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Stockport County 1:1 Doncaster Rovers — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Doncaster Rovers are through to round two of the EFL Cup after beating Stockport County 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Alfie May and Kyle Wootton scored within a minute of each other to leave the tie level after 90 minutes.
May put Doncaster ahead on 50 minutes, converting John-Alan McGrath's assist. Stockport hit back immediately, Wootton equalising a minute later. Owen Bailey was booked on 83 minutes, but neither side could force a winner, so the tie went to a shootout.
Stockport dominated the stats, with 73% possession and 18 shots to Doncaster's eight. They had eight shots on target, but Doncaster's goalkeeper made seven saves. Doncaster had only one shot on target, yet it was enough to earn the shootout victory.
Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers?

Stockport County 5-6 Doncaster Rovers (EFL Cup, Round 1).

Who scored?

Alfie May (50', assist John-Alan McGrath) for Doncaster Rovers; Kyle Wootton (51') for Stockport County.

Was Doncaster Rovers's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Doncaster Rovers won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers?

Yellow cards: Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers).

First half0 - 0
    Second half1 - 1
    Penalty shoot-out4 - 5
    • 0 - 0
      B. Osborn  
    • 0 - 1
      A. May  
    • 1 - 1
      B. Breki Andrésson  
    • 1 - 2
      G. Broadbent  
    • 2 - 2
      K. Wootton  
    • 2 - 3
      O. Bailey  
    • 3 - 3
      L. Fiorini  
    • 3 - 3
      H. Clifton  
    • 4 - 3
      J. Adigun  
    • 4 - 4
      J. Sterry  
    • 4 - 4
      E. O'Connell  
    • 4 - 5
      H. Adelakun  

    Head to Head meetings Stockport County - Doncaster Rovers

    • Matches8
    • The biggest draw0-0
    • The most effective match4-2
    Stockport County logo

    Stockport County

    Doncaster Rovers logo

    Doncaster Rovers

    • 5

      Victories

    • 1

      Draws

    • 2

      Victories

    Victories

    Home team logo

    5

    2

    Away team logo

    Scored goals

    Home team logo

    15

    6

    Away team logo

    Average per game

    Home team logo

    1.88

    0.75

    Away team logo

    The biggest victory

    Home team logo

    5-1

    1-2

    Away team logo
    Stockport County

    Stockport County

    Doncaster Rovers

    Doncaster Rovers

    Stockport County - Doncaster Rovers Best statistical picks

    • Recent form favours 2 to win

    • Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5

    • Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5

    Odds

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