BIRKENHEAD. Doncaster Rovers overcame Tranmere Rovers to win 2-1. It was Doncaster Rovers to strike first with a goal of Harrison Biggins at the 27′. Then Mo Faal scored again for Doncaster Rovers in the 57′ minute. Eventually, Connor Jennings reduced the distance for Tranmere Rovers (70′). Eventually, that was it, and the result remained 2-1. Tranmere Rovers lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (56%).
Doncaster Rovers remained with 10 players after Grant McCann received a red card in the 12′. Nonetheless, Doncaster Rovers still managed to win this match competing only in players.
The match was played at the Prenton Park stadium in Birkenhead on Friday and it started at 7:45 pm local time. The referee was Ben Speedie with the support of and Declan Ford. The 4th official was . The weather was heavy intensity rain. The temperature was cold at 11.47 degrees Celsius or 52.65 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 90%.
Match Statistics
- 56 Ball Possession 44
Shots
- 12 Total 11
- 3 On Target 5
- 5 Off Target 2
- 4 Shots blocked 4
- 141 Attack 111
- 61 Dangerous attack 35
- 115 Ball safe 86
- 0 Penalties 0
- 5 Corners 3
- 1 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 8 Total 6
- 3 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 1
Ball possession
Tranmere Rovers was in firm control of the ball 56% while Doncaster Rovers was struggling with a 44% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Tranmere Rovers was putting more pressure with 61 dangerous attacks and 12 shots of which 3 were on target. Notwithstanding, Doncaster Rovers found a way to find the solution to win this match.
Tranmere Rovers shot 12 times, 3 on target, 5 off target. Regarding the opposition, Doncaster Rovers shot 11 times, 5 on target, 2 off target.
Cards
Tranmere Rovers received 3 yellow cards (Josef Yarney, Jordan Turnbull and Connor Jennings). Regarding the opposition, Doncaster Rovers received 2 yellow cards (Owen Bailey and Louis Jones).
Also, Doncaster Rovers didn’t finish the match with 11 players after Grant McCann (Doncaster Rovers) was sent off after receiving a straight red card in the (12′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this encounter, Tranmere Rovers will stay with 10 points like Colchester United and Forest Green Rovers to remain in the 21st place. On the opposite side, Doncaster Rovers will have 17 points like Barrow to hold in the 15th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the League Two, Tranmere Rovers will host Stockport County on the 17th of February with a 3-2 head to head statistic in favor of Stockport County (2 draws).
Doncaster Rovers will play away agasint Grimsby Town on the 17th of February with a 4-3 head to head record in favor of Grimsby Town (0 draws).
Tranmere Rovers – Formation
Tranmere Rovers
11'
63'
70'
Tranmere Rovers started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Nigel Adkins decided to play with the following team: Joe Murphy , Lee O’Connor , Jordan Turnbull , Josef Yarney , Connor Wood , Connor Jennings , Regan Hendry , Kieron Morris , Harvey Saunders , Kristian Dennis and Josh Hawkes .
The home team had on the bench: Charlie Jolley , Samuel Taylor, Paul Lewis , Dan Pike, Robert Apter , Conor Robson and Jean Belehouan.
Substitutions
Tranmere Rovers made 3 changes: Kieron Morris for Paul Lewis (63′), Josh Hawkes for Charlie Jolley (62′) and Kristian Dennis for Robert Apter (63′).
Best player: Connor Jennings
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Tranmere Rovers was Connor Jennings.
His rating is with 1 goal, 55 passes (85% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 7 duels out of 13.
Doncaster Rovers – Formation
Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
Grant McCann played with: Louis Jones , Owen Bailey , Tom Anderson , Joseph Olowu, Thomas Nixon , Luke Molyneux , Harrison Biggins , Zain Westbrooke , Ben Close , George Broadbent and Joe Ironside , Mo Faal .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Ian Lawlor, Ayodeji Sotona, Jack Degruchy , Tavonga Kuleya, Jack Goodman, Will Flint and Sam Straughan Brown.
Substitutions
Doncaster Rovers made only 1 change substituting Ben Close for Jack Degruchy (86′).
Best player: Harrison Biggins
The player that probably impressed the most for Doncaster Rovers was Harrison Biggins.
His rating is with 1 goal, 33 passes (65% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 4 duels out of 6.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the League Two.
