- Doncaster form: Doncaster won 1 and tied 2 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
- Notts County form: Notts County won 1, tied 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 in all competitions.
- Head-to-head: Donny have not won any of their last 2 home games against Notts County.
Styles clash at Eco-Power Stadium
Recent results and standings
Donny are Donny's only home draw of the season so far and their only failure to put a goal on the board in League One 2026/2027. It was a disappointing 1-3 home loss to Middlesbrough in EFL Cup 2026/2027, followed by a 2-2 away draw with Stevenage Borough in League One 2026/2027.
As such, Donny arrive in mid-table 19th spot with a return of 2 points from 3 games, while Notts County are in 6th spot with 5 points from 3 matches. Their two results so far in League One 2026/2027 tell the story, as the Magpies earned a 1-1 draw at home to Championship's Leicester City before picking up a 2-2 draw away at Luton Town. They then beat Burton Albion 2-1 at home in the League One 2026/2027.
Managers and tactics
Donny boss Grant McCann has been in charge since May 2023 and he sets up his side in a 4-2-3-1 shape with a structure first mentality, looking to catch opponents off guard on the break and being compact at the back when they're not in possession. On the other hand, Martin Paterson has been at the helm of the Magpies since June 2025 and he prefers to set them up in a way where they press high up the field, looking to win the ball back quickly and then run at the opposing backline on the counter.
Notts County are a good price to beat Donny
Doncaster are the slight favorites at 1.88 in this one, but we're going to take Notts County at 3.9 as they will fancy their chances in the third-tier. The draw is also a big price at 3.7, so it's very possible that this game will go against the grain and see the visitors get something from the game.
Over 2.5 goals at 1.88 and Both Teams To Score at 1.75 appeal most, as this game should be open and competitive. The head-to-head record between these sides is pretty even, with Donny edging it slightly, winning 1 and drawing 1 of their two meetings in all current competitions. That win came in League Two 2024/2025, when Donny ran out 2-1 winners away at Meadow Lane. Notts County are still in search of a first away win in League One 2026/2027 after 1 game on the road, with 1 draw and 0 defeats so far.
- Jack Senior is Donny's main goal threat this term with 2 goals in 3 matches, while Bayley McCann has added a spark to their offense by providing 1 assist in 2 appearances.
- Luka Smyth is leading the line for Notts County with 2 goals in 3 games, but he has also provided 2 of their last 5 goals, while Nicholas Tsaroulla has been a hub of creativity with 2 assists in 3 games.
