Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough Highlights - August 25, 2026

Middlesbrough beat Doncaster Rovers 3-1 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at Eco-Power Stadium.

Isaac Hutchinson (90'+2') scored for Doncaster Rovers.

Kyle Joseph (34'), Will Lankshear (78'), Jeremy Sarmiento (87') scored for Middlesbrough.

They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five. Doncaster Rovers arrived unbeaten in 3.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

Sebastian Berhalter could not find the target for Middlesbrough (3'). Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Alfie May’s effort (3').

Kyle Joseph sent an effort off target for Middlesbrough (4'). Moments later, Isaac Hutchinson tested the goalkeeper for Doncaster Rovers (6').

Alfie May forced a save for Doncaster Rovers on 14 minutes. Soon after, Kyle Joseph shot wide for Middlesbrough on 16 minutes.

Robbie Gotts was booked for Doncaster Rovers (26').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Morgan Whittaker’s effort (29').

Jeremy Sarmiento picked out Kyle Joseph, who scored for Middlesbrough (34'). Myles Peart-Harris was booked for Middlesbrough (45'+1').

After the break, the referee cautioned Neto Borges of Middlesbrough on 46 minutes. Bayley Mccann could not find the target for Doncaster Rovers (51').

Morgan Whittaker sent an effort off target for Middlesbrough (57'). Moments later, Kyle Joseph saw a shot blocked (61').

Leon Ayinde tested the goalkeeper for Doncaster Rovers (74'). Soon after, George Broadbent was booked for Doncaster Rovers (77').

Will Lankshear put one away for Middlesbrough (78'). Shortly afterwards, Morgan Whittaker forced a save for Middlesbrough on 82 minutes.

Jeremy Sarmiento scored for Middlesbrough on 87 minutes after a pass from Ashley Phillips.

Jack Senior picked out Isaac Hutchinson, who scored for Doncaster Rovers (90'+2'). Substitutions: Doncaster Rovers 5, Middlesbrough 5.

Middlesbrough controlled 66% of possession. Doncaster Rovers had 12 shots with 5 on target, while Middlesbrough had 24 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: Doncaster Rovers 5, Middlesbrough 4. Corners: Doncaster Rovers 1, Middlesbrough 7.

Middlesbrough completed the most passes, 589 in total at 89.1% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.