Burton vs Doncaster: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Burton Albion prepare to host Doncaster Rovers on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Burton Albion, currently 21st in the standings with 31 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 29 points. They've earned 18 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Doncaster Rovers, sitting 22nd with 30 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Burton Albion and Doncaster Rovers have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Cardiff City, Burton Albion recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Collins, Hartridge, Sibbick, Godwin-Malife, Revan, Williams, Chauke, Lofthouse, McKiernan, Beesley, Adom. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Doncaster Rovers's last outing came against Bradford, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Clark, Maxwell, Mcgrath, Bailey, Sterry, Gotts, Adelakun, Clifton , Broadbent, Molyneux , Sharp. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Burton Albion are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Burton Albion and Doncaster Rovers are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Burton Albion's fixtures have averaged 3.6 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Doncaster Rovers's games average 3.5 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

ScoresFeed.com is covering Burton Albion vs Doncaster Rovers in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.