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League One: Doncaster Rovers vs Port Vale
Kickoff Time: 2026-3-25 03:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Albert Gea
Doncaster Rovers won 1-0 away at Barnsley in their previous match, having gone unbeaten in their last four league games with two wins and two draws, showing decent form. Statistically, Doncaster have scored 41 goals and conceded 59 in the league so far, with mediocre performances at both ends of the pitch, especially defensively where they have been leaky. However, their recent displays have improved both offensively and defensively, and they have kept clean sheets in their last two matches. Doncaster mainly rely on their wide areas to create threats, using crosses after wing breakthroughs to generate scoring opportunities. Notably, they have been in strong form at home recently, recording three wins, three draws and one defeat in their last seven home league games, making their home strength far from negligible.
Port Vale secured a 1-0 home victory over Bolton Wanderers in their last outing, finally ending a three-game winless run in the league. Nevertheless, Port Vale still sit at the bottom of the League One table, 11 points adrift of safety, with their relegation situation looking extremely precarious. Statistically, they have scored 29 goals and conceded 49 this season. While their defensive record is reasonable, their attack has been very blunt, and they possess the weakest attacking firepower in League One. Port Vale adopt a counter-attacking strategy, but their attacking efficiency is very low, averaging just 0.8 goals per game. Their lackluster attack is their biggest weakness and has severely hampered the team’s overall performances.
Both sides were promoted last season, but Doncaster are superior to Port Vale in terms of quality, form and overall displays. In addition, Doncaster beat Port Vale 1-0 away in the first meeting between the two sides this season. Ahead of this rematch, Doncaster — with home advantage — are certainly deserving of strong support.
Doncaster Rovers‘s Last 5 Games: WDWDL
26-03-21 Barnsley 0-1 Doncaster Rovers
26-03-18 Bolton 0-0 Doncaster Rovers
26-03-14 Doncaster Rovers 2-1 Blackpool
26-03-11 Doncaster Rovers 1-1 Luton
26-03-07 Plymouth 2-1 Doncaster Rovers
Port Vale‘s Last 5 Games: WLDLW
26-03-21 Port Vale 1-0 Bolton
26-03-18 Blackpool 3-2 Port Vale
26-03-14 Port Vale 0-0 Huddersfield
26-03-12 Port Vale 0-2 Bradford
26-03-08 Port Vale 1-0 Sunderland
Head-To-Head Record
25-08-23 Port Vale 0-1 Doncaster Rovers
25-01-04 Doncaster Rovers 1-2 Port Vale
24-12-11 Doncaster Rovers 0-1 Port Vale
24-08-31 Port Vale 2-3 Doncaster Rovers
16-01-09 Doncaster Rovers 0-0 Port Vale
Prediction: Doncaster Rovers to win at home