Northampton vs Doncaster Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

League One Betting Preview: Northampton vs Doncaster

Bottom club Northampton go head-to-head with Doncaster at Sixfields Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 18 April.

We are expecting a low number of goals when Northampton meet Doncaster. The odds of -102 for Under 2.5 look really attractive and we can play the Total Goals market with confidence.

Northampton Town have been defeated in their last seven league games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.

Doncaster Rovers claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred against Reading at Eco-Power Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northampton have beaten Doncaster in their last two encounters, winning by 2-1 and 2-0 scorelines when travelling to Eco-Power Stadium. In the previous 5 H2H meetings, there have been two wins apiece and one draw.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Doncaster	46	17	9	20	50	69	-19	50:69	60
24	Northampton	46	9	8	29	39	74	-35	39:74	35

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Confirmed Lineups

Northampton confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lee Burge (GK), Jack Burroughs, Max Dyche, John Guthrie, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Tyrese Fornah, Cameron McGeehan, Dean Campbell, Michael Jacobs, Tom Eaves, Sam Hoskins.

Doncaster confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala (GK), Jamie Sterry, Sean Grehan, Matthew Pearson, Jack Senior, Robbie Gotts, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Elliot Lee, Harry Clifton, Hakeeb Adelakun.

Northampton vs Doncaster Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Northampton vs Doncaster betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

The stats imply that we’ll see a low-scoring League One clash, with a total goal count of two or less expected based on the information to hand. Secure a price of -102 for Under 2.5 Goals.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide League One betting predictions.

Key Northampton vs Doncaster league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Northampton games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Northampton games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Doncaster games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Doncaster games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 50.5% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northampton 1 - 1 Doncaster

There are odds of +500 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tom Eaves to Score +310

Tom Eaves (Northampton) has managed two goals in his past five League One home games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +310 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Tom Eaves Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+750

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Northampton vs Doncaster Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Full-Time Result odds of -152 suggest that Doncaster Rovers are likely victors and there’s a 60% probability that the favourites win this League One clash. Northampton Town are the +370 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Doncaster -0.75 at -125. If they beat Northampton by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -147.

Bettors love the flexibility that hundreds of markets provide and that is for every League One game. The best football betting sites ensure that their customers always have plenty of options.

Full-Time Result

1

+370

X

+280

2

-152

Half-Time Result

1

+360

X

+132

2

+116

Double Chance

1X

+106

12

-455

X2

-667

Draw No Bet

1

+240

2

-385

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-114

2 Hcp -0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

-100

Billy Sharp is the First Goalscorer favourite at +300 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +116.

Billy Sharp (Doncaster)

First

+116

Anytime

+300

Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)

First

+170

Anytime

+430

Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Glenn Middleton (Doncaster)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Elliot Lee (Doncaster)

First

+235

Anytime

+550

Owen Bailey (Doncaster)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Harry Clifton (Doncaster)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Sam Hoskins (Northampton)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Tom Eaves (Northampton)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Matty Pearson (Doncaster)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Elliott List (Northampton)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Terry Taylor (Northampton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Liam Shaw (Northampton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Conor McCarthy (Northampton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Jamie Sterry (Doncaster)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Jack Senior (Doncaster)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Nesta Guinness-Walker (Northampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Neill Byrne (Doncaster)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

George Broadbent (Doncaster)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

James Maxwell (Doncaster)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Jay McGrath (Doncaster)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Willis (Northampton)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Jon Guthrie (Northampton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Stats: League One matches only
Northampton have gone without a win at Sixfields Stadium in the last five games. Colin Calderwood's side have collected six defeats, two wins and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Doncaster have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

The last Sixfields Stadium meeting saw Doncaster beat Northampton 1-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Northampton Home Stats		2-2-6	2.50	1.00	1.50	5	5	6	4
Doncaster Away Stats		4-1-5	2.50	0.90	1.60	6	4	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

Northampton vs Doncaster Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Northampton vs Doncaster team news before betting. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed League One lineups and the latest on injuries.

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