DONCASTER. Sunderland was eventually too strong for Doncaster Rovers with the goal of R. Stewart (7′ pen), E. Embleton (41′) and B. Blythe (50′ own). Sunderland was unquestionably superior in terms of ball possession (61%) and that was among the factors of its victory.
The match was played at the Keepmoat Stadium stadium in Doncaster on Monday and it started at 12:30 pm local time. The referee was Robert Madley assisted by Danny Gratton and Robert Atkin. The 4th official was Trevor Kettle. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 7.3 degrees Celsius or 45.18 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 97%.
Match Statistics
- ! 39 Ball Possession 61
Shots
- 6 Total 20
- 3 On Target 7
- 3 Off Target 13
- 2 Shots blocked 4
- 87 Attack 98
- 27 Dangerous attack 58
- 109 Ball safe 106
- 0 Penalties 1
- 2 Corners 6
- 2 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 11 Total 8
- 1 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 3
Ball possession
Sunderland was in firm control of the ball 61% while Doncaster Rovers was struggling with a 39% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Sunderland was more aggressive with 58 dangerous attacks and 20 shots of which 7 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Sunderland won the contest.
Doncaster Rovers shot 6 times, 3 on target, 3 off target. Talking about the opposition, Sunderland shot 20 times, 7 on target, 13 off target.
Cards
Doncaster Rovers received 1 yellow card (D. Gardner). Regarding the opposition, Sunderland received 1 yellow card (C. Doyle).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Doncaster Rovers will stay with 16 points to hold in the 23rd place. Regarding the opposition, Sunderland will have 46 points to sit in the 2nd place.
Next matches
In the next match in the League One, Doncaster Rovers will play away against Morecambe on the 2nd of January with a 2-0 head to head record in favor of Doncaster Rovers (1 draw).
Sunderland will host Sheffield Wednesday on the 30th of December with a 2-2 head to head stats.
Doncaster Rovers – Formation
Doncaster Rovers
46'
83'
Doncaster Rovers started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).
The manager Gary McSheffrey decided to play with the following team: Louis Jones , Kyle Knoyle , Ben Blythe , Joseph Olowu , Branden Horton , Lirak Hasani , Matthew Smith , Liam Ravenhill , Jordy Hiwula , Joe Dodoo and Tommy Rowe .
The home team had on the bench: P. Dahlberg, B. Faulkner, Omar Bogle , E. Williams, Dan Gardner , Aidan Barlow and T. Çukur.
Doncaster Rovers could not rely on the presence of A. Barlow (injured).
Substitutions
Doncaster Rovers made 3 changes: L. Hasani for O. Bogle (46′), L. Ravenhill for D. Gardner (61′) and J. Dodoo for A. Barlow (76′).
Best player: Jordy Hiwula
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Doncaster Rovers was Jordy Hiwula.
His rating is with 9 passes (77% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 3 duels out of 5.
Sunderland – Formation
Sunderland
41'
Sunderland started with a 3-4-2-1 line-up (3-4-2-1).
Lee Johnson played with: Ron-Thorben Hoffmann , Bailey Wright , Tom Flanagan , Callum Doyle , Leon Dajaku , Daniel Neil , Corry Evans , Lynden Gooch , Alex Pritchard , Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart .
They had on the bench: F. Alves, L. Burge, B. Mbunga-Kimpioka, Dennis Cirkin , O. Younger, Denver Hume and Will Harris .
Substitutions
Sunderland made 3 changes: C. Evans for D. Cirkin (57′), A. Pritchard for D. Hume (74′) and R. Stewart for W. Harris (83′).
Best player: Elliot Embleton
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Sunderland was Elliot Embleton.
His rating is with 1 goal, 35 passes (77% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 2 duels out of 2. He performed 2 crosses. He hit the woodwork once times.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the League One.
