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Doncaster v Southampton result

Full-time · Doncaster 2–3 Southampton

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Doncaster 2–3 Southampton — Southampton won this FA Cup match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Southampton won 3–2 at Doncaster in the FA Cup on Saturday 10 January. Doncaster are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.

The goals

Southampton led 3–0 at half-time. The goals — Southampton: Cameron Bragg (8’), Cameron Archer (24’, assisted by Flynn Downes) and Kuryu Matsuki (41’, assisted by Tom Fellows); Doncaster: Matthew Pearson (48’, assisted by Robbie Gotts) and Jordan Gibson (59’, assisted by Owen Bailey).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Doncaster 1.42, Southampton 1.86, from 15 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

J. Busby showed five yellow cards — against 4.3 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Doncaster: John-Alan McGrath (36’), Matthew Pearson (67’) and Robbie Gotts (78’); Southampton: Kuryu Matsuki (36’) and Flynn Downes (84’).

What it changes

Doncaster have scored six goals, the 124th-most (shared) of the 748 clubs (this season so far, after 3 games, ranked per game). Doncaster have conceded five goals, the 348th-fewest (shared) of the 748 clubs.

Southampton have scored nine goals, the 254th-most (shared) of the 748 clubs (this season so far, after 5 games, ranked per game). Southampton have conceded six goals, the 212th-fewest (shared) of the 748 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Robbie Gotts (Doncaster) 8.8, Jordan Gibson (Doncaster) 6.6 and Cameron Bragg (Southampton) 6.6 led the match.

Next up

Doncaster next travel to Kidderminster Harriers on 7 November 2026.

Southampton next travel to Preston on 7 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Doncaster: Kidderminster Harriers v Doncaster, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Southampton: Preston v Southampton, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Doncaster 2–3 Southampton · FA Cup
  • Referee: J. Busby
  • Recent form: Doncaster 0W 1D 4L · Southampton 0W 3D 2L

Doncaster 2–3 Southampton (FA Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.25
Goals
against 2.38 / 1.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.63 / 5.5
Corners
against 4.75 / 6.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.25 / 5
Shots on target
against 5.25 / 4.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 1.63
Cards
against 2.38 / 1.63 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 4 January 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameDoncaster for / againstLineSouthampton for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 2.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
4.63 for · 4.75 against n 8
9.5standard
5.5 for · 6.13 against n 8
Shots
11.13 for · 12.38 against n 8
19.5standard
15.13 for · 16.88 against n 8
Shots on target
4.25 for · 5.25 against n 8
8.5standard
5 for · 4.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.25 for · 12.63 against n 8
21.5standard
10.38 for · 11.5 against n 8
Cards shown
2.75 for · 2.38 against n 8
3.5standard
1.63 for · 1.63 against n 8

Referee: J. Busby.

Doncaster

Doncaster Goalkeeper

Doncaster — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
T. Lo-Tutala19901710 min472.5 /90301.6 /9010.1 /90
Doncaster — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Doncaster before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
T. Lo-Tutala n 890
2.57/3

Doncaster Defensive

Doncaster — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. O'Riordan20821646 min341.9 /90251.4 /90130.7 /901096 /90231.3 /9030.2 /90
J. Maxwell20771547 min563.3 /90291.7 /9010.1 /901237.2 /90100.6 /9030.2 /90
J. McGrath18851532 min191.1 /90221.3 /90100.6 /90814.8 /90171 /9040.2 /90
J. Sterry1170775 min182.1 /90101.2 /9030.3 /90505.8 /90131.5 /9000 /90
O. Bailey28852389 min391.5 /90271 /9080.3 /901766.6 /90361.4 /9070.3 /90
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Doncaster — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Doncaster before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
O. Bailey n 890
1.86/4
1.98/5
—
L. Molyneux n 889.3
0.63/2
1.37/2
—
J. Gibson n 866.9
0.73/1
1.24/2
—
G. Broadbent n 864.3
1.14/2
0.94/1
—
B. Sharp n 844.3
1.33/1
1.34/1
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Doncaster — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Doncaster before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
O. Bailey n 890
15/3
L. Molyneux n 889.3
1.47/3
J. Gibson n 866.9
0.85/0
G. Broadbent n 864.3
1.45/3
B. Sharp n 844.3
0.31/0
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Doncaster Attacking

Doncaster — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
B. Sharp23631453 min30.2 /9020.1 /90171.1 /9090.6 /9090.6 /9050.3 /90
B. Hanlan18571028 min30.3 /9000 /90131.1 /9090.8 /9050.4 /9070.6 /90
O. Bailey28852389 min90.3 /9030.1 /90321.2 /90170.6 /90271 /9040.2 /90
L. Molyneux26782036 min40.2 /9080.4 /90311.4 /90130.6 /90391.7 /90421.9 /90
J. Gibson26551425 min30.2 /9020.1 /90201.3 /90110.7 /90221.4 /90211.3 /90
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Doncaster — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Doncaster before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
O. Bailey n 890
1.15/3
0.64/1
L. Molyneux n 889.3
0.95/2
0.43/0
J. Gibson n 866.9
1.35/3
1.25/2
G. Broadbent n 864.3
00/0
00/0
B. Sharp n 844.3
1.34/1
13/1
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Doncaster — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Doncaster before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
O. Bailey n 890
0.43/0
0.11/0
L. Molyneux n 889.3
0.11/0
0.54/0
J. Gibson n 866.9
0.31/1
00/0
G. Broadbent n 864.3
00/0
0.42/0
B. Sharp n 844.3
00/0
0.31/0
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Southampton

Southampton Goalkeeper

Southampton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Gavin Bazunu19901710 min432.3 /90281.5 /9000 /90
Southampton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Gavin Bazunu n 890
37/7

Southampton Defensive

Southampton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Nathan Wood25892228 min271.1 /90180.7 /90241 /90953.8 /90210.8 /9050.2 /90
Taylor Harwood-Bellis22891953 min221 /90211 /90190.9 /901225.6 /90200.9 /9070.3 /90
J. Stephens16851356 min151 /90161.1 /90140.9 /90442.9 /9070.5 /9020.1 /90
Joshua Quarshie12901075 min141.2 /90121 /9070.6 /90504.2 /90121 /9030.3 /90
Welington947427 min112.3 /9081.7 /9010.2 /90316.5 /90102.1 /9010.2 /90
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Southampton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Ryan Manning n 888
0.84/1
0.86/0
—
A. Armstrong n 872.6
1.45/3
0.94/2
—
Nathan Wood n 890
16/1
0.84/2
—
Taylor Harwood-Bellis n 890
15/2
1.37/2
—
Caspar Jander n 876.9
1.25/2
1.87/3
—
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Southampton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Ryan Manning n 888
25/5
A. Armstrong n 872.6
0.63/1
Nathan Wood n 890
0.85/1
Taylor Harwood-Bellis n 890
1.35/3
Caspar Jander n 876.9
3.18/8
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Southampton Attacking

Southampton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
A. Armstrong26741928 min110.5 /9040.2 /90612.8 /90351.6 /90241.1 /90130.6 /90
Finn Azaz20721444 min60.4 /9030.2 /90301.9 /90161 /90322 /90191.2 /90
Leo Scienza20661319 min30.2 /9030.2 /90412.8 /90211.4 /90271.8 /90332.3 /90
Jay Robinson1845803 min20.2 /9010.1 /90182 /90101.1 /9091 /90252.8 /90
Cameron Archer1649777 min30.3 /9010.1 /90172 /9080.9 /9091 /90121.4 /90
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Southampton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Ryan Manning n 888
0.42/1
0.32/0
A. Armstrong n 872.6
2.87/6
1.76/3
Nathan Wood n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
Taylor Harwood-Bellis n 890
1.16/3
0.64/1
Caspar Jander n 876.9
0.42/1
00/0
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Southampton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Southampton before kick-off, to 4 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Ryan Manning n 888
0.11/0
00/0
A. Armstrong n 872.6
0.62/2
0.21/0
Nathan Wood n 890
0.11/0
00/0
Taylor Harwood-Bellis n 890
0.11/0
00/0
Caspar Jander n 876.9
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
DoncasterSouthampton
45%Possession55%
1.42Expected goals (xG)1.86
15Shots11
6Shots on target6
9Shots off target3
0Blocked shots2
8Shots inside the box8
6Corners5
1Offsides2
10Fouls10
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
3Saves4
360Passes468
78%Pass accuracy84%

Doncaster Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
T. Lo-Tutala9000000005.6
J. Sterry9000000206.2
M. Pearson90102100Y7.2
L. Molyneux9000101106.5
O. Bailey9001113106.2
Francis Okoronkwo9000200106
R. Gotts85010017Y7.6
J. Senior8400000206.3
J. Gibson7610430107.9
H. Adelakun7600100006.2
J. McGrath54000000Y5.9
J. Maxwell sub3600100007.5
G. Middleton sub1400000006.3
B. Sharp sub1400110006.7
D. Robinson sub1400200106.6
B. Hanlan sub1300001006.5

Southampton Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Daniel Peretz9000000006.2
Taylor Harwood-Bellis9000000107.2
Joshua Quarshie9000001106.9
Welington9000001306.9
F. Downes90010014Y6.9
Tom Fellows9001101106.2
K. Matsuki87103210Y7.2
Cameron Bragg7510111207.2
Cameron Archer7410220007.2
Elias Jelert6200000206.3
Jay Robinson6200000006.3
Nathan Wood sub2800000006.6
Leo Scienza sub2800110007.2
Ross Stewart sub1600101106.5
Caspar Jander sub1500001206.9
A. Armstrong sub1100000006.5

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Doncaster v Southampton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
DoncasterLLLLD
Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 1.4 scored / 3 conceded per game
SouthamptonDLDDL
Last 5: 0W 3D 2L · 0.6 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Goals per game
Doncaster scored1.4
Southampton scored0.6
Doncaster conceded3
Southampton conceded1.6

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