Doncaster 1-2 Northampton - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Doncaster vs Northampton - result

Doncaster 1-2 Northampton in League One at The Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster on 18 October 2025. Scorers: Ben Close for Doncaster; Sam Hoskins, Ethan Wheatley for Northampton. In their last 3 meetings, Doncaster have won 2, Northampton 1, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Doncaster vs Northampton?

Doncaster 1-2 Northampton in League One on Saturday 18 October 2025 at The Keepmoat Stadium. Scorers: Ben Close for Doncaster; Sam Hoskins, Ethan Wheatley for Northampton.

Where was Doncaster vs Northampton played?

Doncaster vs Northampton was played at The Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, the home ground of Doncaster.

What is Doncaster's recent form?

Doncaster's last five results read L L L D L (oldest to newest): 1 draw and 4 losses.

What is Northampton's recent form?

Northampton's last five results read W L W D L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Doncaster and Northampton?

Across the last 3 meetings Doncaster have won 2, Northampton have won 1 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Northampton Town 1-3 Doncaster Rovers on 18 April 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Doncaster?

Patrick McCarthy leads Doncaster with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Northampton?

E. List leads Northampton with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Doncaster vs Northampton?

John Busby refereed Doncaster vs Northampton, averaging 22.3 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Doncaster vs Northampton - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
18 Apr 2026	League One	Northampton Town vs Doncaster Rovers	1-3
25 Mar 2023	League Two	Doncaster Rovers vs Northampton Town	0-2
27 Aug 2022	League Two	Northampton Town vs Doncaster Rovers	0-1

Doncaster 1-2 Northampton: match stats

Stat	Doncaster	Northampton
Possession	59%	41%
Shots	10	13
Shots on target	4	5
Corners	2	7
Fouls	11	7
Yellow cards	1	1
Tackles	25	7
Passes	478	309

Doncaster vs Northampton goals and red cards

Doncaster: B. Close 36'. Northampton: E. Wheatley 47', S. Hoskins (penalty) 67'.

Doncaster season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	18 of 24
Goals against	1.5	14 of 24
Shots	14.3	10 of 24
Shots on target	4.2	14 of 24
Fouls	9.7	18 of 24
Tackles	12.7	21 of 24
Passes	382.7	9 of 24
Corners	5.2	13 of 24

Doncaster player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Senior (2), Alfie May (2), Isaac Hutchinson (2).
Assists: Bayley McCann (2), Jack Senior (1), Robbie Gotts (1).
Shots: Alfie May (25), Isaac Hutchinson (18), Owen Bailey (10).
Fouls: Owen Bailey (11), Jack Senior (9), Isaac Hutchinson (8).

Northampton season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.6	23 of 24
Goals against	0.8	4 of 24
Shots	8.8	22 of 24
Shots on target	3.5	17 of 24
Fouls	10.8	15 of 24
Tackles	15.3	12 of 24
Passes	358.3	12 of 24
Corners	5.2	9 of 24

Northampton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1), Logan Briggs (1), Nathaniel Opoku (1).
Assists: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1).
Shots: Harvey Saunders (9), Sam Hoskins (6), Logan Briggs (6).
Fouls: Matty Warhurst (9), Tyrese Fornah (7), Joe Wormleighton (7).