Doncaster v Tranmere result
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Doncaster 3–1 Tranmere — Doncaster won this League Two match.
The result
Doncaster beat Tranmere 3–1 at Eco-Power Stadium in League Two on Saturday 21 December.
The goals
Doncaster led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Doncaster: Joseph Olowu (38’, assisted by John-Alan McGrath), Patrick Kelly (66’, assisted by Luke Molyneux) and K. Hurst (77’, assisted by George Broadbent); Tranmere: S. Solomon (83’, assisted by Joshua Davison). T. Davies (54’) was sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Doncaster 0.00, Tranmere 0.00, from 22 shots to 10 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
A. Chilowicz showed five yellow cards and one red — against 3.1 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Doncaster: Owen Bailey (46’); Tranmere: C. Wood (17’), T. Davies (24’), Samuel Finley (45+1’) and T. Davies (54’).
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.
Tranmere have scored 45 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Tranmere have conceded 65 goals, the eighth-most of the 24 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Patrick Kelly (Doncaster) 10.0, Joseph Olowu (Doncaster) 5.9 and John-Alan McGrath (Doncaster) 5.7 led the match.
Head-to-head
Doncaster are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Tranmere.
Next up
Doncaster next host Leyton Orient on 14 November 2026.
Tranmere next travel to Fleetwood Town 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 Tranmere: Fleetwood Town v Tranmere, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Doncaster 3–1 Tranmere · League Two
- Venue: Eco-Power Stadium · Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Referee: A. Chilowicz
- Head-to-head (last 5): Doncaster 4 · draws 0 · Tranmere 1 · 2.8 goals/game
- Recent form: Doncaster 2W 2D 1L · Tranmere 1W 1D 3L
Doncaster 3–1 Tranmere (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 →
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Match Statistics & Details
| Doncaster | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 56% | Possession | 44% |
| 22 | Shots | 10 |
| 10 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 16 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 4 | Corners | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 12 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 3 | Saves | 7 |
| 378 | Passes | 299 |
| 70% | Pass accuracy | 58% |
Doncaster Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Sharman-Lowe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Emmanuel | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Olowu | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| J. McGrath | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| O. Bailey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| L. Molyneux | 90 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| G. Broadbent | 82 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Brandon Fleming | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Patrick Kelly | 81 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8.7 |
| J. Gibson | 73 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Sharp | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Ironside sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Hurst sub | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Maxwell sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Sbarra sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| B. Close sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
Tranmere Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. McGee | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. O'Connor | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Turnbull | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. Merrie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Jennings | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| H. Saunders | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Wood | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 6.5 |
| S. Finley | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Y | 6.6 |
| K. Dennis | 76 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| O. Patrick | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| T. Davies | 54 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | RY | 5.6 |
| Declan Drysdale sub | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. Norman sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Davison sub | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Solomon sub | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Hawkes sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
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 Tranmere — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-02-10 Doncaster 2–1 Tranmere
- 2023-10-20 Tranmere 1–2 Doncaster
- 2023-02-07 Doncaster 2–0 Tranmere
- 2022-12-26 Tranmere 3–0 Doncaster
- 2020-02-04 Tranmere 0–3 Doncaster
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Tranmere?
- In their last 5 meetings, Doncaster won 4, Tranmere won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.8 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Doncaster and Tranmere?
- Recent form — Doncaster 2W 2D 1L; Tranmere 1W 1D 3L.
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