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‘I’m surprised’ – Doncaster boss questions decision over Leicester City’s Luke Thomas

Luke Thomas was booked early on in Leicester City's win over Doncaster

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:32 PM
‘I’m surprised’ – Doncaster boss questions decision over Leicester City’s Luke Thomas
Key Things to Know
  • Doncaster manager Grant McCann questioned why Leicester's Luke Thomas was not sent off after committing multiple fouls.
  • Leicester City defeated Doncaster Rovers 2-1 at the King Power Stadium.
  • Left-back Luke Thomas received a yellow card inside 17 minutes from referee Carl Brook.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann questioned referee Carl Brook's decision not to send off Leicester City left-back Luke Thomas during Doncaster's 2-1 defeat at the King Power Stadium. Thomas received an early yellow card inside 17 minutes after multiple fouls against Doncaster attacker Leon Ayinde, leading McCann to express surprise that the defender remained on the pitch.

Leicester secured the victory through goals from John Lundstram and Kamari Doyle, before an own goal from Warren O'Hora gave Doncaster late hope. The result marked just the third league victory of the season for Russell Martin's side, while McCann lamented his team's missed opportunities and defensive lapses before half-time.

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