Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Doncaster vs Southampton

Doncaster vs Southampton ended 2-3. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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FA Cup 2026-01-10 15:00 Eco-Power Stadium Round of 64
Full Time
Doncaster

Doncaster

M. Pearson48'
J. Gibson59'
2 - 3
Final score
Southampton

Southampton

8'C. Bragg
24'C. Archer
41'K. Matsuki
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Southampton beat Doncaster 3-2.

Goals: C. Bragg (Southampton, 8'), C. Archer (Southampton, 24'), K. Matsuki (Southampton, 41'), M. Pearson (Doncaster, 48'), J. Gibson (Doncaster, 59').

Doncaster had 45% possession to Southampton's 55%, with 15.00 shots to 11.00.

J. Gibson (Doncaster) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

8'
C. BraggNormal Goal
Southampton
24'
C. ArcherF. Downes
Southampton
36'
Jay McGrathYellow Card
Doncaster
36'
Kuryu MatsukiYellow Card
Southampton
41'
K. MatsukiT. Fellows
Southampton
48'
M. PearsonR. Gotts
Doncaster
54'
Out: J. McGrathIn: J. Maxwell
Doncaster
59'
J. GibsonO. Bailey
Doncaster
62'
Out: E. JelertIn: N. Wood
Southampton
62'
Out: J. RobinsonIn: L. Scienza
Southampton
67'
Matthew PearsonYellow Card
Doncaster
74'
Out: C. ArcherIn: R. Stewart
Southampton
75'
Out: C. BraggIn: C. Jander
Southampton
76'
Out: J. GibsonIn: B. Sharp
Doncaster
76'
Out: H. AdelakunIn: G. Middleton
Doncaster
78'
Robbie GottsYellow Card
Doncaster
84'
Flynn DownesYellow Card
Southampton
84'
Out: R. GottsIn: B. Hanlan
Doncaster
84'
Out: J. SeniorIn: D. Robinson
Doncaster
87'
Out: K. MatsukiIn: A. Armstrong
Southampton
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Doncaster
Statistic
Southampton
45%
Possession
55%
15
Total Shots
11
6
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
3
0
Blocked Shots
2
8
Shots Inside Box
8
7
Shots Outside Box
3
6
Corners
5
1
Offsides
2
10
Fouls
10
3
Yellow Cards
2
360
Total Passes
468
281
Accurate Passes
395
3
Goalkeeper Saves
4
1.42
Expected Goals (xG)
1.86
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
J. Gibson
Doncaster

J. Gibson

Rating 7.9 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 3 shots on target

2
Southampton

K. Matsuki

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

3
Southampton

C. Archer

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

5
Doncaster

R. Gotts

Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

6
Doncaster

M. Pearson

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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MATCH ANALYSIS

Doncaster vs Southampton match analysis

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