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

As Doncaster Rovers prepare to host Cardiff City on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Doncaster Rovers, currently 17th in the standings with 39 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 22 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Cardiff City, sitting 1st with 69 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 26 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Doncaster Rovers and Cardiff City have favored Cardiff City, with Cardiff City claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-4). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Rotherham, Doncaster Rovers recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Lo-Tutala, Senior, Mcgrath, Byrne, Sterry, Gotts, Adelakun, Lee, Bailey, Molyneux , Sharp. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Cardiff City's last outing came against Plymouth, where they secured a 2-5 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Trott, Bagan, Chambers, Osho, Ng, Turnbull, Robertson, Willock, Colwill, Tanner, Kellyman. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Doncaster Rovers are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Doncaster Rovers and Cardiff City 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: Doncaster Rovers's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Cardiff City's games average 3.5 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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