Crystal Palace Defeats Doncaster Rovers 2-0 In FA Cup Match

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March 14 2026, 05:00 PM

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Crystal Palace secured a spot in the FA Cup fifth round by defeating Doncaster Rovers 2-0 at the Eco-Power Stadium. Daniel Munoz and Justin Devenny scored on either side of halftime, ensuring victory for Oliver Glasner's team. Despite dominating possession early on, Palace faced a potential upset as Doncaster registered the first shot on target through Ethan Ennis, who tested Matt Turner.

Palace took the lead in the 31st minute when Daichi Kamada's clever free-kick allowed Jean-Philippe Mateta to hit the post, with Munoz capitalising on the rebound. Doncaster began the second half strongly, with Luke Molyneux cutting inside from the right but missing his shot. Just as Doncaster seemed to gain momentum, Palace struck again with Devenny's quality finish.

Palace Beats Doncaster Rovers 2-0 in FA Cup

Devenny received a pass from Will Hughes and lofted it over Teddy Sharman-Lowe 10 minutes after halftime. Despite Grant McCann's team pushing for a goal, Molyneux's curled effort went over the bar, and Turner saved Owen Bailey's close-range attempt late in the game. This win marked Palace's first entry into the FA Cup fifth round since 2021-22.

Devenny was instrumental in Palace's success, achieving a team-high expected goals (xG) total of 1.03. He also matched Mateta with three shots each for Palace. At 21 years and 122 days old, Devenny became Palace's youngest FA Cup scorer since Michael Olise scored against Hartlepool United in February 2022.

Despite their efforts, Doncaster had 15 shots during the match but failed to score. This was their highest number of attempts without scoring in an FA Cup match since their defeat to Palace in February 2019. The League Two side showed determination but couldn't convert their chances into goals.

The match highlighted Crystal Palace's resilience and ability to capitalise on key moments. Their progression in the tournament reflects their strategic play and effective execution during crucial phases of the game.