Read our Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle prediction with the latest betting tips, odds, probable lineups, and match analysis for this English League One tie.
Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
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Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Club Doncaster Sports Village |
A meeting of two sides desperate for a lift, Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle pits a stubborn but winless home side against visitors who have owned this fixture of late.
Doncaster have made a frustrating start, drawing their last three in League One and still chasing a first win of the campaign after Isaac Hutchinson's goal was not enough against Notts County.
Plymouth arrive off the back of a 2-0 defeat at Leicester, having won just one of their last five in all competitions, but they will fancy their chances given recent history against Rovers.
The head-to-head is one-way traffic: Plymouth have won their last four against Doncaster in all competitions, and both teams have scored in six of the last six meetings in League One.
Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle Form
Doncaster have drawn their last three in League One, most recently a 1-1 stalemate with Notts County where Isaac Hutchinson broke the deadlock before the visitors levelled. Grant McCann's men are winless in five in all competitions, and Alfie May remains their most consistent attacking outlet, sitting 20th in the table.
Plymouth suffered a comprehensive 2-0 defeat at Leicester in gameweek four and have won just one of their last five in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals in the Pilgrims' last three League One outings, though this direct fixture has consistently produced goals. Will Evans and Aribim Pepple lead the line.
Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Doncaster: Tommy Nixon (Injured/out), Matty Pearson (Injured/out), Frankie Okoronkwo (Injured/out), Brandon Hanlan (Injured/doubtful), Jason Sterry (Injured/doubtful), Sean Grehan (Injured/doubtful), Neill Byrne (Injured/doubtful)
Plymouth Argyle: Michael Baidoo (Injured/out), Malachi Boateng (Injured/out), Oludare Oseni (Injured/out)
Doncaster
It has been a testing week for Doncaster on the injury front. Frankie Okoronkwo has suffered a setback and faces a longer spell out, while Brandon Hanlan, Neill Byrne and Sean Grehan all picked up knocks against Notts County. James Husband and James Collins could both feature on Saturday.
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth head north in reasonable shape, with Michael Baidoo, Malachi Boateng and Oludare Oseni the only absentees through injury. Aribim Pepple made the bench against Leicester and should start here, and Tom Cleverley is expected to name a settled side otherwise for gameweek five.
Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle Predicted Lineup
Doncaster
Formation: 4-2-2-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Simkin; Husband, McGrath, Byrne, Senior; Bailey, Gotts; O'Reilly, Hutchinson; Collins, May
Plymouth Argyle
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Cooper; Hartridge, Pleguezuelo, Mitchell, Harding; Curtis, White, Bakinson, Amaechi; Evans, Pepple
Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle Key Stats & Match Facts
Plymouth have won their last four matches against Doncaster in all competitions.
Both teams have scored in six of the last six meetings between the sides in League One.
There have been 3+ goals in six of the last six meetings between the teams in League One.
Plymouth have scored 2+ goals in four out of four matches against Doncaster in League One.
Doncaster have drawn each of their last three matches in League One.
Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one shapes up tight, but the numbers nudge Plymouth in front as slight favourites at 17/10 with 10Bet, ahead of Doncaster's 31/20 with Bet Victor. With this fixture's habit of producing goals, we make it a narrow 2-1 away win, the Pilgrims edging a scrappy, open contest in Yorkshire. That is our Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle prediction.
Best Bets
Back James Husband to register Over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. Husband carries a strong 52.15% projected probability of testing the keeper at least once, and that reads as real value against the prices on offer for a full-back who gets forward.
Back Aribim Pepple in the Anytime Goalscorer market. With Plymouth favoured in a fixture our numbers project for 2.86 goals, the starting striker's 44.38% goalscoring probability makes him a sensible route into a game that keeps delivering at both ends.
Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle Bet Builder
Our four-leg Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle bet builder leans on the fixture's history: over 1.5 away goals, James Collins anytime, both teams to score and over 13.5 total corners.
The away goals leg is well backed here, with Plymouth having scored 2+ goals in four out of four matches against Doncaster in League One, a run that gives Over 1.5 real substance.
James Collins to score anytime appeals given he has found the net in two of his last three appearances against Plymouth in League One, and he could feature after his return.
Both teams to score has landed in each of the last six meetings between the sides in League One, so backing the Yes is firmly in keeping with recent form.
Finally, over 13.5 total corners rounds it off, a line that has come in with 14+ corners in three of the last five meetings between these two.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 27/1 and is as short as 25/1 elsewhere.
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Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle Talking Points
Doncaster's recent business could shape this one. Grant McCann completed the loan signing of forward James Collins from Lincoln City until January, and with a strong scoring record against the Pilgrims, he adds a proven finish to a side crying out for a win. Plymouth, meanwhile, know their threat lies in set pieces and getting at Doncaster down the wings. Tom Cleverley has pointed to converting high-press turnovers into attacks and squeezing every drop out of dead-ball situations, and given Rovers' vulnerability defending set pieces, that looks the obvious route to another away win in this fixture.
Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle Predictions FAQs
When is the Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle English League One game?
The match kicks off on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle being played?
The match will be played at Club Doncaster Sports Village.
What competition is Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle in?
Doncaster vs Plymouth Argyle is a fixture in English League One.
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