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As Doncaster Rovers prepare to host Barnsley FC in an intriguing League One clash on August 22, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms to the table. Doncaster has struggled recently, securing just one victory in their last five matches, which casts a shadow over their tactical cohesion. Despite this, playing at home at the Eco-Power Stadium may provide them with a vital boost as they look to exploit Barnsley’s weaknesses.
Barnsley, in contrast, has found a more favorable rhythm, winning three of their last five encounters. Their current form suggests improved attacking prowess and defensive organization, with the visitors likely to leverage their momentum to dictate the game’s tempo. The bookmakers have installed Doncaster as slight favorites at 1.98, with Barnsley’s odds sitting at 3.42, reflecting the uncertain nature of the fixture.
Our model assigns a 47.1% probability to a home win, with a close potential for a draw at 25.6%, and a 27.2% chance favoring Barnsley. With Doncaster seeking to turn their fortunes around and Barnsley aiming to capitalize on their success, this matchup promises to be competitive. While predictions suggest a tight affair, the outcome remains inherently unpredictable.
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| Doncaster 46.7% |
Draw 25.5% |
Barnsley 27.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.02 | 3.83 | 3.47 | |
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1.98 | 3.6 | 3.35 | |
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1.96 | 3.72 | 3.47 | Watch and Bet |
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1.92 | 3.75 | 3.4 | |
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2.02 | 3.67 | 3.31 | |
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2.05 | 3.65 | 3.35 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Mansfield Town – Doncaster Rovers – 2:1 08.08.26 Stockport County – Doncaster Rovers – 1:2 penalties 01.08.26 Doncaster Rovers – Lincoln City – 0:1 29.07.26 Doncaster Rovers – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 0:2 25.07.26 Harrogate Town – Doncaster Rovers – 2:2 |
15.08.26 Barnsley FC – Bromley FC – 0:1 08.08.26 Barnsley FC – Wigan Athletic – 2:1 penalties 01.08.26 Barnsley FC – Lincoln City – 3:0 25.07.26 Scarborough Athletic – Barnsley FC – 0:2 11.07.26 York City – Barnsley FC – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 21.03.26 Barnsley FC – Doncaster Rovers – 0:1 08.11.25 Doncaster Rovers – Barnsley FC – 1:2 29.10.24 Barnsley FC – Doncaster Rovers – 1:3 11.10.22 Doncaster Rovers – Barnsley FC – 2:4 15.03.19 Doncaster Rovers – Barnsley FC – 0:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Huddersfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Stockport County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Bradford City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Luton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Cambridge Utd | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Sheffield Wed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Mansfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Bromley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | MK Dons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Oxford Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Leicester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Wycombe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Burton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Stevenage | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Reading | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Wigan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 21 | Barnsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 | Plymouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 24 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
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