Doncaster host Stockport County at home on October 20, 2026, in a League One clash that looks finely poised despite contrasting starts to the season. Rovers come into this fixture with a 67% win rate from their opening three league games, scoring six and conceding five, indicating an attacking intent but also a susceptibility at the back. Their recent form, with two wins from three, suggests a confident side building momentum.
Conversely, Stockport County have had a more stuttering start, securing one win and one loss from their two matches, scoring three and conceding two. While their win rate is lower at 50%, their defensive record is slightly more robust. Historically, this fixture has favoured Stockport, who have dominated recent head-to-head encounters, winning four of the last five and even securing a resounding 5-1 victory. Doncaster’s single point against Stockport in recent history came from a 1-1 draw. The bookmakers reflect this historical dominance, giving Stockport a 45% win probability, identical to a draw, with Doncaster only having a 10% chance of victory. This match promises to be a tight affair where Doncaster will look to defy the odds and recent history, while Stockport will aim to continue their strong run against their rivals.
1. T. Simkin, 27. S. Grehan, 12. N. Byrne, 6. J. McGrath, 11. L. Ayinde, 22. R. Gotts, 8. G. Broadbent, 16. T. Nixon, 4. O. Bailey, 21. I. Hutchinson, 10. A. May
1. O. Whatmuff, 25. M. Jobe, 6. E. O'Connell, 5. E. Pye, 15. R. Glover, 4. L. Bate, 10. O. Norwood, 23. B. Osborn, 7. J. Diamond, 19. K. Wootton, 20. J. Adigun
Match events
21' Card Yellow Card — Owen Bailey (Doncaster)
34' Card Yellow Card — Grant McCann (Doncaster)
49' Card Yellow Card — Jack Diamond (Stockport County)
53' Goal Normal Goal — Mamadou Jobe (Stockport County)
58' Goal Missed Penalty — Oliver Norwood (Stockport County)
59' Goal Normal Goal — Kyle Wootton (Stockport County) (assists: Oliver Norwood)
60' subst Substitution 1 — Lewis Bate (Stockport County) (assists: Lewis Fiorini)
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