Lincoln v Doncaster result
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Lincoln 2–1 Doncaster — Lincoln won this League One match.
The result
Lincoln beat Doncaster 2–1 in League One on Saturday 15 November. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Doncaster out-shot Lincoln 15 to 7 and created the better chances, 3.05 xG to 0.54 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
Lincoln led 1–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Lincoln: F. Okoronkwo (31’, assisted by Tendayi Darikwa); Doncaster: Brandon Hanlan (70’, assisted by Luke Molyneux) and an own goal by Robbie Gotts (71’).
Discipline
David Rock, England showed five yellow cards — against 4.6 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Lincoln: J. Collins (44’) and Dominic Jefferies (84’); Doncaster: George Broadbent (36’), James Maxwell (38’) and Brandon Hanlan (90+6’).
What it changes
Lincoln move up from sixth to second (16 league matches played). Lincoln have scored 89 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Lincoln have conceded 41 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs.
Doncaster move down from 17th to 19th (16 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.
Doncaster have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Francis Okoronkwo (Lincoln) 7.5, Luke Molyneux (Doncaster) 7.0 and Tendayi Darikwa (Lincoln) 6.2 led the match.
Next up
Lincoln next travel to QPR on 7 November 2026.
Doncaster next travel to Kidderminster Harriers on 7 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Lincoln: QPR v Lincoln, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Doncaster: Kidderminster Harriers v Doncaster, Saturday 7 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Lincoln 2–1 Doncaster · League One
- Referee: David Rock, England
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lincoln 1 · draws 1 · Doncaster 4 · 1.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Lincoln 1W 2D 2L · Doncaster 1W 1D 3L
Lincoln 2–1 Doncaster (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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lincoln for / against | Line | Doncaster for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.14 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.43 for · 6.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13 for · 10.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.14 for · 13 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.14 for · 2.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.86 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14.71 for · 10 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8 for · 10.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.29 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: David Rock, England — 4.6 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 21.4 fouls over 5 matches.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Bayliss n 8 | 78 | 0.4 | 0.9 | — |
| J. Collins n 8 | 48.5 | 3 | 3 | B. Sharp |
| T. Darikwa n 8 | 88.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | — |
| C. McGrandles n 8 | 86.6 | 0.6 | 1.8 | — |
| R. Street n 8 | 71.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | J. Gibson |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Bayliss n 8 | 78 | 1.6 |
| J. Collins n 8 | 48.5 | 1.4 |
| T. Darikwa n 8 | 88.5 | 1 |
| C. McGrandles n 8 | 86.6 | 1.9 |
| R. Street n 8 | 71.5 | 1.3 |
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Lincoln Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Bayliss n 8 | 78 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| J. Collins n 8 | 48.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| T. Darikwa n 8 | 88.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| C. McGrandles n 8 | 86.6 | 0.1 | 0 |
| R. Street n 8 | 71.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Bayliss n 8 | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Collins n 8 | 48.5 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Darikwa n 8 | 88.5 | 0.1 | 0 |
| C. McGrandles n 8 | 86.6 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Street n 8 | 71.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
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Doncaster
Doncaster Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Bailey n 8 | 90 | 1.1 | 0.6 | — |
| G. Middleton n 8 | 54.9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | — |
| J. Gibson n 8 | 43 | 0.3 | 0.8 | R. Street |
| B. Sharp n 8 | 82 | 0.8 | 2.2 | J. Collins |
| L. Molyneux n 8 | 64.5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| O. Bailey n 8 | 90 | 1.8 |
| G. Middleton n 8 | 54.9 | 0.6 |
| J. Gibson n 8 | 43 | 1.8 |
| B. Sharp n 8 | 82 | 0.7 |
| L. Molyneux n 8 | 64.5 | 1 |
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Doncaster Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Bailey n 8 | 90 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| G. Middleton n 8 | 54.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| J. Gibson n 8 | 43 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| B. Sharp n 8 | 82 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| L. Molyneux n 8 | 64.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Bailey n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| G. Middleton n 8 | 54.9 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Gibson n 8 | 43 | 0 | 0.3 |
| B. Sharp n 8 | 82 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| L. Molyneux n 8 | 64.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Lincoln | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| 49% | Possession | 51% |
| 0.54 | Expected goals (xG) | 3.05 |
| 7 | Shots | 15 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 6 | Shots inside the box | 12 |
| 3 | Corners | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 428 | Passes | 445 |
| 73% | Pass accuracy | 77% |
Lincoln Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Wickens | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| T. Darikwa | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Hamer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Bradley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
| A. Reach | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| C. McGrandles | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Bayliss | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Street | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| F. Draper | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Francis Okoronkwo | 68 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.6 |
| J. Collins | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6 |
| B. House sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Towler sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Jefferies sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
Doncaster Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Lo-Tutala | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. O'Riordan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| G. Broadbent | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| L. Molyneux | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| O. Bailey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Gibson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Maxwell | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.2 |
| J. Sterry | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Pearson | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| H. Clifton | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| B. Sharp | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| B. Hanlan sub | 32 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.5 |
| R. Gotts sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 |
| T. Nixon sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. McGrath sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Middleton sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
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 Lincoln v Doncaster — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-08-09 Doncaster 0–3 Lincoln
- 2022-02-15 Lincoln 0–1 Doncaster
- 2021-11-20 Doncaster 0–0 Lincoln
- 2021-01-30 Lincoln 0–1 Doncaster
- 2020-10-31 Doncaster 1–0 Lincoln
- 2019-08-24 Doncaster 2–1 Lincoln
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Doncaster?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lincoln won 1, Doncaster won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lincoln and Doncaster?
- Recent form — Lincoln 1W 2D 2L; Doncaster 1W 1D 3L.
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