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Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday

Owen Bailey's brace earned Doncaster a 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday to pile the pressure on Owls boss Henrik Pedersen.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday
Key Things to Know
  • Doncaster Rovers defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 in their Sky Bet League One clash.
  • Doncaster captain Owen Bailey scored both goals in the opening 16 minutes.
  • Goalkeeper Tommy Simkin produced several vital saves to preserve Doncaster's clean sheet.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Doncaster Rovers defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 in Sky Bet League One at the Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday. Doncaster captain Owen Bailey scored an early brace with goals in the sixth and 16th minutes, establishing a commanding first-half lead that piled pressure on Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen.

Wednesday pushed back in the second half but were repeatedly denied by Doncaster goalkeeper Tommy Simkin, who made key saves against Barry Bannan, Ali Al-Hamadi, and Mason Burstow. Bailey was later denied a hat-trick by Ashley Maynard-Brewer, and the visiting Wednesday squad was booed off the pitch at full-time.

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