Reading 0, Doncaster 1

Doncaster Edges Reading in Tight League One Opener DONCASTER, England (Interstat) — A second-half goal from midfielder Owen Bailey delivered Doncaster Rovers a narrow 1-0 victory over a favored Reading side in the opening match of the League One season on Saturday at Eco-Power Stadium. The result, settled by Bailey’s 58th-minute strike, defied pregame projections that heavily favored the visitors. Statistical models had given Reading a significant probability of securing a win, with a draw also considered a likely outcome. Instead, Doncaster secured a hard-fought three points to start its campaign. The first half was a cagey affair, with neither… Read more...