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Doncaster v Cardiff result

Full-time · Doncaster 0–4 Cardiff

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Doncaster 0–4 Cardiff — Cardiff won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Cardiff won 4–0 at Doncaster in League One on Saturday 28 February. Cardiff have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Cardiff led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Cardiff: Alexander Robertson (26’, assisted by Dylan Lawlor), Dylan Lawlor (46’, assisted by Perry Ng), Cian Ashford (56’, assisted by Rubin Colwill) and Callum Robinson (90’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Doncaster 2.09, Cardiff 2.33, from 15 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

E. Duckworth showed two yellow cards — against 3.0 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Doncaster: Robbie Gotts (45+1’) and George Broadbent (77’).

What it changes

Doncaster move down from 17th to 18th (33 league matches played). Doncaster have scored 50 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Doncaster have conceded 69 goals, the sixth-most of the 24 clubs.

Cardiff stay first after this result (34 league matches played). Cardiff have scored 90 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Cardiff have conceded 50 goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Dylan Lawlor (Cardiff) 9.8, Cian Ashford (Cardiff) 6.9 and Alexander Robertson (Cardiff) 6.5 led the match.

Next up

Doncaster next host Leyton Orient on 14 November 2026.

Cardiff next travel to Norwich on 21 November 2026.

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

Next for Doncaster: Doncaster v Leyton Orient, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Cardiff: Norwich v Cardiff, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Doncaster 0–4 Cardiff · League One
  • Referee: E. Duckworth
  • Head-to-head (last 1): Doncaster 0 · draws 0 · Cardiff 1 · 7 goals/game
  • Recent form: Doncaster 3W 0D 2L · Cardiff 3W 1D 1L

Doncaster 0–4 Cardiff (League One): 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

1.5 / 2.63
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.25 / 5.63
Corners
against 7.38 / 3.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.38 / 5.5
Shots on target
against 3.5 / 3.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.25 / 2.25
Cards
against 2.25 / 2.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3 yellows
Referee · E. Duckworth
21.45 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 11 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 21 February 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 / againstLineCardiff for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
2.63 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
4.25 for · 7.38 against n 8
9.5standard
5.63 for · 3.25 against n 8
Shots
12.75 for · 12.13 against n 8
19.5standard
14.13 for · 10.75 against n 8
Shots on target
4.38 for · 3.5 against n 8
8.5standard
5.5 for · 3.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.13 for · 13.38 against n 8
21.5standard
9.13 for · 14.13 against n 8
Cards shown
2.25 for · 2.25 against n 8
3.5standard
2.25 for · 2.38 against n 8

Referee: E. Duckworth — 3 yellow cards a game, 0.09 red cards, 21.45 fouls over 11 matches.

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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-Tutala24902160 min602.5 /90391.6 /9010 /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 21 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
T. Lo-Tutala n 890
2.86/5

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
J. McGrath27852306 min291.1 /90301.2 /90160.6 /901455.7 /90281.1 /9070.3 /90
J. Senior24691660 min351.9 /90201.1 /90110.6 /901045.6 /90181 /9050.3 /90
J. Maxwell22761668 min573.1 /90301.6 /9020.1 /901297 /90100.5 /9030.2 /90
C. O'Riordan20821646 min341.9 /90251.4 /90130.7 /901096 /90231.3 /9030.2 /90
J. Sterry20781563 min422.4 /90130.7 /9050.3 /90975.6 /90241.4 /9020.1 /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 21 February 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
1.16/2
1.58/3
Cian Ashford
L. Molyneux n 888.8
0.84/1
1.67/4
Cian Ashford
J. Gibson n 850.6
0.93/1
1.13/1
—
B. Sharp n 838.1
1.23/1
1.53/2
—
J. McGrath n 890
1.36/4
0.96/1
Joel Bagan
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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 21 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
O. Bailey n 890
1.37/2
L. Molyneux n 888.8
0.85/1
J. Gibson n 850.6
1.64/1
B. Sharp n 838.1
0.62/0
J. McGrath n 890
1.37/2
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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. Sharp30571713 min30.2 /9020.1 /90211.1 /90120.6 /90100.5 /9060.3 /90
B. Hanlan21531122 min40.3 /9000 /90141.1 /90100.8 /9050.4 /9070.6 /90
Francis Okoronkwo469277 min10.3 /9000 /9051.6 /9020.6 /9031 /9031 /90
O. Bailey37863199 min130.4 /9040.1 /90481.4 /90260.7 /90361 /90100.3 /90
L. Molyneux35812836 min80.3 /9090.3 /90451.4 /90230.7 /90491.6 /90531.7 /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 21 February 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
1.97/4
15/2
L. Molyneux n 888.8
1.68/3
1.37/3
J. Gibson n 850.6
1.84/2
1.13/1
B. Sharp n 838.1
1.24/0
0.93/0
J. McGrath n 890
0.42/1
0.32/0
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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 21 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
O. Bailey n 890
0.53/1
00/0
L. Molyneux n 888.8
0.54/0
0.11/0
J. Gibson n 850.6
0.21/0
00/0
B. Sharp n 838.1
00/0
00/0
J. McGrath n 890
0.11/0
00/0
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Cardiff

Cardiff Goalkeeper

Cardiff — 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
N. Trott34903060 min842.5 /90391.1 /9000 /90
Cardiff — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 21 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
N. Trott n 890
1.83/3

Cardiff Defensive

Cardiff — 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
Joel Bagan37833073 min601.8 /90230.7 /90130.4 /901474.3 /90260.8 /9080.2 /90
P. Ng27772081 min532.3 /90210.9 /90100.4 /901466.3 /90231 /9040.2 /90
C. Chambers25832076 min281.2 /90331.4 /90160.7 /901004.3 /90210.9 /9050.2 /90
D. Lawlor21771622 min150.8 /90170.9 /90221.2 /90693.8 /90120.7 /9030.2 /90
C. Willock33622054 min311.4 /9070.3 /9020.1 /90924 /90100.4 /9030.1 /90
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Cardiff — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 21 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Joel Bagan n 878.4
1.45/3
0.63/1
J. McGrath
N. Trott n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
C. Willock n 864
0.42/0
0.74/0
—
Cian Ashford n 831.1
0.72/0
2.55/2
L. Molyneux
R. Wintle n 881.4
0.43/0
0.43/0
—
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Cardiff — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 21 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Joel Bagan n 878.4
1.37/1
C. Willock n 864
0.95/0
Cian Ashford n 831.1
0.72/0
R. Wintle n 881.4
1.76/3
Y. Salech n 883.1
0.11/0
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Cardiff Attacking

Cardiff — 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
Y. Salech31742304 min130.5 /9040.2 /90742.9 /90311.2 /90281.1 /90130.5 /90
C. Robinson25431065 min50.4 /9010.1 /90242 /90141.2 /9090.8 /9080.7 /90
C. Willock33622054 min70.3 /9050.2 /90271.2 /90130.6 /90452 /90331.4 /90
Cian Ashford33622049 min40.2 /9020.1 /90251.1 /90150.7 /90200.9 /90371.6 /90
R. Wintle32842679 min10 /9040.1 /90130.4 /9070.2 /90250.8 /9080.3 /90
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Cardiff — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 21 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Joel Bagan n 878.4
0.32/0
0.11/0
N. Trott n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Willock n 864
1.66/2
0.73/1
Cian Ashford n 831.1
1.13/0
0.41/0
R. Wintle n 881.4
0.43/0
0.11/0
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Cardiff — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Cardiff before kick-off, to 21 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Joel Bagan n 878.4
00/0
00/0
N. Trott n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Willock n 864
0.52/1
0.21/0
Cian Ashford n 831.1
00/0
00/0
R. Wintle n 881.4
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
DoncasterCardiff
42%Possession58%
2.09Expected goals (xG)2.33
15Shots14
1Shots on target4
7Shots off target5
7Blocked shots5
11Shots inside the box11
3Corners9
1Offsides3
11Fouls4
2Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
2Saves1
364Passes508
76%Pass accuracy82%

Doncaster Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
T. Lo-Tutala9000000005.7
J. Sterry9000001305.5
J. Senior9000000305.9
L. Molyneux9000311406.7
O. Bailey9000100006.7
H. Clifton9000101106.3
G. Middleton7500001106.7
B. Hanlan7500100106.6
R. Gotts64000032Y7
N. Byrne5800000106.2
J. McGrath5800000005.9
B. Close sub3200000206.9
G. Broadbent sub32000001Y6.9
E. Lee sub2600201006.2
J. Gibson sub1500002006.3
B. Sharp sub1500001006.5

Cardiff Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
N. Trott9000000006.9
G. Osho9000000007.2
R. Wintle9000001007.3
J. Colwill9000100006.9
A. Robertson9010111207.6
Cian Ashford9010211207.3
O. Tanner8000100106.7
P. Ng7401003007.3
Joel Bagan7400100307
R. Colwill7401003006.9
D. Lawlor6111111109.2
W. Fish sub2900000007.2
C. Scanlon sub1600100206.9
R. Kpakio sub1600000106.9
C. Robinson sub1610111007.9
C. Willock sub1000000006.3

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 Cardiff — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
DoncasterLWLWW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
CardiffDWWWL
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 2.8 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 1
Doncaster 0 · 0 draws · Cardiff 1 · 7 goals/game
  • 2025-12-13 Cardiff 4–3 Doncaster
League standing · 2025/26
Doncaster#14 pos60 pts46 pl-19 GD
Cardiff#2 pos91 pts46 pl+40 GD
Goals per game
Doncaster scored1.09
Cardiff scored1.96
Doncaster conceded1.5
Cardiff conceded1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Cardiff?
In their last 1 meetings, Doncaster won 0, Cardiff won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 7 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Doncaster and Cardiff?
Recent form — Doncaster 3W 0D 2L; Cardiff 3W 1D 1L.

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