Doncaster vs Crewe Match Report & Stats: 1-1 – Points Shared in Hard-Fought Draw
| Competition | EFL League Two |
|---|---|
| Date | 12th October 2024 |
| Teams | Doncaster Rovers vs Crewe Alexandra |
| Venue | Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster |
| Final Score | Doncaster 1-1 Crewe |
Doncaster v Crewe Match Report
Doncaster Rovers and Crewe Alexandra battled to a 1-1 draw in a closely contested League Two encounter. The visitors took the lead early in the second half, but Doncaster fought back to secure a point on home turf.
Crewe broke the deadlock in the 56th minute through an impressive strike from Mickey Conway, who was set up by Zak Williams. This lead, however, lasted just 17 minutes as Doncaster's Kieran Hurst equalised in the 73rd minute, converting a cross from Luke Molyneux.
While Doncaster dominated possession, Crewe held their ground defensively, frustrating the hosts with disciplined play and counter-attacks. Both teams had opportunities to claim all three points, but neither could find the cutting edge to secure the win.
Key Moments
- 30': Crewe’s Cooney received a caution for a late tackle.
- 56': Goal! Crewe’s Mickey Conway scored with an assist from Zak Williams, putting the visitors ahead.
- 73': Goal! Kieran Hurst levelled the score for Doncaster, assisted by Luke Molyneux.
- 81': Crewe’s Billington substituted Breckin as they aimed to fortify their defence in the closing stages.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Doncaster | Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goal Attempts | 15 | 9 |
| Shots on Goal | 5 | 2 |
| Shots off Goal | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 2 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Throw-ins | 29 | 21 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Fouls | 7 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Sharman-Lowe
Defenders: Sterry, Olowu, McGrath, Fleming
Midfielders: Bailey (C), Broadbent; Molyneux, Clifton, Gibson
Forward: Sharp
Crewe Alexandra (5-3-2)
Goalkeeper: Marschall
Defenders: Cooney, Connolly, Demetriou (C), Williams, Conway
Midfielders: Breckin, Sanders, Tabiner
Forwards: Holicek, Tracey
Substitutes Used
- Doncaster: Hurst (for Clifton, 70’), Thibaut (for Sanders, 69’)
- Crewe: Sbarra (for Sterry, 62’), Ironside (for Fleming, 62’), Billington (for Breckin, 81’)
Betting Tip Analysis
- ❌ Tip 1: Doncaster to Win – This bet did not land as Doncaster drew.
- ✅ Tip 2: Under 2.5 Goals – With two goals scored, this prediction hit narrowly.
- ✅ Tip 3: Draw at Half-Time – Correct, with both sides going into the break scoreless.
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