Carabao Cup • Round 2

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Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster Tue 25 Aug, 2026

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Match Recap

Middlesbrough ease past Doncaster in Carabao Cup

Middlesbrough advanced from the Carabao Cup second round with a comfortable 1-3 away victory at Doncaster Rovers, securing their passage with goals spread across the match.

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Match Events

26' R. Gotts Doncaster Rovers

34' Middlesbrough K. Joseph (J. Sarmiento)

45' Middlesbrough M. Peart-Harris

46' Middlesbrough N. Borges

46' J. Sterry → O. Bailey Doncaster Rovers

57' Middlesbrough S. Berhalter → A. Morris

57' Middlesbrough M. Arfsten → C. Brittain

60' H. Adelakun → L. Ayinde Doncaster Rovers

68' B. McCann → J. Thomas Doncaster Rovers

68' A. May → B. Hanlan Doncaster Rovers

68' R. Gotts → G. Broadbent Doncaster Rovers

72' Middlesbrough K. Joseph → W. Lankshear

72' Middlesbrough A. Jones → A. Phillips

77' G. Broadbent Doncaster Rovers

78' Middlesbrough W. Lankshear

84' Middlesbrough M. Whittaker → D. Strelec

87' Middlesbrough J. Sarmiento (A. Phillips)

90' I. Hutchinson (J. Senior) Doncaster Rovers

Match Statistics

Doncaster Rovers Middlesbrough

34% Possession 66%

12 Total Shots 24

5 Shots on Target 8

3 Shots off Target 11

9 Shots Inside Box 16

3 Shots Outside Box 8

0 Big Chances 3

1 Corner Kicks 7

13 Fouls 16

1 Offsides 1

2 Yellow Cards 2

298 Passes 589

235 Accurate Passes 525

78.9% Pass Accuracy 89.1%

15 Tackles 16

7 Interceptions 8

0 Expected Goals (xG) 0

Shot Map

Doncaster Rovers

Middlesbrough

Goal Saved Blocked Missed • Circle size = xG

Highlights

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Lineups Predicted

Doncaster Rovers

4-3-3

Starting XI

1T. Simkin 23J. Senior 12N. Byrne 6J. McGrath 2J. Sterry 22R. Gotts 8G. Broadbent 4O. Bailey 47H. Adelakun 10A. May 19J. Thomas

Substitutes

27S. Grehan 21I. Hutchinson 25B. McCann 11L. Ayinde 15H. Clifton 9B. Hanlan 42J. Clarke 20D. Robinson 40J. Husband 39L. Pawlak 37S. S. Brown 16T. Nixon

Middlesbrough

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

31S. Brynn 30N. Borges 29A. Malanda 25G. Edmundson 12L. Ayling 42A. Kanté 10A. Morris 6S. Berhalter 8R. McGree 13D. Strelec 11M. Whittaker

Substitutes

2C. Brittain 7W. Lankshear 9T. Conway 16J. Sarmiento 19L. Castledine 17M. Arfsten 1R. Vítek 14M. Peart-Harris 22K. Joseph –F. Cartwright 44C. Ibeh 5A. Jones

This prediction is generated from recent form, head-to-head history, home advantage, and attacking and defensive strength. It is statistical analysis, not betting advice.

Match Prediction Prediction: BTTS Yes - 57.7%

Doncaster Rovers Win35.2%

Draw26.1%

Middlesbrough Win38.7%

BTTS: Yes57.7%

Over 2.553.5%

The model leans toward BTTS Yes at 57.7%. Doncaster Rovers have 1 win in their last 5 matches. Middlesbrough have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. The numbers also lean toward over 2.5 goals.

Predicted Score1 - 2

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Head to Head Last 5 • See 10 →

Doncaster Rovers Wins

Draws

Middlesbrough Wins

5 meetings • Goals: 5 - 7

Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition
25 Aug 2026	L	1 - 3	W	Carabao Cup
12 Aug 2025	W	4 - 0	L	Carabao Cup
01 Feb 2014	D	0 - 0	D	Carabao Cup
25 Oct 2013	L	0 - 4	W	Carabao Cup
17 Apr 2012	D	0 - 0	D	Carabao Cup

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