Mansfield Town FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Mansfield Town FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at One Call Stadium.
- Mansfield Town FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 7 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 May | Cardiff City FC | H | 5–4 | W |
| 28 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Stockport County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Luton Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 21 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Mansfield Town FC | Doncaster Rovers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #21 |
| 8 | Points | 6 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 3 / 3 |
| 10 | Scored | 8 |
| 13 | Conceded | 9 |
| -3 | GD | -1 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 0.86 |
| 29% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Mansfield Town FC this season
Mansfield Town FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Mansfield Town FC are 17th (8 pts). Doncaster Rovers FC are 21st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Mansfield Town FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/–
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Mansfield Town FC
| Nathan Moriah-Welsh | 2 G | 2 A |
| Jonathan Russell | 2 G | 1 A |
| Michael Smith | 2 G | |
| Louis Reed | 2 G | |
| Rhys Oates | 1 G | 1 A |
Doncaster Rovers FC
| Isaac Hutchinson | 2 G |
| Jack Senior | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Mansfield Town FC get us underway at One Call Stadium.
- 5' It’s high time Nigel Clough made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The 31-year-old Frazer Blake-Tracy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Mansfield Town FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Liam Thompson made 392 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 26' Rhys Oates is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 31' Mansfield Town FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 36' England international Liam Roberts has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' It looks surprising Doncaster Rovers FC does not make any changes. Stephen McLaughlin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. Isaac Hutchinson is replaced by Brandon Hanlan on 46 minute.
- 49' GOAL! Jack Senior fires home to make it 1-1!
- 54' 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.
- 56' That is a card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Sean Grehan will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' Sean Grehan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 57 appearances.
- 64' The whistle greets Stephen McLaughlin as he departs to be replaced by Owen Dodgson.
- 65' Harry Clifton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robbie Gotts on 65 minute.
- 70' Alfie May is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Doncaster Rovers FC tonight.
- 74' Louis Reed makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Mansfield Town FC are in front.
- 79' The Doncaster Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Sean Grehan is withdrawn and Hakeeb Adelakun gets his opportunity.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Frazer Blake-Tracy on 82 minutes.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Liam Thompson on 86 minutes.
- 90' Michael Smith makes way for Nathan Moriah-Welsh at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Mansfield Town FC.
- It finishes all square. Mansfield Town FC and Doncaster Rovers FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Mansfield Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 7
- 1
- 3
- 14
-
25
Louis Reed ↓ Elliott Hewitt 90'
- 5
-
18
Rhys Oates ↓ George Maris 90'
- 20
-
13
Jonathan Russell ↓ Regan Hendry 64'
- 16
Bench
-
4
Elliott Hewitt ↑ 90'
- 21
- 2
-
10
George Maris ↑ 90'
-
22
Nathan Moriah-Welsh ↑ 90'
-
24
Regan Hendry ↑ 64'
-
39
Owen Dodgson ↑ 64'
Coach
Nigel Clough
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 10
- 21
- 23
- 12
-
22
Robbie Gotts ↓ Harry Clifton 65'
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
27
Sean Grehan ↓ Hakeeb Adelakun 79'
Bench
-
47
Hakeeb Adelakun ↑ 79'
-
9
Brandon Hanlan ↑ 46'
-
15
Harry Clifton ↑ 65'
-
19
Jordan Thomas ↑ 90'
- 25
- 11
- 42
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rhys Oates | 2 |
| Louis Reed | 1 |
| Jonathan Russell | 1 |
| Jack Senior | 1 |
Head to Head
Mansfield Town FC Form
2026-08-15
Mansfield Town FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2026-05-02
Mansfield Town FC
5–4
Cardiff City FC
W
2026-04-28
Peterborough United FC
0–0
Mansfield Town FC
D
2026-04-25
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–4
Mansfield Town FC
W
2026-04-21
Stockport County FC
0–1
Mansfield Town FC
W
2026-04-18
Mansfield Town FC
2–2
Luton Town FC
D
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
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
2026-04-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
L
2026-04-18
Northampton Town FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2026-04-11
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–0
Reading FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.79
Mansfield Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 67% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Mansfield Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Mansfield Town FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
54%
Mansfield Town FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Mansfield Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.3%
1 – 0
5.2%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — Mansfield Town FC
| Handicap | Mansfield Town FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

