Stockport County
- Stockport County are the division’s surprise package in 2025-2026, sitting pretty in fifth with 35 points from 20 games, and Dave Challinor’s flexible back three has made a great fist of their push for the playoffs.
- County have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five in all competitions, but their inconsistent home form in 2025-2026 must improve if they’re to continue their upward curve (W4, D3, L3), scoring an average 1.10 goals per home game and conceding 1.20 per game.
- County’s most recent results include a superb 2-0 away win at Doncaster, a disappointing 1-3 home defeat to Stevenage Borough and a gritty 2-1 away victory at Mansfield Town.
- Challinor has done a brilliant job at Edgeley Park since taking over in November 2021, and his flexible pressing schemes and high-tempo systems are clearly working at this level.
Doncaster Rovers
- Doncaster Rovers are having a terrible time of things down in 23rd in League One 2025/2026, picking up just 22 points from 21 matches and are fighting desperately for survival.
- Grant McCann has struggled to implement a settled strategy at Doncaster since taking over in May 2023, and recent results have been poor to say the least (W2, L3).
- Rovers were beaten 4-3 away at Cardiff City FC and hammered 1-5 at home by Plymouth Argyle FC in their most recent outings.
Head-to-Head
Stockport County have won their last two head-to-head matches against Doncaster Rovers, including a 2-0 away win two weeks ago in League One 2025/2026.
Key Players
- County’s dynamic midfield and physical forwards lend them a bit of bite when transitioning quickly, while they’re always a threat from set-pieces.
- Doncaster’s directness and reliance on wide runners makes them a threat on the counterattack.
Betting Insights
- Stockport County are the clear favorites to win this game (1.9), while Doncaster Rovers are the significant underdogs (4.0).
- Doncaster Rovers have lost their last three consecutive matches, winning just two of their last five in all competitions (W2, L3).
Prediction
County’s head-to-head form against Doncaster is excellent, and their superior form and league position make Stockport County the likely victors in this encounter.
