Glenavon 0:5 Doncaster Rovers — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Harry Clifton scored one and was the orchestrator of a ruthless display as Doncaster Rovers thrashed Glenavon 5-0 in a Club Friendly, setting up a meeting with Linfield FC on 18 July. The scoreline, however, flattered the visitors only in its completeness, as the Northern Irish hosts were simply overwhelmed from the first whistle.

The match was effectively ended inside the first half-hour when Owen Bailey opened the scoring in the 15th minute, before Alfie May doubled the lead ten minutes later. Leon Ayinde made it three on 31 minutes, and Harry Clifton added a fourth in the 39th minute, leaving Glenavon shell-shocked; Tom Nixon completed the rout with a fifth in the 68th minute, with no cards or VAR interruptions to disrupt Doncaster's momentum.

Statistics confirmed Doncaster's dominance: they commanded 65% possession to Glenavon's 35%, and though corners were close at 2-1 in the hosts' favour, that was a rare moment of attacking respite for a side that could not lay a glove on the visitors. Harry Clifton was the standout with a match-high 9.36 rating and his goal in the first half, a performance that underlined his influence in midfield. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Doncaster Rovers, and the result confirmed that prediction emphatically. Next up: Linfield FC.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Glenavon vs Doncaster Rovers?

Glenavon 0-5 Doncaster Rovers (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Owen Bailey (15') for Doncaster Rovers; Alfie May (25') for Doncaster Rovers; Leon Ayinde (31') for Doncaster Rovers; Harry Clifton (39') for Doncaster Rovers; Tom Nixon (68') for Doncaster Rovers.