Doncaster lineup @ Milton Keynes Dons
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Doncaster's expected lineup at Milton Keynes Dons, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 16 matches): Simkin (13); Byrne (14), Grehan (11), Senior (11), McGrath (10); Bailey (14), Gotts (14), Hutchinson (10), Broadbent (10), Ayinde (9); May (12). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Luton match on 27 Oct.
What McCann said before the next match
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Next presser expected before Milton Keynes Dons, Sat 31 Oct.
Latest Doncaster moves
All clubs →Quiet since 2 Oct: nothing new to report
- TRANSFEROram returns from loan2 Oct · Return from loan
- TRANSFERWilliams returns from loan5 Sep · Return from loan
- TRANSFERCollins joins on loan from Lincoln31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERMiddleton leaves for Rochdale31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERStraughan-Brown returns from loan28 Aug · Return from loan
- TRANSFERO'Reilly joins on loan from Aston Villa25 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERThomas signs from Cheltenham27 Jul · Free agent
- TRANSFERMolyneux leaves for Salford City27 Jul · Transfer
Doncaster predicted lineup vs Milton Keynes Dons
MOST USED XIDoncaster's expected lineup away at Milton Keynes Dons in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-1-4-1, across 16 official matches: Simkin in goal, a back four of Byrne, Grehan, Senior and McGrath, and May leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKSimkin
- DEFByrne
- DEFGrehan
- DEFSenior
- DEFMcGrath
- MIDBailey
- MIDGotts
- MIDHutchinson
- MIDBroadbent
- MIDAyinde
- FWDMay
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-1-4-1 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
- Based on starts across 16 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Doncaster, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Doncaster are 18th in the L1 on 12 points from 12 games. They have W2 D0 L3 in their last five.
4-1-4-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away
Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
Most Common Doncaster Starting XI
Based on 16 official matches this season
- SimkinGK · 13 starts
- ByrneDEF · 14 starts
- GrehanDEF · 11 starts
- SeniorDEF · 11 starts
- McGrathDEF · 10 starts
- BaileyMID · 14 starts
- GottsMID · 14 starts
- HutchinsonMID · 10 starts
- BroadbentMID · 10 starts
- AyindeMID · 9 starts
- MayFWD · 12 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDMay1/1 penalties scored
Doncaster fixtures
Doncaster @ Milton Keynes Dons
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- OOramLoan returnOCT '26
- WWilliamsLoan returnSEP '26
- CCollinsfrom LincolnLoanAUG '26
- SStraughan-BrownLoan returnAUG '26
- OO'Reillyfrom Aston VillaLoanAUG '26
- TThomasfrom CheltenhamFree agentJUL '26
- HHutchinsonfrom Bristol RoversTransferJUL '26
- CClarkefrom PartickLoanJUL '26
- BByrnefrom BradfordFree agentJUN '26
Doncaster
- What is Doncaster's expected lineup?
- Doncaster's expected lineup away at Milton Keynes Dons in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-1-4-1, across 16 official matches: Simkin in goal, a back four of Byrne, Grehan, Senior and McGrath, and May leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-1-4-1): Simkin, Byrne, Grehan, Senior, McGrath, Bailey, Gotts, Hutchinson, Broadbent, Ayinde, May.
- Who started Doncaster's last match?
- Doncaster's starting XI on 27 Oct 2026 in the League One (4-2-3-1): Tommy Simkin, J. Sterry, S. Grehan, N. Byrne, J. Senior, O. Bailey, R. Gotts, L. Ayinde, I. Hutchinson, H. Adelakun, W. Keane.
- What was Doncaster's last result?
- Doncaster lost to Luton 1–3 on 27 Oct 2026.
- When did Doncaster last win?
- Doncaster last won on 24 Oct 2026, beating Sheffield Wednesday 2–0.
- Who takes penalties for Doncaster?
- A. May has taken the most penalties for Doncaster this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Doncaster this season?
- N. Byrne leads with 14 starts for Doncaster across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Doncaster use most often?
- Doncaster have used a 3-4-2-1 in 7 of their 15 matches this season.
- Which Doncaster goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Tommy Simkin has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Doncaster this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Doncaster defender has started the most this season?
- Neill Byrne has made the most starts as defender for Doncaster this season, starting 14 matches.
- Which Doncaster midfielder has started the most this season?
- R. Gotts has made the most starts as midfielder for Doncaster this season, starting 14 matches.
- Which Doncaster forward has started the most this season?
- Alfie May has made the most starts as forward for Doncaster this season, starting 12 matches.
Doncaster past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | League Two | 1st | 24 | 12 | 10 | 84 |
| 2023-24 | League Two | 5th | 21 | 8 | 17 | 71 |
| 2022-23 | League Two | 18th | 16 | 7 | 23 | 55 |
| 2021-22 | League One | 22nd | 10 | 8 | 28 | 38 |
| 2020-21 | League One | 14th | 19 | 7 | 20 | 64 |
Doncaster away to Milton Keynes Dons
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