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League One Betting Preview: Doncaster vs Northampton

Doncaster host Northampton in this League One clash at Eco-Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Defences Could Be On Top

We’re not expecting the net to bulge on too many occasions when Doncaster clash with Northampton. On this basis, we’re wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this pick is available at -141.

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Northampton Beat Doncaster in their Last Clash

Doncaster Rovers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 4-0 scoreline occurred away from home at BetWright Stadium against Leyton Orient.

Northampton Town were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-1 at home to Rotherham United at Sixfields Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-0 League Two away victory for Northampton at Eco-Power Stadium when last facing Doncaster. There have been two Doncaster wins, one Northampton success and one draw in the past 4 H2H games.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
10 Doncaster logo Doncaster 12 5 2 5 11 16 -5 11:16 17
14 Northampton logo Northampton 11 4 2 5 8 10 -2 8:10 14
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Doncaster vs Northampton Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Doncaster vs Northampton with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this League One showdown. We are able to get a price of -141 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the League One action.

Key Doncaster vs Northampton league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 6 Doncaster games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Doncaster games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Northampton games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Northampton games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Northampton games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 58.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Doncaster Doncaster logo 1 - 1 Northampton logo Northampton

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +450 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Hoskins to Score +510 BetMGM logo

Sam Hoskins (Northampton) has netted four goals in his past eight League One matches away from home. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +510.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -141
Asian Handicap Northampton +0.75 -132
Anytime Goalscorer Sam Hoskins +510

We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Under 2.5, Northampton to cover the +0.75 Asian Handicap merged with Sam Hoskins (Northampton) to be on the scoresheet.

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Doncaster vs Northampton Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Doncaster Victory

With a roughly 56% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -128 betting odds for Doncaster Rovers winning this League One clash. The +340 means that Northampton Town are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

There’s -102 when it comes to Doncaster -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Northampton lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -130.

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Billy Sharp Heads First Goalscorer Market

Billy Sharp is the market leader at +350 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals
Billy Sharp (Doncaster)
First
+150
Anytime
+350
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Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
First
+215
Anytime
+480
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Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)
First
+265
Anytime
+600
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Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
First
+310
Anytime
+650
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Past Ten Doncaster Games at Home Have Yielded Five Wins

Doncaster have collected five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Northampton have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The most recent Eco-Power Stadium meeting saw Northampton claim a 2-0 win over Doncaster.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Doncaster logo Doncaster Home Stats 5-4-1 2.50 1.60 0.90 5 5 7 3
Northampton logo Northampton Away Stats 3-2-5 2.40 1.00 1.40 5 5 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Doncaster logo Doncaster League Stats
Northampton logo Northampton League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Doncaster vs Northampton Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Doncaster vs Northampton team news before wagering. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League One lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Previous Doncaster Lineups

11 Oct League One
Leyton Orient 4-0 Doncaster
04 Oct League One
Doncaster 1-1 Burton
27 Sep League One
Luton 1-0 Doncaster
24 Sep EFL Cup
Tottenham 3-0 Doncaster
20 Sep League One
Doncaster 1-2 Wimbledon
13 Sep League One
Wigan 3-0 Doncaster

Previous Northampton Lineups

11 Oct League One
Northampton 1-2 Rotherham
04 Oct League One
Port Vale 0-0 Northampton
27 Sep League One
Northampton 2-0 Bolton
20 Sep League One
Wycombe 2-0 Northampton
13 Sep League One
Northampton 1-0 Blackpool
30 Aug League One
Leyton Orient 0-1 Northampton
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2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Stevenage 10 8 1 1 17:8 25
2 Bradford 11 7 3 1 20:13 24
3 Cardiff 11 7 2 2 19:9 23
4 Stockport 12 6 4 2 18:14 22
5 Wimbledon 12 7 1 4 17:13 22
6 Lincoln 11 6 3 2 17:10 21
7 Bolton 13 5 5 3 18:15 20
8 Huddersfield 12 6 1 5 18:15 19
9 Barnsley 10 5 2 3 16:14 17
10 Doncaster 12 5 2 5 11:16 17
11 Luton 11 5 1 5 14:13 16
12 Mansfield 11 4 3 4 16:14 15
13 Leyton Orient 12 4 2 6 20:22 14
14 Northampton 11 4 2 5 8:10 14
15 Port Vale 12 3 4 5 11:11 13
16 Exeter 12 4 1 7 12:13 13
17 Wigan 12 3 4 5 15:17 13
18 Plymouth 11 4 1 6 16:19 13
19 Wycombe 12 3 3 6 14:15 12
20 Burton 11 3 3 5 10:15 12
21 Reading 11 2 5 4 12:16 11
22 Rotherham 11 3 2 6 11:16 11
23 Blackpool 12 2 2 8 10:20 8
24 Peterborough 11 2 1 8 8:20 7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Stevenage 5 5 0 0 8:1 15
2 Bradford 5 5 0 0 11:5 15
3 Bolton 6 4 2 0 13:4 14
4 Huddersfield 7 4 1 2 11:6 13
5 Wimbledon 6 4 1 1 9:4 13
6 Cardiff 6 4 0 2 14:8 12
7 Lincoln 6 3 2 1 11:7 11
8 Stockport 6 3 2 1 8:5 11
9 Doncaster 6 3 2 1 8:5 11
10 Mansfield 5 3 1 1 10:5 10
11 Wigan 6 3 1 2 9:5 10
12 Northampton 6 3 1 2 6:3 10
13 Barnsley 5 3 1 1 10:8 10
14 Luton 5 3 0 2 5:4 9
15 Leyton Orient 6 2 2 2 11:7 8
16 Wycombe 6 2 2 2 9:7 8
17 Rotherham 5 2 2 1 7:6 8
18 Blackpool 6 2 2 2 9:10 8
19 Exeter 6 2 1 3 9:7 7
20 Plymouth 6 2 1 3 7:8 7
21 Reading 5 2 1 2 5:6 7
22 Burton 6 2 1 3 5:9 7
23 Port Vale 6 1 2 3 5:7 5
24 Peterborough 5 1 1 3 3:8 4