Carlisle v Doncaster Match Report & Stats: 0-0 – Stalemate at Brunton Park
| Competition | League Two |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 23rd November 2024 |
| Teams | Carlisle United v Doncaster Rovers |
| Final Score | 0-0 |
Carlisle v Doncaster Match Report
Carlisle United and Doncaster Rovers battled to a goalless draw at Brunton Park in a League Two fixture where defences outshone attacks. Despite periods of attacking intent from both sides, neither team was able to find the breakthrough, with the game ending in frustration for players and fans alike.
Doncaster had slightly more possession (51%) and crafted more opportunities, managing 15 goal attempts compared to Carlisle’s 7. However, their clinical edge was missing, with just three shots on target apiece for both teams. Carlisle’s defensive organisation, spearheaded by Jon Mellish, kept the visitors at bay despite the occasional nervy moment.
The visitors’ standout player, Luke Molyneux, was tightly marked and had limited influence in the final third. Carlisle, on the other hand, struggled to create clear-cut chances, with their front line unable to breach Doncaster's backline led by Joseph Olowu. The game was further disrupted by a red card for Doncaster’s John McGrath in the dying moments, capping a frustrating afternoon for the away side.
Key Moments
- 31' – Doncaster’s Luke Molyneux tested Carlisle’s goalkeeper Gabriel Breeze with a curling effort from outside the box, but Breeze was equal to it.
- 90+6' – John McGrath was shown a red card for a late tackle, leaving Doncaster to finish the game with 10 men.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Carlisle | Doncaster |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.74 | 0.84 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Goal Attempts | 7 | 15 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
Lineups
Carlisle United (3-4-2-1)
- Goalkeeper: Breeze
- Defenders: Hayden, Lavelle, Mellish
- Midfielders: Burey, Guy, Harper, Williams
- Forwards: Sadi, Harris, Adu Adjei
Doncaster Rovers (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Sharman-Lowe
- Defenders: Sterry, Olowu, McGrath, Senior
- Midfielders: Bailey, Kelly, Molyneux, Hurst, Maxwell
- Forward: Sharp
Pre-Match Predictions: Evaluated
- Luke Molyneux to score and win (11/2)
❌ – Molyneux was kept quiet, and Doncaster failed to score, let alone win. - Doncaster’s strong away form to prevail
❌ – Despite being competitive, Doncaster could not convert chances into goals and only managed a point. - Carlisle’s struggles at Brunton Park to continue
✅ – While they avoided defeat, Carlisle’s home woes persisted with another failure to win.
Summary: Predictions largely fell short, with the game ending in a stalemate rather than the anticipated Doncaster triumph.
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