Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions, bet builder tips, probable lineups and odds for Saturday's League One clash. Find your betting angle here.
Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday Match Summary
Competition | English League One |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Club Doncaster Sports Village |
South Yorkshire bragging rights are up for grabs as Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday kicks off on Saturday afternoon, and the League One table says the Owls arrive with the upper hand.
Doncaster have lost back-to-back League One outings, which snuffed out a three-game winning run. Stockport County, the new leaders, won 2-0 on Rovers' own patch last time out.
Sheffield Wednesday had gone nine unbeaten in all competitions. That run ended in midweek with a shock 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Notts County, where Jamal Lowe's red card proved costly.
Wednesday have won three of the previous meetings between these sides. Doncaster have taken two, and the other finished level, so the visitors carry the slightly better record into this derby.
Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday Form
Rovers sit 19th in the table and the recent wobble has undone much of the good work from that winning run. When they do get in front they are stubborn, with protecting a lead their standout strength. Alfie May leads the line and has been directly involved in goals in three of his last four League One outings.
Sheffield Wednesday sit 7th in the table. They have won 5 of their last 10 matches, and the Notts County setback looks more like a jolt than a collapse. Counter-attacks and clinical finishing are their calling cards, with Barry Bannan pulling the strings in the engine room.
Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Doncaster: J. Collins (Injured/out), M. Pearson (Injured/out), F. Okoronkwo (Injured/out), J. Husband (Injured/out), J. Clarke (Injured/out), T. Nixon (Injured/out), J. Thomas (Injured/doubtful), T. O'Reilly (Injured/doubtful), J. Sterry (Injured/doubtful), J. Senior (Injured/doubtful)
Sheffield Wednesday: R. Santos (Injured/out), C. McGhee (Injured/out), T. Onyango (Injured/out), L. Barry (Injured/out), J. Lumley (Injured/out), D. Bernard (Injured/out), J. Lowe (Suspended), C. Slattery (Suspended), G. Brown (Injured/doubtful), S. Swinkels (Injured/doubtful), J. Liongola (Injured/doubtful)
Doncaster
Doncaster's treatment room is crowded, with six players injured. Jordan Thomas and Tommi O'Reilly are battling illness, while Jamie Sterry and Jack Senior could return after training this week. The headline for the Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday lineups is that Will Keane could make his first start for the club.
Sheffield Wednesday
Jamal Lowe and Callum Slattery both serve suspensions, and Di'Shon Bernard picked up another injury during the first half against Notts County. Louie Barry is also among the injured, which takes a genuine goal threat out of the Owls' attack.
Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday Predicted Lineup
Doncaster
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: T. Simkin; J. McGrath, S. Grehan, N. Byrne; L. Ayinde, R. Gotts, G. Broadbent, B. McCann; O. Bailey, W. Keane; A. May
Sheffield Wednesday
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Maynard-Brewer; Y. Valery, L. Cooper, G. Otegbayo, M. Lowe; J. Heskey, B. Bannan; K. Morrison, D. Keillor-Dunn, H. Gray; A. A. Hamadi
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Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday Key Stats & Match Facts
Sheffield Wednesday have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 matches (League One).
Harry Gray has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 apps (League One).
Harry Gray has won 2+ fouls in 6 of his last 6 apps (League One).
Owen Bailey has been carded in 2 of his last 3 apps (League One).
Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Our Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction is a 1-2 away win. The Owls have more quality, more threat on the break and a better league position, and Sheffield Wednesday at 6/4 (10Bet) makes sense. Rovers have enough at home to find the net, but they look a side short of confidence and short of bodies.
Best Bets
Will Keane to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He could make his first start for Doncaster. Keane lines up in the attacking midfield role just behind Alfie May in Doncaster's 3-4-2-1, right where this Rovers side create their chances, and a full debut start gives him a proper run at goal.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides are projected to score. Of the Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday best bets, this one fits the game best, with our projections making both teams scoring a 59.64% shot. Nearly three goals are projected in total, Wednesday's counter-attacking and finishing are a constant danger, and Doncaster have enough at home to reply.
Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday Bet Builder
Our Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday bet builder tips combine an Owls win, Alfie May to score anytime and both teams to score in a three-leg build.
Sheffield Wednesday to win, 6/4 (10Bet). They are the stronger side on paper and lethal on the counter, while Doncaster have lost their last two League One outings.
Alfie May to score anytime. The forward has been a persistent threat on goal this season, and he has found the net against this very opponent in two of his last three meetings with Sheffield Wednesday.
Both teams to score, 4/7 (Bet365). Doncaster are weak defending set pieces, Wednesday finish their opportunities well, and May gives Rovers a route to goal at the other end.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 10/1 and is as short as 8/1 elsewhere.
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Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday Talking Points
Wednesday have sold out their full away allocation of 2,815 in the North Stand, so Rovers will hear the visitors loud and clear. Jay McGrath, who signed a long-term contract extension with the club, will be central to a back three that has to stay switched on against a side built to punish mistakes. Without Jamal Lowe and Callum Slattery, the Owls lean on A. A. Hamadi to lead the line, and how he copes with a stubborn Doncaster defence sitting deep could decide a messy derby.
Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions FAQs
When is the Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday English League One game?
The match is on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday being played?
The match is being played at Club Doncaster Sports Village.
What competition is Doncaster vs Sheffield Wednesday in?
The match is in League One, part of the 2026/2027 season.
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