EFL League One
Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: The Keepmoat Stadium
Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Stats - EFL League One 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday carries real history into this round of the EFL League One.
The two sides meet on 24/10 (Saturday) at The Keepmoat Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday
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 Sheffield Wednesday call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Sheffield Wednesday
Last updated on 23-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sheffield Wednesday the side to beat, with roughly 35% 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 10 match into their EFL League One. Here is where The Rovers stand:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost
0.9 points per game
10 scored, at 1 a game
13 conceded, at 1.3 a game
The Rovers, season-wide
2 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Isaac Hutchinson, 2 goals
Most assists: Bayley McCann, 2 assists
Recent results — Doncaster Rovers
20/10/2026 14:45
17/10/2026 10:00
10/10/2026 10:00
06/10/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
Sheffield Wednesday: how they are travelling
Sheffield Wednesday come in 10 matches into their EFL League One.
Here is what The Owls have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost
1.8 points per game
20 scored, at 2 a game
10 conceded, at 1 a game
The Owls, season-wide
6 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jamal Lowe, 5 goals
Most assists: Kieran Morrison, 3 assists
Recent results — The Owls
20/10/2026 14:45
17/10/2026 10:00
10/10/2026 10:00
06/10/2026 14:00
22/09/2026 14:00
The head-to-head favours Doncaster Rovers
Recent meetings have tended to go Doncaster Rovers's way against Sheffield Wednesday.
From 9 match(es):
Doncaster Rovers: 6 win(s)
Sheffield Wednesday: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 0
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction.
Form comparison Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday
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
L
W
W
L
|
0.9 |
| Home |
L
W
L
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
L
D
L
|
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.3 | 2 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.2 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.79 | 1.4 |
Away Team
Sheffield Wednesday
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
D
D
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
D
D
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Away |
L
D
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.89 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.15 | 1.54 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After analysing different betting markets for Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday, under 9.5 corners stands out as the best option based on both teams’ playing styles.
We don’t expect a game filled with attacks, which should reduce the number of corners. With this in mind, backing under 9.5 corners looks like a solid bet.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Doncaster Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in EFL League One, which makes this a strong betting option.
Fixture information - Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday
Match: Doncaster Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday
Competition: EFL League One
Date: Saturday, 24/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: The Keepmoat Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Donny vs Sheffield Wednesday that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.83
Both Teams to Score
60%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
80%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 54%
Cards
5
League: 3.87
Corners
10
League: 10.99
Home Team
Doncaster Rovers
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
L
|
0.9 |
| Home |
L
W
L
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
L
D
L
|
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.3 | 2 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.2 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.79 | 1.4 |
Away Team
Sheffield Wednesday
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
D
D
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
D
D
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Away |
L
D
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.89 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.15 | 1.54 |
Corners
11.3 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Doncaster Rovers received +4% more corners than Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL League One
10.9 / Match
Stockport County
(2)
Leicester
(7)
Burton Albion
(3)
Peterborough United
(3)
AFC Wimbledon
(6)
Plymouth Argyle
(7)
Notts County
(4)(0)
Notts County
(2)
AFC Wimbledon
(8)
Huddersfield Town
(4)
Stockport County
(8)
Wigan Athletic
(9)
Peterborough United
(6)
Wycombe Wanderers
Cards
2.2 / Match
+5% Cards / Match
Sheffield Wednesday received +5% more cards than Doncaster Rovers in the EFL League One
2.3 / Match
Stockport County
(2)
Leicester
(3)
Burton Albion
(3)
Peterborough United
(1)
AFC Wimbledon
(3)
Plymouth Argyle
(3)
Notts County
(2)(2)
Notts County
(2)
AFC Wimbledon
(3)
Huddersfield Town
(3)
Stockport County
(2)
Wigan Athletic
(3)
Peterborough United
(2)
Wycombe Wanderers
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+100%
Sheffield Wednesday is +100% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Stockport County
(0)
Leicester
(1)
Burton Albion
(1)
Peterborough United
(2)
AFC Wimbledon
(0)
Plymouth Argyle
(2)
Notts County
(1)(0)
Notts County
(5)
AFC Wimbledon
(2)
Huddersfield Town
(0)
Stockport County
(0)
Wigan Athletic
(2)
Peterborough United
(2)
Wycombe Wanderers
Goals Conceded
1.3 / Match
+23%
Doncaster Rovers condeded +23% more goals than Sheffield Wednesday
1 / Match
Stockport County
(2)
Leicester
(2)
Burton Albion
(0)
Peterborough United
(0)
AFC Wimbledon
(1)
Plymouth Argyle
(3)
Notts County
(1)(2)
Notts County
(0)
AFC Wimbledon
(2)
Huddersfield Town
(0)
Stockport County
(0)
Wigan Athletic
(1)
Peterborough United
(1)
Wycombe Wanderers
EFL League One Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Huddersfield Town
|
11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 2 |
| 2 |
Stockport County
|
11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 2 |
| 3 |
Bradford City
|
11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 1.91 |
| 4 |
Cambridge United
|
11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 20 | 1.82 |
| 5 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 1.58 |
| 6 |
Reading
|
11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 1.64 |
| 7 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 1.8 |
| 8 |
Oxford United
|
9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 |
| 9 |
Stevenage
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Leicester
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Mansfield Town
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Leyton Orient
|
11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 1.27 |
| 13 |
Luton Town
|
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 14 |
Burton Albion
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 15 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 14 | 1.27 |
| 16 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 12 | 1.09 |
| 17 |
Blackpool
|
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 18 |
Notts County
|
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 10 | 1 |
| 19 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 20 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 21 |
Peterborough United
|
11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 9 | 0.82 |
| 22 |
Barnsley
|
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 23 |
Bromley
|
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 25 | -16 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 24 |
Wigan Athletic
|
10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 7 | 0.7 |
Odds
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