Doncaster Rovers vs Chesterfield | Betting Tips, Predictions & Stats (, EFL Trophy)

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

Doncaster Rovers sit 1st in the table after 3 games, averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per home match this season. Chesterfield are 2nd after 3 games, averaging 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded on the road. Chesterfield carry the better away form into this fixture (6/10, 60%), while Doncaster Rovers have won 4/10 at home (40%).

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Doncaster Rovers have seen 3+ goals in only 20% of home fixtures; Chesterfield in 30% away. Doncaster Rovers average 0.7 scored and 1.2 conceded at home, Chesterfield 1.3 and 0.8 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides — Doncaster Rovers at 30% in home games (3/10), Chesterfield at 50% away (5/10). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Chesterfield are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). Doncaster Rovers are lower at home (20%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals — Doncaster Rovers have stayed under 3 goals in 80% of home games, Chesterfield in 70% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

League Table

The full EFL Trophy table for the 2025/2026 season, with Doncaster Rovers (1st) and Chesterfield (2nd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

EFL Trophy 2025/2026

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Goals	GD	Pts
1	Luton Town	8	6	0	2	20:10	+10	18
2	Northampton Town	7	6	0	1	15:6	+9	18
3	Doncaster Rovers H	7	5	1	1	17:6	+11	16
4	Stockport County	8	4	2	2	16:12	+4	14
5	Huddersfield Town	6	4	1	1	15:5	+10	13
6	Port Vale	6	4	1	1	15:8	+7	13
7	Plymouth Argyle	6	4	0	2	14:8	+6	12
8	Harrogate Town	5	4	0	1	10:5	+5	12
9	Swindon Town	5	4	0	1	12:6	+6	12
10	Bolton Wanderers	5	4	0	1	13:3	+10	12
11	AFC Wimbledon	6	4	0	2	16:12	+4	12
12	Crewe Alexandra	4	3	1	0	13:3	+10	10
13	Colchester United	4	3	0	1	6:3	+3	9
14	Salford City	4	3	0	1	11:10	+1	9
15	Rotherham United	5	3	0	2	14:10	+4	9
16	West Ham United U21	5	3	0	2	12:10	+2	9
17	Stevenage	4	3	0	1	13:6	+7	9
18	Lincoln City	4	3	0	1	8:2	+6	9
19	Leyton Orient	4	3	0	1	6:3	+3	9
20	Fleetwood Town	5	2	2	1	13:8	+5	8
21	Bristol Rovers	5	2	2	1	11:10	+1	8
22	Tranmere Rovers	4	2	1	1	6:7	-1	7
23	Walsall	5	2	1	2	7:7	0	7
24	Cambridge United	4	2	1	1	8:6	+2	7
25	Wycombe Wanderers	4	2	0	2	7:5	+2	6
26	Blackpool	4	2	0	2	10:7	+3	6
27	Exeter City	4	2	0	2	5:8	-3	6
28	Cardiff City	4	2	0	2	5:7	-2	6
29	Bradford City	4	2	0	2	8:8	0	6
30	Reading	3	2	0	1	6:4	+2	6
31	Peterborough United	4	2	0	2	7:7	0	6
32	Chesterfield A	4	1	1	2	5:14	-9	4
33	Barnet	3	1	1	1	5:7	-2	4
34	Accrington Stanley	3	1	1	1	5:6	-1	4
35	Wolves U21	3	1	0	2	7:10	-3	3
36	Arsenal U21	3	1	0	2	6:8	-2	3
37	Grimsby Town	3	1	0	2	6:8	-2	3
38	Burton Albion	3	1	0	2	3:4	-1	3
39	Barrow	3	1	0	2	3:7	-4	3
40	Manchester City U21	3	1	0	2	7:8	-1	3
41	Barnsley	4	1	0	3	6:11	-5	3
42	Manchester United U21	3	1	0	2	4:8	-4	3
43	Shrewsbury Town	3	1	0	2	5:6	-1	3
44	Gillingham	3	1	0	2	5:6	-1	3
45	Crawley Town	3	1	0	2	6:6	0	3
46	Notts County	3	1	0	2	2:6	-4	3
47	Newport County	3	1	0	2	2:3	-1	3
48	Tottenham U21	3	0	2	1	8:12	-4	2
49	Cheltenham Town	3	0	1	2	2:5	-3	1
50	Liverpool U21	3	0	1	2	2:6	-4	1
51	Nottingham Forest U21	3	0	1	2	3:6	-3	1
52	Wigan Athletic	3	0	1	2	2:5	-3	1
53	Brighton U21	3	0	1	2	2:5	-3	1
54	Newcastle United U21	3	0	1	2	5:11	-6	1
55	Mansfield Town	3	0	1	2	3:6	-3	1
56	Bromley	3	0	1	2	5:7	-2	1
57	Crystal Palace U21	3	0	1	2	6:11	-5	1
58	Chelsea U21	3	0	1	2	1:6	-5	1
59	Fulham U21	3	0	0	3	2:9	-7	0
60	Leeds United U21	3	0	0	3	3:11	-8	0
61	Everton U21	3	0	0	3	5:12	-7	0
62	Milton Keynes Dons	3	0	0	3	1:10	-9	0
63	Oldham Athletic	3	0	0	3	5:14	-9	0
64	Aston Villa U21	3	0	0	3	4:9	-5	0

Team Form

Chesterfield have shown strong away form this season (60% wins), while Doncaster Rovers have been less dominant at home (40%). The visitors may have the form edge in this one.

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Won	4 (40%)	6 (60%)
Drawn	2 (20%)	3 (30%)
Lost	4 (40%)	1 (10%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Doncaster Rovers have seen both teams score in 30% of home games, Chesterfield in 50% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)	3 (30%)	5 (50%)

Match Goals

Doncaster Rovers (20% Over 2.5 at home) and Chesterfield (30% away) have both featured predominantly in low-scoring matches this season. Under 2.5 Goals looks the stronger play.

Over Goals

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 0.5 Goals	10 (100%)	9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals	6 (60%)	5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals	2 (20%)	3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals	1 (10%)	2 (20%)

Under Goals

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Under 0.5 Goals	0 (0%)	1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals	4 (40%)	5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals	8 (80%)	7 (70%)
Under 3.5 Goals	9 (90%)	8 (80%)

Team Goals

Doncaster Rovers have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Chesterfield in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored	6 (60%)	8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored	1 (10%)	3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored	0 (0%)	2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored	0 (0%)	0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded	7 (70%)	6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded	3 (30%)	2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded	1 (10%)	0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded	1 (10%)	0 (0%)

Goal Totals

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Total Goals Scored	7 (0.7 avg)	13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded	12 (1.2 avg)	8 (0.8 avg)

Match Corners

Chesterfield frequently reach high corner counts away from home (70%), while Doncaster Rovers are lower at home (30%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 7.5 Corners	6 (60%)	9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners	3 (30%)	7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners	2 (20%)	7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners	2 (20%)	5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners	1 (10%)	2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners	0 (0%)	2 (20%)

Team Corners

Doncaster Rovers have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Chesterfield have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 4.5 Corners For	2 (20%)	6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For	1 (10%)	5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For	1 (10%)	3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For	0 (0%)	2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For	0 (0%)	1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

	Doncaster Rovers (Home Form)	Chesterfield (Away Form)
Last X Matches	10	10
Over 4.5 Corners Against	5 (50%)	3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against	4 (40%)	3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against	3 (30%)	3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against	3 (30%)	2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against	1 (10%)	0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Doncaster Rovers and Chesterfield. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

6th Feb, 2025

Chesterfield

5 – 2 HT: 2-1

Doncaster Rovers

Corners 7–7 Cards 2–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

28th Sep, 2024

Doncaster Rovers

0 – 3 HT: 0-1

Chesterfield

Corners 4–10 Cards 7–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

29th Jul, 2017

Chesterfield

4 – 0 HT: 0-0

Doncaster Rovers

Corners 5–2 Cards 2–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

19th Apr, 2016

Chesterfield

1 – 1 HT: 1-1

Doncaster Rovers