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11/08/2026, Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, England
EFL Cup, Round 1

Doncaster Vs Blackpool

Doncaster play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: W Philip (GK) , F Connelly (CB) , L Davies (CB) , M Couch (CB) , S Ubah (RB) , E Sayer (LB) , I Manago (CDM) , P Dredge (CAM) , O Higgins (RM) , R Bowen (LM) , D Fordyce (ST) And the subs are: A Clapperton (CB) , J Pickens (CB) , E Russell (CM) , M Wardrop (CM) , D Flynn (ST)

Blackpool play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Cody (GK) , A Barrett (CB) , M Aradeon (CB) , L Connolly (CB) , M Smylie (RB) , G Ryan (LB) , D MacDougal (CDM) , B Farrell (CAM) , J Ionesco (RM) , B Profit (LM) , D Weale (ST) And the subs are: S Mulloy (CB) , G Vaill (CB) , T Stilley (CM) , E McKay (CM) , J Duarte (ST)

Welcome to Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, England where Doncaster Rovers will face Blackpool.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 14011.

1' - Doncaster kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Edwyn Sayer slides the ball to Rhys Bowen.  Rhys Bowen finds Fraser Connelly with a short pass.  Fraser Connelly plays a long ball to Edwyn Sayer.  Edwyn Sayer hits a shot from distance towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

14' - Rhys Bowen plays the ball to Patrick Dredge.  Patrick Dredge curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

16' - Ollie Higgins plays the ball to Isaac Manago.  Isaac Manago passes the ball to Patrick Dredge.  Patrick Dredge whips in a cross, but opposing player Mike Aradeon takes possession.  

20' - Shaun Ubah passes to Isaac Manago.  Isaac Manago spots a run from Ollie Higgins.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ollie Higgins is able to control the ball.  Ollie Higgins looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Ollie Higgins for Doncaster!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

21' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Gareth Ryan plays the ball to Mike Aradeon.  Mike Aradeon passes the ball to Barry Farrell.  Barry Farrell sees Danny Weale making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

25' - Isaac Manago passes a long ball to Mike Couch.  James Ionesco tackles Mike Couch and gains possession for his team.  James Ionesco sees Danny Weale making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Danny Weale takes the ball.  Danny Weale attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Danny Weale for Blackpool!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

26' - Doncaster kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Rhys Bowen passes to Patrick Dredge.  Patrick Dredge passes the ball to Rhys Bowen.  Rhys Bowen sees David Fordyce making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and David Fordyce is able to control the ball.  David Fordyce tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and David Fordyce scores!  Its a goal for Doncaster!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

29' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

41' - Mike Aradeon passes to Lee Connolly.  Lee Connolly hits the ball long to James Ionesco.  James Ionesco passes the ball to Barry Farrell.  Barry Farrell sees a run from Danny Weale.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Danny Weale is caught offside!  

44' - Isaac Manago finds Shaun Ubah with a long pass.  Shaun Ubah slides the ball to Ollie Higgins.  Ollie Higgins tries to use ball skills to beat Andrew Barrett, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

44' - Ollie Higgins spots a run from Rhys Bowen.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Daniel MacDougal slides the ball to Andrew Barrett.  Andrew Barrett passes to Daniel MacDougal.  Daniel MacDougal passes the ball to Andrew Barrett.  Andrew Barrett sees a run from Barry Farrell.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Barry Farrell is caught offside!  

50' - Bart Profit sees a run from Barry Farrell.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Edwyn Sayer is going to be taken off.  John Pickens is going to be brought on.  

54' - Ollie Higgins tackles Andrew Barrett and gains possession for his team.  Doncaster attempt to counter.  Ollie Higgins attempts to outskill Mike Aradeon, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David Fordyce will come off.  Daniel Flynn joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Matt Smylie uses his pace to beat Ollie Higgins.  

58' - Matt Smylie sees a run from Bart Profit.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Bart Profit has strayed offside!  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lee Connolly is going to be taken off.  Gus Vaill is going to be brought on.  

61' - Rhys Bowen looks to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Rhys Bowen for Doncaster!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Fraser Connelly is going to be taken off.  Amon Clapperton is brought on from the bench.  

62' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

64' - Gareth Ryan plays a short pass to Barry Farrell.  Barry Farrell passes to Andrew Barrett.  Andrew Barrett sees a run from Danny Weale.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

70' - Bart Profit slides the ball to Barry Farrell.  Barry Farrell finds Daniel MacDougal with a long pass.  Lloyd Davies tackles Daniel MacDougal and the ball goes loose.  Shaun Ubah hits the ball long to Lloyd Davies.  Lloyd Davies passes to Daniel Flynn.  Daniel Flynn tries to use ball skills to beat James Ionesco and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

70' - Daniel Flynn sees Patrick Dredge making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

73' - Rhys Bowen speeds past Barry Farrell.  

74' - Rhys Bowen looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

75' - John Cody sees Barry Farrell making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Barry Farrell takes the ball.  Barry Farrell attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

77' - Will Philip passes a long ball to Patrick Dredge.  Patrick Dredge sees a run from Daniel Flynn.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Daniel Flynn is able to take the ball.  Daniel Flynn tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

79' - John Cody finds Gareth Ryan with a short pass.  Gareth Ryan speeds past Patrick Dredge.  

79' - Gareth Ryan sees a run from Danny Weale.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Danny Weale has strayed offside!  

83' - Isaac Manago finds John Pickens with a long ball.  Andrew Barrett tackles John Pickens and takes possession.  Andrew Barrett plays a long pass to Matt Smylie.  Matt Smylie spots a run from Danny Weale.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

87' - Isaac Manago spots a run from Patrick Dredge.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Patrick Dredge has strayed offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Doncaster Rovers 3 - 1 Blackpool.