Doncaster Upsets Reading With Late Goal in League One Opener
DONCASTER, England (April 11, 2026) (Interstat) — Doncaster Rovers opened the League One season with a 1-0 victory over favored Reading at Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday. The lone goal came in the 58th minute from midfielder Owen Bailey, assisted by forward Brandon Hanlan. Substitutes Charlie Savage and Daniel Kyerewaa also recorded assists on the play. Reading, which had a 65.5% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, was shut out. The match featured three yellow cards, issued to Savage, Kyerewaa and Hanlan. The result gave Doncaster a winning start to its league campaign, while Reading began with a loss. The final score defied a pre-game simulation that projected a 1-1 draw.