Doncaster Rovers FC vs Notts County FC, League One 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Doncaster Rovers FC vs Notts County FC — League One at Keepmoat Stadium.
- Doncaster Rovers FC 5 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Notts County FC 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Zac Kennard-Kettle (England)
- Assistant 1 Matt McGrath
- Assistant 2 Martin Parker (England)
3 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Burton Albion FC | 5 | 8 |
| 6 | Cambridge United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 5 | 8 |
| 8 | Reading FC | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | Leyton Orient FC | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 4 | 7 |
| 11 | Blackpool FC | 5 | 7 |
| 12 | Notts County FC | 5 | 7 |
| 13 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 5 | 7 |
| 14 | Barnsley FC | 5 | 7 |
| 15 | AFC Wimbledon | 5 | 7 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 5 | 6 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 18 | Leicester City FC | 5 | 5 |
| 19 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 5 | 4 |
| 20 | Peterborough United FC | 5 | 4 |
| 21 | Bromley FC | 5 | 4 |
| 22 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 5 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 5 | 3 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 5 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Notts County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Stevenage FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | Mansfield Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 May | Peterborough United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Stevenage FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Luton Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Aug | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | Brackley Town FC | A | 5–6 | L |
| 30 Nov | Peterborough United FC | A | 3–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Doncaster Rovers FC | Notts County FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #12 |
| 3 | Points | 7 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 0 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 4 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 7 |
| 8 | Conceded | 6 |
| -2 | GD | +1 |
| 0.60 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 0% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Notts County FC this season
Notts County FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC are 22nd (3 pts). Notts County FC are 12th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Notts County FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/2
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Notts County FC
| Oliver Cooper | 3 G | |
| Luka Smyth | 2 G | |
| Callum Roberts | 1 G | 1 A |
| Conor Grant | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Keepmoat Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Doncaster Rovers FC and Notts County FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' The 28-year-old James Gibbons has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Hindolo Mustapha needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brandon Hanlan made 182 appearances and scored 35 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Notts County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 50' Doncaster Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Notts County FC's shape.
- 55' Doncaster Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 60' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jack Senior suffering a number of foals already.
- 65' Notts County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Doncaster Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Notts County FC's compact .
- 75' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Notts County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' Notts County FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 90' Doncaster Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Doncaster Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
9
Brandon Hanlan ↓ Leon Ayinde 69'
- 21
- 23
-
12
Neill Byrne ↓ Harry Clifton 77'
- 22
-
7
Tommi O'Reilly ↓ Bayley McCann 69'
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
27
Sean Grehan ↓ James Husband 90'
Bench
-
3
James Husband ↑ 90'
-
15
Harry Clifton ↑ 77'
- 8
-
19
Jordan Thomas ↑ 77'
-
25
Bayley McCann ↑ 69'
-
11
Leon Ayinde ↑ 69'
- 42
Notts County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 12
- 25
- 8
-
11
Conor Grant ↓ Daniel Kanu 63'
-
14
Darius Lipsiuc ↓ Maz Kouhyar 46'
- 27
-
42
Hindolo Mustapha ↓ Jack Evans 70'
-
19
Luka Smyth ↓ Callum Roberts 63'
Bench
- 21
- 44
- 26
-
15
Jack Evans ↑ 70'
-
7
Callum Roberts ↑ 63'
-
9
Daniel Kanu ↑ 63'
-
17
Maz Kouhyar ↑ 46'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Isaac Hutchinson | 1 |
| Oliver Cooper | 1 |
Head to Head
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2026-09-01
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Notts County FC
D
2026-08-29
Stevenage FC
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2026-08-22
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Barnsley FC
D
2026-08-15
Mansfield Town FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2026-05-02
Peterborough United FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2026-04-25
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Stevenage FC
D
Notts County FC Form
2026-09-01
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Notts County FC
D
2026-08-29
Notts County FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2026-08-22
Luton Town FC
2–2
Notts County FC
D
2026-08-15
Notts County FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2025-11-01
Brackley Town FC
6–5
Notts County FC
L
2024-11-30
Peterborough United FC
4–3
Notts County FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Notts County FC xG
I would bet for:
Doncaster Rovers FC or Notts County FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Notts County FC
63%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Notts County FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC
| Handicap | Doncaster Rovers FC covers | Push | Notts County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Notts County FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

