Doncaster v Notts County Match Report & Stats: 1-1 – Stalemate at the Eco-Power Stadium

Competition | League Two |
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Date | November 9, 2024 |
Teams | Doncaster Rovers v Notts County |
Final Score | 1-1 |
Doncaster v Notts County Match Report
In a tightly contested League Two clash at the Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster Rovers and Notts County battled to a 1-1 draw. Both teams, known for strong performances this season, found it difficult to pull away from one another, and the match ended in a deserved point apiece.
Notts County took an early lead through Amadou Jatta, who capitalized on a well-placed pass from Jamal Bedeau. Doncaster responded with high intensity but struggled to convert their increased possession into clear chances. Substitute Joe Ironside eventually equalized for the hosts in the 73rd minute with a header from close range, assisted by Jacob Sterry. The two sides continued to push, but neither could break the deadlock, resulting in a fair draw.
Key Moments
- 13' 0-1 - Amadou Jatta (Notts County) scores with a composed finish, assisted by Jamal Bedeau.
- 58' - Doncaster makes a triple substitution, bringing on Ironside, Fleming, and Gibson to shake up their attacking options.
- 73' 1-1 - Joe Ironside (Doncaster) heads in the equalizer from a cross by Jacob Sterry.
Stats at a Glance
Statistic | Doncaster Rovers | Notts County |
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Expected Goals (xG) | 1.12 | 0.77 |
Ball Possession | 41% | 59% |
Goal Attempts | 19 | 9 |
Shots on Goal | 6 | 4 |
Shots off Goal | 7 | 1 |
Blocked Shots | 6 | 4 |
Free Kicks | 11 | 13 |
Corner Kicks | 9 | 3 |
Offsides | 0 | 2 |
Throw-ins | 31 | 22 |
Goalkeeper Saves | 3 | 5 |
Fouls | 13 | 11 |
Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
Total Passes | 303 | 474 |
Completed Passes | 226 | 374 |
Crosses Completed | 7 | 3 |
Interceptions | 8 | 13 |
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Sharman-Lowe
- Defenders: Sterry, Olowu, McGrath, Senior
- Midfielders: Bailey (C), Kelly, Molyneux, Clifton, Hurst
- Forward: Sharp
- Substitutes: Ironside, Fleming, Gibson
Notts County (3-4-2-1)
- GK: Bass
- Defenders: Macari, Platt, Bedeau
- Midfielders: Tsaroulla, Abbott, Palmer (C), Gordon
- Forwards: Austin, Brown, Jatta
- Substitutes: Dummett, Asamoah, Rankine, Leahy
Pre-Match Predictions Evaluation
- Double Chance: Notts County/Draw (Evens) ✅
Correct. Notts County managed a draw away, fulfilling the double-chance prediction. - Doncaster’s odds being too favourable ✅
Accurate, as Doncaster’s home advantage was not enough to secure a win against the well-organised visitors. - Notts County’s defensive organisation ✅
Correct again, as County’s disciplined defence, despite conceding once, kept Doncaster from creating significant goal-scoring opportunities.
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Dusan Jovanovic
Over the past ten years, Dusan has specialised in analysing and handicapping various sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball, NBA, NHL, and numerous European football leagues.