Doncaster vs Northampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025


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 | |
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12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 11:16 | 17 |
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11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 8:10 | 14 |
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:
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.
It’s possible to combine Under 2.5 Goals with other picks in order to land a larger price. A Bet Builder is an ideal way of making this happen, with bettors needing all the various legs to win.
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Correct Score Prediction
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
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
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.





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 | |
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5-4-1 | 2.50 | 1.60 | 0.90 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
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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


- 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
- 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
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Doncaster this season are Owen Bailey (5), Billy Sharp (2), Luke Molyneux (2)
- Top Assistors for Doncaster this season are James Maxwell (2), Jordan Gibson (2), Luke Molyneux (2)
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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
Previous Northampton Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |
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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 |















































