dennis (Burton Albion)
- 41' · Yellow card · Owen Bailey (Doncaster)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Leon Ayinde (Doncaster)
- 46' · Substitution · Toby Sibbick for William Collar (Burton Albion)
- 70' · Yellow card · Robbie Gotts (Doncaster)
- 71' · Substitution · Kain Adom for Charlie Webster (Burton Albion)
- 71' · Substitution · Gbemi Arubi for Matthew Dennis (Burton Albion)
- 74' · Substitution · Isaac Hutchinson for Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster)
- 80' · Substitution · Hakeeb Adelakun for Leon Ayinde (Doncaster)
- 80' · Substitution · Harvey Araujo for Jack Armer (Burton Albion)
- 84' · Yellow card · Harvey Araujo (Burton Albion)
- 90' · Yellow card · Hakeeb Adelakun (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?
Doncaster won, 1-0 (League One) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026.
When and where is Doncaster vs Burton Albion?
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC at Club Doncaster Sports Village, 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).