Get the latest Doncaster vs Burton prediction with expert betting tips, expected lineups, and odds analysis ahead of this English League One clash.
Doncaster vs Burton Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
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Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Doncaster, Club Doncaster Sports Village |
Doncaster vs Burton pits one of the strugglers in League One against a top-half side, yet the Doncaster vs Burton betting odds still make the hosts clear favourites.
Doncaster sit 21st, but the 2-0 win at Peterborough United finally put a first league win on the board and ended a losing streak that was dragging them under.
Burton arrive in 8th under Gary Bowyer, but this is not a side that shuts up shop. Their games are open and their back line has been far too generous.
Doncaster lead the head-to-head by three wins to two, with a draw between them. The hosts are 8/11 with 10Bet to extend that lead on home soil.
Doncaster vs Burton Form
The 2-0 win over Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Stadium snapped a League One losing streak, and Rovers backed it up with a 1-0 EFL Trophy win over Liverpool Under-21s, Tommi O'Reilly scoring in first-half stoppage time. Alfie May remains the man to watch up top.
Burton responded well after going behind early against Huddersfield Town, only to concede twice more in a 3-1 home defeat, and they have won just one of their last six in all competitions. The goal threat is real, with Jack Armer and Finn Delap chipping in and Caylan Vickers creating, but defending is the problem.
Doncaster vs Burton Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Doncaster: J. Collins (Injured/out), M. Pearson (Injured/out), F. Okoronkwo (Injured/out), J. Sterry (Unfit/out), T. Nixon (Unfit/out)
Burton: M. O'Mahony (Injured/out), T. Kalinauskas (Injured/out), G. Arubi (Unfit/out)
Doncaster
The big talking point for the Doncaster vs Burton lineups is Alfie May, who suffered an injury before the break but should be available on Saturday. Sean Grehan is back from Ireland Under-21 duty unscathed, and Grant McCann could recall Isaac Hutchinson after his goal from the bench against Peterborough.
Burton
Defender Toby Sibbick is back in contention after international duty and is set to replace George Evans in the starting XI. M. O'Mahony and T. Kalinauskas are injured, while G. Arubi is unfit.
Doncaster vs Burton Predicted Lineup
Doncaster
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: T. Simkin; J. Husband, S. Grehan, N. Byrne; J. Senior, G. Broadbent, R. Gotts, L. Ayinde; I. Hutchinson, O. Bailey; A. May
Burton
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Addai; C. Tilt, T. Sibbick, F. Delap; J. Armer, W. Collar, K. Chauke, R. B. Rodrigues; C. Vickers, C. Webster; K. Adom
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Doncaster vs Burton Key Stats & Match Facts
Alfie May has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 5 League One appearances.
There have been 13+ corners in 4 of the last 4 League One meetings between Burton and Doncaster.
Burton have had 10+ corners in 3 of their last 3 League One matches against Doncaster.
Jack Senior has been carded in 4 of his last 5 League One appearances.
Isaac Hutchinson has attempted 2+ shots in 4 of his last 4 League One appearances.
Doncaster vs Burton Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Doncaster win, with both teams scoring. This Doncaster vs Burton prediction leans on the hosts' attacking set-up and a leaky Burton defence, and Rovers are 8/11 with 10Bet. The projections give Doncaster a 54% implied probability of winning, while Burton's open games keep both teams to score very much in play.
Best Bets
Alfie May to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He leads the line for a Doncaster side the model rates as clear home favourites. May is fit and expected to start, and his underlying scoring rate of 49.7% sits above what the bookmaker price implies. He has found the net in 2 of his last 3 League One outings, just the sort of recent return you want from a striker up against a defence this generous.
Owen Bailey to have over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. He is a likely starter in Doncaster's attacking midfield. Bailey is a regular fixture in Doncaster's probable XI, and his 55.1% probability of landing a shot on target outstrips what the price suggests. Rovers like to attack through the middle and take long shots, which puts him right in the firing line.
Doncaster vs Burton Bet Builder
Our Doncaster vs Burton bet builder tips combine a home win, Alfie May on the scoresheet and both teams to score in a three-leg bet builder.
Doncaster to win: the hosts are clear favourites, they carve teams open with through balls, and Burton have a weakness when it comes to protecting a lead.
Alfie May in the goalscorer market: he has attempted 2+ shots in 6 of his last 8 League One appearances against Burton, so the volume is there.
Both teams to score: there have been 3+ goals in 7 of Burton's last 8 League One matches, and BTTS Yes is 4/5 with Betway.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 5/1 and is as short as 4/1 elsewhere.
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Doncaster vs Burton Talking Points
Grant McCann has demanded better finishing after only five league goals from Doncaster's opening fixtures, and that is the story of this one. Rovers do create, especially with through balls, but Burton are excellent at stealing the ball and dangerous from direct free kicks against a side that struggles defending set pieces. Burton have also had 14+ shots in 5 out of 5 League One matches against Doncaster, so this will not be a stroll. Our view holds: Doncaster have enough quality to come out on top in a messy, open game, which is why the Doncaster vs Burton best bets lean on Rovers' attackers.
Doncaster vs Burton Predictions FAQs
When is the Doncaster vs Burton English League One game?
Doncaster vs Burton kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Where is Doncaster vs Burton being played?
The match is being played at Club Doncaster Sports Village.
What competition is Doncaster vs Burton in?
Doncaster vs Burton is an English League One fixture.
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