EFL League One
Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 12:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: The Keepmoat Stadium
Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley Prediction & Stats - EFL League One 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley carries real history into this round of the EFL League One.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at The Keepmoat Stadium, 12:30 (UK time).
Read the Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Doncaster Rovers the side to beat, with roughly 47% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League One odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Doncaster Rovers Preview
Doncaster Rovers reach this fixture 1 match into their EFL League One. Here is where The Rovers stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
The Rovers, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alfie May, 1 goals
Most assists: Jay McGrath, 1 assists
Recent results — Doncaster Rovers
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 07:30
21/04/2026 14:45
Barnsley: how they are travelling
Barnsley come in 1 matches into their EFL League One.
Here is what The Tykes have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
0 scored, at 0 a game
1 conceded, at 1 a game
The Tykes, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Cameron McGeehan, 1 goals
Most assists: Reyes Cleary, 1 assists
Recent results — The Tykes
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
28/04/2026 14:45
25/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Barnsley
Barnsley have generally come out ahead of The Rovers in their recent meetings.
From 20 match(es):
Barnsley: 8 win(s)
Doncaster Rovers: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley prediction.
Form comparison Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Doncaster Rovers
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.03 | 0 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
0.72 | 0 | 1.72 |
Away Team
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 2.62 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.39 | 1.39 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley
Match: Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley
Competition: EFL League One
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 12:30 (UK time)
Venue: The Keepmoat Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Donny vs the Colliers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 69%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 85%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 54%
Cards
0
League: 3.31
Corners
0
League: 10.31
Home Team
Doncaster Rovers
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.03 | 0 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
0.72 | 0 | 1.72 |
Away Team
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 2.62 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.39 | 1.39 | 0 |
Corners
8 / Match
+75% Corners / Match
Barnsley received +75% more corners than Doncaster Rovers in the EFL League One
14 / Match
Mansfield Town
(1)(12)
Bromley
Cards
1 / Match
+200% Cards / Match
Barnsley received +200% more cards than Doncaster Rovers in the EFL League One
3 / Match
Mansfield Town
(1)(3)
Bromley
Goals Scored
1 / Match
100%
Doncaster Rovers is 100% better in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Mansfield Town
(1)(0)
Bromley
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+50%
Doncaster Rovers condeded +50% more goals than Barnsley
1 / Match
Mansfield Town
(2)(1)
Bromley
EFL League One Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Huddersfield Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Bradford City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Stockport County
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Bromley
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Mansfield Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Cambridge United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
Luton Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Blackpool
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 |
Burton Albion
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
Leicester
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |
Notts County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 |
Stevenage
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 |
Oxford United
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 |
Barnsley
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Leyton Orient
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Wigan Athletic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
Reading
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |
Peterborough United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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