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Northampton Town vs Doncaster Rovers

League OneFull time · 18 Apr 2026
Northampton Town

Northampton Town

Lost · xG 1.08LLLLLLast 5
Full time
1 — 3
90+4'
⚽ Elliot Lee 50' · ⚽ Hakeeb Adelakun 57' · ⚽ Cameron McGeehan 90' · ⚽ George Broadbent 90'

Doncaster Rovers

Won · xG 2.29WDLWWLast 5
Doncaster Rovers
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ DNR · last goal · 90'
50
50
NHT · 1.08 xG2.29 xG · DNR
Match StoryFull breakdown

Northampton Town 1–3 Doncaster Rovers

Northampton Town hosted Doncaster Rovers in a League One fixture that carried significant weight for a side rooted to the bottom of the table, and the underlying picture is more complicated than a single result can capture.

League OneSat 18 Apr, 15:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Doncaster Rovers claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Doncaster Rovers end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionLeague One
First Goal
Elliot Lee
50'⚽
Elliot Lee
Match Report
Northampton Town vs Doncaster Rovers: What the Data Tells Us About a Match the Standings Can't Explain
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Northampton Town vs Doncaster Rovers: What the Data Tells Us About a Match the Standings Can't Explain

Northampton Town hosted Doncaster Rovers in a League One fixture that carried significant weight for a side rooted to the bottom of the table, and the underlying picture is more complicated than a single result can capture.

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Key Events
  1. 45'
    Northampton TownJack BurroughsJack Burroughs
    Foul
  2. 50'
    Doncaster RoversElliot LeeElliot Lee
    Right foot shot
  3. 57'
    Doncaster RoversHakeeb AdelakunHakeeb Adelakun
    assist: Owen Bailey
  4. 59'
    Northampton TownDean CampbellDean Campbell
    Foul
  5. 64'
    Northampton TownJake EvansJake Evans
    off: Michael Jacobs
  6. 64'
    Northampton TownE. ListE. List
    off: Tom Eaves
  7. 69'
    Doncaster RoversThimothee Lo-TutalaThimothee Lo-Tutala
    Time wasting
  8. 69'
    Northampton TownNesta Guinness-WalkerNesta Guinness-Walker
    Argument
  9. 73'
    Northampton TownC. McCarthyC. McCarthy
    off: Jack Burroughs
  10. 73'
    Northampton TownKyle McAdamKyle McAdam
    off: Nesta Guinness-Walker
  11. 73'
    Northampton TownKamarai SwyerKamarai Swyer
    off: Dean Campbell
  12. 75'
    Doncaster RoversGeorge BroadbentGeorge Broadbent
    off: Harry Clifton
  13. 82'
    Doncaster RoversB. HanlanB. Hanlan
    off: Elliot Lee
  14. 82'
    Doncaster RoversJordan GibsonJordan Gibson
    off: Luke Molyneux
  15. 86'
    Northampton TownJake EvansJake Evans
    Foul
  16. 90'
    Doncaster RoversBen CloseBen Close
    off: Hakeeb Adelakun
  17. 90+1'
    Northampton TownE. ListE. List
    Foul
  18. 90+3'
    Doncaster RoversGeorge BroadbentGeorge Broadbent
    assist: B. Hanlan
  19. 90+6'
    Northampton TownCameron McGeehanCameron McGeehan
    Right foot shot
  20. 90+5'
    Doncaster RoversRobbie GottsRobbie Gotts
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Northampton Town 1.08 xGDoncaster Rovers 2.29 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the League One standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Northampton Town vs Doncaster Rovers?

The match finished 1-3 to Doncaster Rovers.

Who won Northampton Town vs Doncaster Rovers?

Doncaster Rovers won the match 3-1.

When did Northampton Town vs Doncaster Rovers take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

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Northampton Town v Doncaster Rovers · League One · 18/04/2026, 15:00:00