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Doncaster Rovers

1-3

Final

08/25/2026 · 11:30 AM

Middlesbrough

Isaac Hutchinson 90+2'

Kyle Joseph 34' Will Lankshear 78' Jeremy Sarmiento 87'

Win chance

44%Middlesbrough

DON 27%Draw 29%MID 44%

Chance derived from season trends. Not a prediction and not betting odds.

Doncaster Rovers

Last 6

When they score46-60'

Likely scorersAlfie May 2Hakeeb Adelakun 1Owen Bailey 1

Middlesbrough

Last 6

Goals / game1.33 / 1.33

When they score76-90'

Likely scorersWill Lankshear 2Kyle Joseph 1Jeremy Sarmiento 1

Season-trend estimate, not betting odds.

Match ends, Doncaster Rovers 1, Middlesbrough 3.

90'+5'

Second Half ends, Doncaster Rovers 1, Middlesbrough 3.

90'+4'

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'+4'

Foul by Jordan Thomas (Doncaster Rovers).

90'+2'

GoalGoal! Doncaster Rovers 1, Middlesbrough 3. Isaac Hutchinson (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jack Senior following a fast break.

90'+2'

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'+2'

Foul by Isaac Hutchinson (Doncaster Rovers).

90'+1'

ChanceAttempt missed. Jay McGrath (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Leon Ayinde.

90'+1'

Attempt blocked. Leon Ayinde (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

90'

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

90'

Foul by Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough).

90'

Isaac Hutchinson (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

89'

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

89'

Foul by Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster Rovers).

87'

GoalGoal! Doncaster Rovers 0, Middlesbrough 3. Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Ashley Phillips with a through ball.

84'

Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

84'

Foul by George Broadbent (Doncaster Rovers).

84'

SubSubstitution, Middlesbrough. David Strelec replaces Morgan Whittaker.

83'

ChanceAttempt missed. Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Ashley Phillips following a corner.

82'

Corner to Middlesbrough. Conceded by Darren Robinson.

82'

Attempt blocked. Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Will Lankshear.

82'

ChanceAttempt missed. Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a fast break.

82'

ChanceAttempt saved. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Joshua Clarke (Doncaster Rovers). Assisted by Will Lankshear.

82'

Attempt blocked. Isaac Hutchinson (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

78'

GoalGoal! Doncaster Rovers 0, Middlesbrough 2. Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.

77'

YellowGeorge Broadbent (Doncaster Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

77'

Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

77'

Foul by George Broadbent (Doncaster Rovers).

77'

Foul by Callum Brittain (Middlesbrough).

77'

Leon Ayinde (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

74'

ChanceAttempt saved. Leon Ayinde (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the centre of the goal by Sol Brynn (Middlesbrough).

73'

Offside, Middlesbrough. Will Lankshear is caught offside.

72'

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

72'

Foul by Jordan Thomas (Doncaster Rovers).

72'

SubSubstitution, Middlesbrough. Will Lankshear replaces Kyle Joseph.

72'

SubSubstitution, Middlesbrough. Ashley Phillips replaces Alfie Jones.

71'

Foul by Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough).

71'

Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

70'

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

70'

Foul by Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster Rovers).

69'

ChanceAttempt missed. Seán Grehan (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Isaac Hutchinson following a set piece situation.

68'

Foul by Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough).

68'

Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

68'

SubSubstitution, Doncaster Rovers. Jordan Thomas replaces Bayley McCann.

68'

SubSubstitution, Doncaster Rovers. Brandon Hanlan replaces Alfie May.

68'

SubSubstitution, Doncaster Rovers. George Broadbent replaces Robbie Gotts.

67'

ChanceAttempt missed. Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Neto Borges with a cross.

65'

ChanceAttempt missed. Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.

65'

Corner to Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jay McGrath.

63'

Foul by Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough).

63'

Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

62'

Corner to Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Neto Borges.

61'

Foul by Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough).

61'

Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

61'

Attempt blocked. Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Myles Peart-Harris with a cross.

60'

SubSubstitution, Doncaster Rovers. Leon Ayinde replaces Hakeeb Adelakun.

60'

Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

60'

Foul by Darren Robinson (Doncaster Rovers).

57'

SubSubstitution, Middlesbrough. Aidan Morris replaces Sebastian Berhalter.

57'

SubSubstitution, Middlesbrough. Callum Brittain replaces Max Arfsten.

57'

ChanceAttempt missed. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Max Arfsten.

55'

Foul by Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough).

55'

Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

54'

Foul by Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough).

54'

Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

53'

Neto Borges (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.

53'

Foul by Bayley McCann (Doncaster Rovers).

51'

ChanceAttempt missed. Bayley McCann (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Owen Bailey following a fast break.

46'

YellowNeto Borges (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

46'

Foul by Neto Borges (Middlesbrough).

46'

Bayley McCann (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Second Half begins Doncaster Rovers 0, Middlesbrough 1.

45'

SubSubstitution, Doncaster Rovers. Owen Bailey replaces Jamie Sterry because of an injury.

45'+4'

First Half ends, Doncaster Rovers 0, Middlesbrough 1.

45'+4'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

45'+2'

Delay in match because of an injury Jamie Sterry (Doncaster Rovers).

45'+1'

YellowMyles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

45'+1'

Foul by Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough).

45'+1'

Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

45'

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

44'

Neto Borges (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

44'

Foul by Isaac Hutchinson (Doncaster Rovers).

44'

Attempt blocked. Isaac Hutchinson (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

42'

ChanceAttempt missed. Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Morgan Whittaker with a cross.

41'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

39'

Delay in match because of an injury Bayley McCann (Doncaster Rovers).

38'

Foul by Neto Borges (Middlesbrough).

38'

Bayley McCann (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

38'

Attempt blocked. Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.

38'

ChanceAttempt saved. Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Joshua Clarke (Doncaster Rovers). Assisted by Max Arfsten with a cross.

36'

ChanceAttempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Max Arfsten.

35'

Handball by Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough).

34'

GoalGoal! Doncaster Rovers 0, Middlesbrough 1. Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jeremy Sarmiento with a cross.

33'

Attempt blocked. Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter.

33'

ChanceAttempt saved. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Joshua Clarke (Doncaster Rovers). Assisted by Leo Castledine.

31'

ChanceAttempt saved. Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Joshua Clarke (Doncaster Rovers). Assisted by Morgan Whittaker.

30'

ChanceAttempt missed. Max Arfsten (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kyle Joseph.

29'

ChanceAttempt saved. Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Joshua Clarke (Doncaster Rovers). Assisted by Leo Castledine.

27'

Attempt blocked. Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

26'

YellowRobbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

25'

Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

25'

Foul by Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers).

25'

Corner to Middlesbrough. Conceded by Robbie Gotts.

23'

Corner to Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jack Senior.

21'

Foul by Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough).

21'

Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

19'

Foul by Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough).

19'

Alfie May (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

18'

Corner to Middlesbrough. Conceded by Bayley McCann.

17'

Max Arfsten (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

17'

Foul by Isaac Hutchinson (Doncaster Rovers).

17'

Attempt blocked. Isaac Hutchinson (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

16'

ChanceAttempt missed. Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Max Arfsten following a corner.

15'

Corner to Middlesbrough. Conceded by Jamie Sterry.

14'

ChanceAttempt saved. Alfie May (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sol Brynn (Middlesbrough). Assisted by Bayley McCann.

12'

Foul by Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough).

12'

Jamie Sterry (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Offside, Doncaster Rovers. Hakeeb Adelakun is caught offside.

ChanceAttempt saved. Isaac Hutchinson (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sol Brynn (Middlesbrough).

ChanceAttempt missed. Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box misses to the left.

Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Foul by Jamie Sterry (Doncaster Rovers).

Foul by Max Arfsten (Middlesbrough).

Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

ChanceAttempt saved. Alfie May (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sol Brynn (Middlesbrough).

ChanceAttempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.

Corner to Middlesbrough. Conceded by Seán Grehan.

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
42Joshua Clarke	90'	0	0	5	3	1	1	21/41 51%	6.5

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
27Seán Grehan	90'	7	0	1	3	3	34/40 85%	6.9
2Jamie SterryC	45'	1	1	0	2	0	15/19 79%	6.1
6Jay McGrath	90'	2	0	0	3	2	27/35 77%	5.7

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	A	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
23Jack Senior	90'	1	1	0	5	1	4	20/23 87%	8.0
25Bayley McCann	68'	0	1	3	7	1	2	13/14 93%	7.1
20Darren Robinson	90'	0	0	1	3	8	1	26/28 93%	7.0
22Robbie Gotts	68'	0	0	0	8	4	0	13/15 87%	6.3
4Owen BaileyS	45'	0	1	0	1	3	0	13/18 72%	6.3
19Jordan ThomasS	22'	0	0	1	1	0	0	0/0	6.0
8George BroadbentS	22'	0	0	0	0	0	0	7/11 64%	5.4

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
21Isaac Hutchinson	90'	1	5	2	1	1	3	21/24 88%	8.0
10Alfie May	68'	0	2	2	0	1	3	12/15 80%	6.5
47Hakeeb Adelakun	60'	0	0	0	0	2	3	8/11 73%	6.4
11Leon AyindeS	30'	0	2	1	1	0	2	5/6 83%	7.0
9Brandon HanlanS	22'	0	0	0	0	0	2	2/2 100%	5.9

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
31Sol Brynn	90'	0	0	4	1	0	0	19/20 95%	7.3

Defensas

Jugador	Min	A	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
12Luke AylingC	90'	0	5	0	1	6	3	95/102 93%	7.6
17Max Arfsten	57'	0	1	0	2	3	1	35/41 85%	7.3
5Alfie Jones	72'	0	6	1	1	1	0	64/68 94%	7.0
30Neto Borges	90'	0	5	2	0	6	2	49/52 94%	6.9
4Ashley PhillipsS	18'	1	1	0	0	1	1	17/19 89%	8.1
2Callum BrittainS	33'	0	0	0	0	1	0	16/19 84%	6.1

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	G	A	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
16Jeremy Sarmiento	90'	1	1	1	2	3	5	1	35/39 90%	9.0
22Kyle Joseph	72'	1	0	1	2	5	3	0	7/11 64%	8.2
11Morgan Whittaker	84'	0	0	2	3	4	5	0	34/38 89%	7.3
14Myles Peart-Harris	90'	0	0	1	1	8	6	1	59/67 88%	7.3
6Sebastian Berhalter	57'	0	0	1	0	3	5	2	39/48 81%	7.0
10Aidan MorrisS	33'	0	0	0	0	4	3	0	31/33 94%	6.7

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
19Leo Castledine	90'	0	4	0	2	2	8	18/23 78%	6.9
7Will LankshearS	18'	1	2	1	2	0	1	3/5 60%	8.0
13David StrelecS	6'	0	0	0	0	0	0	0/0	6.0

Abreviaturas

Min Minutes playedG GoalsA AssistsSv SavesGA Goals concededCl High claimsPun Punched clearPass Passes completed / attemptedScore Our rating (1-10)Clr ClearancesTkl Tackles wonInt InterceptionsDuel Duels wonAer Aerial duels wonKP Key passesDrb Dribbles completedRec RecoveriesSh ShotsSoT Shots on target

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