| Date | Season | Halftime | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.12.2022 | 2022 | 3 : 2 | 4 : 3 |
| Time | Team | Name | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6'' | Doncaster | C. Seaman | Normal Goal |
| 9'' | Doncaster | B. Close | Normal Goal |
| 14'' | Rochdale | D. Rodney | Normal Goal |
| 16'' | Rochdale | R. Williams | Own Goal |
| 27'' | Rochdale | Ethan Ebanks-Landell | Yellow Card |
| 37'' | Doncaster | H. Biggins | Normal Goal |
| 63'' | Rochdale | D. Rodney | Substitution 1 |
| 75'' | Rochdale | A. Odoh | Substitution 2 |
| 75'' | Rochdale | J. Ball | Substitution 3 |
| 75'' | Rochdale | T. Diagouraga | Substitution 4 |
| 76'' | Rochdale | T. Sinclair | Normal Goal |
| 81'' | Doncaster | T. Anderson | Normal Goal |
| 84'' | Doncaster | G. Miller | Substitution 1 |
| 84'' | Doncaster | L. Molyneux | Substitution 2 |
In an enthralling match on the 29th of December, 2022, Doncaster Rovers FC faced off against Rochdale AFC in a game that saw the net ripple numerous times. Doncaster Rovers took the lead early with C. Seaman finding the back of the net just 6 minutes into the game. Their momentum continued as B. Close doubled their advantage just 3 minutes later with another well-placed goal.
Rochdale showed signs of a fightback when D. Rodney scored at the 14-minute mark, reviving hopes for the visiting fans. However, fortune favored the home side when, just two minutes after Rochdale’s goal, R. Williams of Rochdale unfortunately directed the ball into his own net, giving Doncaster a two-goal lead once again.
The intensity of the match was evident with challenges flying in, which resulted in Rochdale's Ethan Ebanks-Landell receiving a yellow card in the 27th minute for a late tackle. But Doncaster was not to be outdone in terms of scoring; H. Biggins extended their lead further by cleverly slotting one home in the 37th minute.
Looking to change the flow of the game, Rochdale made a series of substitutions in the 63rd and 75th minutes, with D. Rodney, A. Odoh, J. Ball, and T. Diagouraga all coming on to try and turn the tides in their favor.
Their efforts seemed to pay dividends when T. Sinclair snuck in a goal for Rochdale in the 76th minute, but any hopes of a comeback were quickly dampened as T. Anderson replied with a goal for Doncaster just 5 minutes later. In the 84th minute, Doncaster decided to freshen things up with G. Miller and L. Molyneux joining the fray as substitutions.
The match ended with Doncaster Rovers successfully securing three points from a game that had excitement from the first whistle to the last. Fans experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as their teams attacked relentlessly, making for an unforgettable match that truly encapsulated the beauty and unpredictability of the beautiful game.
| Position | Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | 1 | J. Mitchell |
| Defence | 2 | K. Knoyle |
| Defence | 6 | R. Williams |
| Defence | 4 | T. Anderson |
| Midfield | 19 | C. Seaman |
| Midfield | 14 | H. Biggins |
| Midfield | 33 | B. Close |
| Midfield | 3 | J. Maxwell |
| Forward | 7 | L. Molyneux |
| Forward | 9 | G. Miller |
| Forward | 21 | K. Hurst |
| Position | Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | 1 | R. O'Donnell |
| Defence | 2 | F. Seriki |
| Defence | 6 | E. Ebanks-Landell |
| Defence | 16 | B. Nelson |
| Defence | 24 | C. John |
| Midfield | 20 | T. Diagouraga |
| Midfield | 7 | L. Kelly |
| Midfield | 11 | A. Odoh |
| Midfield | 8 | J. Ball |
| Midfield | 10 | D. Rodney |
| Forward | 18 | S. Quigley |
| Position | Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Forward | 22 | K. Agard |
| Forward | 18 | M. Woltman |
| Forward | 17 | R. Griffiths |
| Goalkeeper | 13 | L. Jones |
| Defence | 15 | A. Long |
| Midfield | 16 | A. Barlow |
| Midfield | 27 | L. Ravenhill |
| Position | Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Midfield | 25 | D. Lloyd-McGoldrick |
| Forward | 40 | I. Henderson |
| Midfield | 17 | T. Sinclair |
| Midfield | 13 | J. Keohane |
| Defence | 15 | S. Graham |
| Goalkeeper | 30 | B. Kelly |
| Defence | 3 | A. White |
Doncaster Rovers FC has been in existence since 1879. Doncaster is located in the metropolitan county of South Yorkshire. Their club colours are white and red. And it is in this combination of clothing that fans come to cheer at the Keepmoat Stadium with a capacity of over 15 thousand spectators.
More about Doncaster Rovers FCRochdale AFC, an English football club from Greater Manchester, was founded in 1907. Their home shirt is dominated by blue, while the away shirt is grey. Their stadium, Spotland Stadium, has a capacity of over 10,000 fans. They have not yet looked among the elite in the Premier League, having recently played in the third highest competition.
More about Rochdale AFC| Home corners | 6 |
| Home shots | 9 |
| Home shots on target | 4 |
| Home fouls | 10 |
| Home yellow cards | |
| Home red cards |
| Away corners | 3 |
| Away shots | 5 |
| Away shots on target | 3 |
| Away fouls | 12 |
| Away yellow cards | 1 |
| Away red cards |
