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Rotherham v Doncaster result

Full-time · Rotherham 1–2 Doncaster

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Rotherham 1–2 Doncaster — Doncaster won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Doncaster won 2–1 at Rotherham in League One on Saturday 21 February.

The goals

Doncaster came from behind: Rotherham led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Rotherham: Samuel Nombe (3’ pen); Doncaster: Brandon Hanlan (56’, assisted by Glenn Middleton) and Luke Molyneux (68’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Rotherham 0.00, Doncaster 0.00, from 9 shots to 10 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

S. Mather showed six yellow cards — against 3.9 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Rotherham: Shaun McWilliams (10’), Kian Spence (45’) and Harry Gray (90+6’); Doncaster: John-Alan McGrath (1’), Neill Byrne (17’) and Jamie Sterry (73’).

What it changes

Rotherham stay 23rd after this result (31 league matches played). Rotherham have scored 41 goals, the third-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Rotherham have conceded 71 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Doncaster stay 17th after this result (32 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.

Rotherham have lost their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Samuel Nombe (Rotherham) 7.9, Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster) 6.6 and Luke Molyneux (Doncaster) 5.8 led the match.

Next up

Rotherham next host Crawley Town on 14 November 2026.

Doncaster next host Leyton Orient on 14 November 2026.

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

Next for Rotherham: Rotherham v Crawley Town, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Doncaster: Doncaster v Leyton Orient, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Rotherham 1–2 Doncaster · League One
  • Referee: S. Mather
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Rotherham 3 · draws 1 · Doncaster 2 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Rotherham 2W 1D 2L · Doncaster 3W 0D 2L

Rotherham 1–2 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

1.13 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.88 / 1.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.75 / 4.63
Corners
against 5 / 7.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 4.75
Shots on target
against 4.13 / 4 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 2.25
Cards
against 1.88 / 2.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.88 yellows
Referee · S. Mather
20.5 fouls a game
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over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 17 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 gameRotherham for / againstLineDoncaster for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 1.88 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
5.75 for · 5 against n 8
9.5standard
4.63 for · 7.75 against n 8
Shots
12 for · 12.88 against n 8
19.5standard
13.38 for · 12.38 against n 8
Shots on target
4.13 for · 4.13 against n 8
8.5standard
4.75 for · 4 against n 8
Fouls committed
13.25 for · 12 against n 8
21.5standard
12 for · 12.88 against n 8
Cards shown
2.75 for · 1.88 against n 8
3.5standard
2.25 for · 2.13 against n 8

Referee: S. Mather — 3.88 yellow cards a game, 0.13 red cards, 20.5 fouls over 8 matches.

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Rotherham

Rotherham Defensive

Rotherham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rotherham before kick-off, to 17 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
C. Dawson n 890
0.11/0
0.32/0
—
J. Rafferty n 870
1.36/2
0.52/1
J. McGrath
J. Powell n 884.4
1.16/2
1.25/3
—
R. James n 873.1
0.53/0
0.32/0
J. McGrath
Daniel Gore n 876.3
1.96/4
2.57/4
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Rotherham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rotherham before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Dawson n 890
00/0
J. Rafferty n 870
2.46/5
J. Powell n 884.4
1.97/3
R. James n 873.1
1.15/1
Daniel Gore n 876.3
2.77/6
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Rotherham Attacking

Rotherham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rotherham before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Dawson n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Rafferty n 870
13/3
0.53/0
J. Powell n 884.4
0.95/2
0.11/0
R. James n 873.1
00/0
00/0
Daniel Gore n 876.3
0.32/0
0.11/0
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Rotherham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rotherham before kick-off, to 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Dawson n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Rafferty n 870
0.21/0
00/0
J. Powell n 884.4
00/0
0.42/1
R. James n 873.1
00/0
00/0
Daniel Gore n 876.3
00/0
00/0
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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-Tutala23902070 min592.6 /90381.7 /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 17 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
T. Lo-Tutala n 890
2.97/5

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. McGrath26852216 min281.1 /90291.2 /90160.6 /901385.6 /90271.1 /9060.2 /90
J. Senior23681570 min311.8 /90191.1 /90100.6 /90975.6 /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. Sterry19781473 min392.4 /90130.8 /9050.3 /90915.6 /90231.4 /9010.1 /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 17 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
1.48/2
—
L. Molyneux n 889.1
0.84/1
1.67/4
—
J. Gibson n 850.6
0.93/1
1.13/1
—
B. Sharp n 836.3
1.23/1
1.63/2
—
J. McGrath n 885.5
1.36/4
0.85/1
R. James
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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 17 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 889.1
0.85/1
J. Gibson n 850.6
1.64/1
B. Sharp n 836.3
0.62/0
J. McGrath n 885.5
1.26/2
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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. Sharp29581668 min30.2 /9020.1 /90211.1 /90120.6 /90100.5 /9060.3 /90
B. Hanlan20541077 min30.3 /9000 /90131.1 /9090.8 /9050.4 /9070.6 /90
Francis Okoronkwo469277 min10.3 /9000 /9051.6 /9020.6 /9031 /9031 /90
O. Bailey36863109 min130.4 /9040.1 /90461.3 /90260.8 /90351 /90100.3 /90
L. Molyneux34812749 min70.2 /9090.3 /90441.4 /90220.7 /90481.6 /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 17 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
1.87/3
1.16/2
L. Molyneux n 889.1
1.68/3
1.16/3
J. Gibson n 850.6
1.84/2
1.13/1
B. Sharp n 836.3
1.65/0
1.24/0
J. McGrath n 885.5
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 17 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
0.11/0
L. Molyneux n 889.1
0.43/0
0.11/0
J. Gibson n 850.6
0.21/0
00/0
B. Sharp n 836.3
00/0
00/0
J. McGrath n 885.5
0.11/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
RotherhamDoncaster
53%Possession47%
9Shots10
2Shots on target3
5Shots off target3
2Blocked shots4
4Shots inside the box8
2Corners3
4Offsides2
14Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
1Saves1
364Passes328
66%Pass accuracy62%

Rotherham Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Dawson9000000005.9
E. Adegboyega9000000106.9
J. Baptiste9000000206.7
K. Spence90000003Y6.3
H. Gray90002011Y6.7
S. Nombe9010320207.2
R. James8900100206.5
J. Rafferty7900100206.3
J. Benson7500000306.6
D. Watmore7500001006.9
S. McWilliams45000002Y6.5
A. Martha sub4500001406.3
D. Yearwood sub1500000006.7
Gabriele Biancheri sub1500001106.3
Brandon Ashley Cover sub1100000106.6
L. Sousa sub800000206.9

Doncaster Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
T. Lo-Tutala9000000007.3
J. Sterry90000003Y6.9
N. Byrne90001100Y7
J. McGrath90000001Y5.9
J. Senior9000000406.9
O. Bailey9000201106.7
L. Molyneux8710111107.9
R. Gotts7900000106.2
E. Lee4500000006.2
H. Adelakun4500000006.6
B. Sharp4500000006.2
G. Middleton sub4501003007
H. Clifton sub4500100306.3
B. Hanlan sub4510110207.7
J. Gibson sub1200000106.5
G. Broadbent sub1100001006.7

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

Recent form
RotherhamDWWLL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
DoncasterWLWLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Rotherham 3 · 1 draw · Doncaster 2 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2025-08-30 Doncaster 1–0 Rotherham
  • 2022-02-01 Doncaster 0–5 Rotherham
  • 2021-08-28 Rotherham 2–0 Doncaster
  • 2019-09-07 Doncaster 2–1 Rotherham
  • 2018-02-24 Rotherham 2–1 Doncaster
  • 2017-11-11 Doncaster 1–1 Rotherham
League standing · 2025/26
Rotherham#23 pos41 pts46 pl-30 GD
Doncaster#14 pos60 pts46 pl-19 GD
Goals per game
Rotherham scored0.89
Doncaster scored1.09
Rotherham conceded1.54
Doncaster conceded1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Doncaster?
In their last 6 meetings, Rotherham won 3, Doncaster won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Rotherham and Doncaster?
Recent form — Rotherham 2W 1D 2L; Doncaster 3W 0D 2L.

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