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Doncaster vs Chesterfield

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EFL Trophy 2025/2026 Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster
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Match Events

15' Event
Sharp B.
Assist: Gotts R.
19' Event
Ajayi D.
Assist: Sharp B.
31' Event
Senior J.
Assist: Ajayi D.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 5-1, with Doncaster advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

13%
Doncaster
35%
Draws
52%
Chesterfield
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Chesterfield

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

52% / Medium Confidence
  • Doncaster haven't matched Chesterfield's recent run of results.
  • Chesterfield are the model's pick here, at 60%.
  • Chesterfield arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Chesterfield, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Doncaster Clean Sheet 12%
Chesterfield Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Doncaster Chesterfield
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 10 12
Draws 8 8
Losses 11 9
Goals Scored 1.28 1.34
Goals Conceded 1.28 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 6, 2025 FA Cup
Chesterfield vs Doncaster
1:2
Dec 2, 2025 EFL Trophy
Doncaster vs Chesterfield
5:1
Feb 6, 2025 League Two
Chesterfield vs Doncaster
5:2
Sep 28, 2024 League Two
Doncaster vs Chesterfield
0:3
Jul 29, 2017 Club Friendly
Chesterfield vs Doncaster
4:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Doncaster Compare

Top Goalscorer Sharp B.
3 Goals
Assists Leader Ajayi D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Chesterfield Compare

Top Goalscorer Bonis L.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Doncaster 19 / 100
Chesterfield 56 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Doncaster Chesterfield

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Chesterfield Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 4.60 goals per match.

Doncaster scored in 69% of their last 29 games.

Chesterfield let in goals in 69% of their last 29 matches.

Doncaster went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Doncaster VS Chesterfield
1.25 Goals Scored 1.63
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Doncaster

(Home)
12 Sept
AFC Wimbledon
1 : 0
Doncaster
08 Sept
Doncaster
1 : 3
Huddersfield
05 Sept
Doncaster
2 : 3
Plymouth
01 Sept
Doncaster
1 : 1
Notts County
29 Aug
Stevenage
2 : 2
Doncaster
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Chesterfield

(Away)
15 Sept
Chesterfield
5 : 3
Manchester City U21
12 Sept
Oldham
1 : 2
Chesterfield
05 Sept
Chesterfield
3 : 3
Barnet
01 Sept
Chesterfield
1 : 1
Gillingham
29 Aug
Rotherham
2 : 1
Chesterfield
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Lincoln City 0
Huddersfield 2
Salford 2
Rotherham 7
Doncaster 5
Chesterfield 1
Tranmere 0
Fleetwood Town 3
Bolton 3
Bradford City 0
Port Vale 5
Barnsley 0
Crewe 1
Stockport County 2
Harrogate 4
Blackpool 2
Luton 4
Exeter 0
Swindon 1
Peterborough 0
Bristol Rovers 3
Cambridge Utd 2
Leyton Orient 0
Plymouth 1
Cardiff 1
AFC Wimbledon 5
Colchester 0
West Ham U21 1
Northampton 2
Wycombe 0
Stevenage 1
Walsall 2
1/8-finals
Huddersfield 3
Rotherham 0
Doncaster 3
Fleetwood Town 1
Bolton 0
Port Vale 1
Stockport County 2
Harrogate 1
Luton 1
Swindon 2
Bristol Rovers 3
Plymouth 4
AFC Wimbledon 4
West Ham U21 2
Northampton 4
Walsall 2
Quarter-finals
Huddersfield 1
Doncaster 2
Port Vale 0
Stockport County 4
Luton 2
Plymouth 1
AFC Wimbledon 1
Northampton 2
Semi-finals
Doncaster 0
Stockport County 1
Luton 2
Northampton 1
Final
Stockport County 1
Luton 3