DoncasterCarlisle

Doncaster v Carlisle result

Full-time · Doncaster 3–0 Carlisle

League Two · · Eco-Power Stadium

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Doncaster 3–0 Carlisle — Doncaster won this League Two match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Doncaster beat Carlisle 3–0 at Eco-Power Stadium in League Two on Saturday 29 March.

The goals

Doncaster led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Doncaster: Owen Bailey (36’, assisted by Jordan Gibson), Jordan Gibson (68’, assisted by Luke Molyneux) and Harry Clifton (73’, assisted by Owen Bailey).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Doncaster 0.00, Carlisle 0.00, from 12 shots to 8 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

S. Oldham showed two yellow cards — against 3.9 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Doncaster: George Broadbent (18’) and Jamie Sterry (69’).

What it changes

Doncaster have scored 73 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Doncaster have conceded 50 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Carlisle have scored 44 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Carlisle have conceded 71 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs.

Doncaster’s three-goal margin was the biggest of round 39, across 12 matches. Doncaster are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jordan Gibson (Doncaster) 10.6, Owen Bailey (Doncaster) 10.0 and Samuel Lavelle (Carlisle) 5.8 led the match.

Next up

Doncaster next host Leyton Orient on 14 November 2026.

Carlisle next host Boston United on 14 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 Carlisle: Carlisle v Boston United, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Doncaster 3–0 Carlisle · League Two
  • Venue: Eco-Power Stadium · Doncaster, South Yorkshire
  • Referee: S. Oldham
  • Head-to-head (last 4): Doncaster 2 · draws 1 · Carlisle 1 · 2.25 goals/game
  • Recent form: Doncaster 2W 2D 1L · Carlisle 1W 2D 2L

Doncaster 3–0 Carlisle (League Two): 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 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 0.88
Goals
against 1.13 / 0.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
7 / 4.6
Corners
against 3 / 4.6 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 5 matches
4.33 / 4.4
Shots on target
against 4 / 4.6 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 5 matches
1.67 / 2.4
Cards
against 1.33 / 1.8 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 5 matches
3.91 yellows
Referee · S. Oldham
21.18 fouls a game
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over 11 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 25 March 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 25 March 2025. 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 / againstLineCarlisle for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
0.88 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
7 for · 3 against n 6
9.5standard
4.6 for · 4.6 against n 5
Shots
17.67 for · 8.67 against n 6
19.5standard
11.4 for · 13.2 against n 5
Shots on target
4.33 for · 4 against n 6
8.5standard
4.4 for · 4.6 against n 5
Fouls committed
12.17 for · 10.33 against n 6
21.5standard
11 for · 13.2 against n 5
Cards shown
1.67 for · 1.33 against n 6
3.5standard
2.4 for · 1.8 against n 5

Referee: S. Oldham — 3.91 yellow cards a game, 0.18 red cards, 21.18 fouls over 11 matches.

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Doncaster

Doncaster Defensive

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 25 March 2025. 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 889
1.36/3
2.78/6
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T. Sharman-Lowe n 890
00/0
0.43/0
—
L. Molyneux n 887.5
0.64/1
1.23/3
—
J. Ironside n 845.9
1.54/2
1.54/2
—
J. Sterry n 883.9
1.98/5
1.66/5
C. Harper
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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 25 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
O. Bailey n 889
2.18/4
T. Sharman-Lowe n 890
00/0
L. Molyneux n 887.5
0.53/1
J. Ironside n 845.9
14/0
J. Sterry n 883.9
1.77/2
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Doncaster Attacking

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 25 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
O. Bailey n 889
1.46/3
0.65/0
T. Sharman-Lowe n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Molyneux n 887.5
2.26/5
0.53/1
J. Ironside n 845.9
1.74/1
12/1
J. Sterry n 883.9
0.95/1
00/0
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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 25 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
O. Bailey n 889
0.11/0
00/0
T. Sharman-Lowe n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Molyneux n 887.5
0.11/0
0.54/0
J. Ironside n 845.9
0.52/0
00/0
J. Sterry n 883.9
00/0
00/0
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Carlisle

Carlisle Defensive

Carlisle — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Carlisle before kick-off, to 25 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. Lavelle n 890
1.45/4
0.85/1
—
C. Harper n 874.9
0.52/1
0.64/0
J. Sterry
G. Breeze n 890
00/0
1.15/2
—
T. Thomas n 890
0.53/1
0.93/2
—
J. Mellish n 886.5
0.32/0
1.36/3
—
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Carlisle — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Carlisle before kick-off, to 25 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Lavelle n 890
1.85/4
C. Harper n 874.9
2.35/5
G. Breeze n 890
0.11/0
T. Thomas n 890
1.56/5
J. Mellish n 886.5
1.36/2
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Carlisle Attacking

Carlisle — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Carlisle before kick-off, to 25 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Lavelle n 890
0.53/1
0.11/0
C. Harper n 874.9
0.21/0
0.21/0
G. Breeze n 890
00/0
00/0
T. Thomas n 890
0.53/1
0.11/0
J. Mellish n 886.5
0.42/1
0.11/0
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Carlisle — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Carlisle before kick-off, to 25 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Lavelle n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Harper n 874.9
00/0
00/0
G. Breeze n 890
00/0
00/0
T. Thomas n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Mellish n 886.5
00/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
DoncasterCarlisle
49%Possession51%
12Shots8
7Shots on target4
0Shots off target3
5Blocked shots1
8Shots inside the box4
5Corners4
4Offsides1
11Fouls11
2Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
4Saves4
338Passes355
73%Pass accuracy75%

Doncaster Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
T. Sharman-Lowe9000000007.9
T. Anderson9000000307.3
J. Senior9000000607.2
O. Bailey9011222208.6
J. Gibson9011442108.6
G. Broadbent88000001Y6.9
J. Sterry82000002Y7.2
R. Wood7800000006.7
L. Molyneux7701002006.9
J. Sbarra7200002006.6
R. Street7200001006.9
H. Clifton sub1810110007.2
B. Sharp sub1800001106.7
Ethan Ennis sub1300000206.6
Patrick Kelly sub1200001006.9
Z. Westbrooke sub1100000006.3
T. Nixon sub800001006.3

Carlisle Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
G. Breeze9000000006.7
A. Davies9000001406.6
S. Lavelle9000000406.9
T. Thomas9000110207.2
C. Whelan9000001207
K. Harris9000220206.7
C. Harper8800211006.5
J. Bevan8000100206.3
J. Vela7400001006.2
S. Wearne6300001206.9
M. Dennis6300000006.2
S. Fusire sub2700000106.6
G. Kelly sub2700100005.9
E. Embleton sub1600000006.2
C. McArthur sub1100000006.5
J. Hugill sub1000000106.7

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

Recent form
DoncasterWWLDD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game
CarlisleDLLWD
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 4
Doncaster 2 · 1 draw · Carlisle 1 · 2.25 goals/game
  • 2024-11-23 Carlisle 0–0 Doncaster
  • 2023-01-01 Doncaster 2–1 Carlisle
  • 2022-10-15 Carlisle 3–0 Doncaster
  • 2020-11-29 Carlisle 1–2 Doncaster
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Doncaster#1 pos84 pts46 pl+23 GD
Carlisle#23 pos42 pts46 pl-27 GD
Goals per game
Doncaster scored1.59
Carlisle scored0.96
Doncaster conceded1.09
Carlisle conceded1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Carlisle?
In their last 4 meetings, Doncaster won 2, Carlisle won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.25 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Doncaster and Carlisle?
Recent form — Doncaster 2W 2D 1L; Carlisle 1W 2D 2L.

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