Doncaster Rovers vs Exeter City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 2, 2025 | Eco-Power Stadium | EFL League One | 15:00

The Eco-Power Stadium is set for an intriguing opening day clash this Saturday as Doncaster Rovers host Exeter City in League One. Donny will be looking to build on a promising pre-season that has seen them display both attacking flair and defensive solidity, with recent results including a confident 3-0 win over Colchester. Exeter City, meanwhile, arrives with a mixed bag of form, having shown flashes of brilliance but also vulnerabilities in recent outings. Historically, encounters between these two sides have been fiercely contested, with Exeter holding a slight edge in recent memory. However, with the home crowd roaring them on and a renewed sense of optimism under their current manager, Doncaster will be keen to kick off their League One campaign with a statement victory. Our prediction algorithm is leaning towards a narrow home win, forecasting a 2-0 victory for freshly promoted Doncaster Rovers.

Key Betting Tip: Doncaster Rovers to win at 1.80 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Doncaster Rovers vs Exeter City Predicted Lineups

Doncaster Rovers Predicted XI: Lo-Tutala, Sterry, Bailey, Molyneux, Broadbent, Gibson, O’Riordan, Sharp, Gotts, Senior, Grehan

Exeter City Predicted XI: Whitworth, Sweeney, Fitzwater, Turns, Brierley, Francis, Cole, Aitchison, Jones, Niskanen, Cox

Doncaster Rovers vs Exeter City Current League Standings

Seeing as this is the first game of the season, there are no current league standings. Last season, Doncaster Rovers were crowned champions of League Two with 84 points, 24 wins, and 73 goals scored. Exeter City finished 16th in League One during the 2024/25 season, 10 points above the relegation zone.

Doncaster Rovers vs Exeter City Head-to-Head Timeline

The Rovers and Grecians have met 47 times in their history, regularly playing against each other in the fourth tier in the 60s-90s. However, they’ve only been in the same league on one occasion since 1998, back in 2016/17. Doncaster have won 23 of the meetings, Exeter have won 19, and there have been five draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• April 2017: Doncaster Rovers 1-3 Exeter City
• November 2016: Exeter City 1-3 Doncaster Rovers
• December 2004: Exeter City 2-1 Doncaster Rovers
• January 1998: Exeter City 5-1 Doncaster Rovers
• August 1997: Doncaster Rovers 0-1 Exeter City

Exeter have won six of the last eight meetings against Doncaster. Both teams have scored in each of the last four meetings.

Recent Doncaster Rovers and Exeter City Matches Analysis

Last 5 Doncaster Rovers Matches:

• Doncaster Rovers 1-1 Blackpool (Domestic Friendly)
• MK Dons 1-3 Doncaster Rovers (Domestic Friendly)
• Gateshead 0-7 Doncaster Rovers (Domestic Friendly)
• Peterborough Sports 1-1 Doncaster Rovers (Domestic Friendly)
• Stamford 0-5 Doncaster Rovers (Domestic Friendly)

Rovers are unbeaten in their last five friendly games, with some large wins over local non-league sides. They notably conceded in both of the games against EFL sides.

Last 5 Exeter City Matches:

• Exeter City 1-0 Swansea City (Domestic Friendly)
• Torquay United 1-1 Exeter City (Domestic Friendly)
• FC United of Manchester 1-4 Exeter City (Domestic Friendly)
• Weston Super Mare 0-6 Exeter City (Domestic Friendly)
• Mansfield Town 3-0 Exeter City (League One)

The Grecians are unbeaten in all of their pre-season friendlies, with their last match against Swansea City the most impressive result.

Doncaster Rovers vs Exeter City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Doncaster Rovers victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Doncaster Rovers vs Exeter City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Doncaster Rovers to Win @ 1.80 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Doncaster Rovers win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Doncaster Rovers vs Exeter City

Luke Molyneux (Doncaster Rovers): The winger was Rovers’ main man in their title-winning charge with 18 goals and 13 assists (all competitions), starting almost every game for the champions.

Ethan Brierley (Exeter City): Brentford loanee was recently brought in to bolster the Grecians’ midfield, and will be looking to impress Gary Caldwell.

Billy Sharp (Doncaster Rovers): The 39-year-old striker has a history in South Yorkshire, so it was a romantic reunion when he joined the club a year ago. He has been extremely efficient off the bench, scoring 12 goals.

Doncaster Rovers vs Exeter City Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This match will be available to stream on Sky Sports + with the correct subscription.

Referee: N/A

Stadium Information: The Eco-Power Stadium (formerly known as Keepmoat Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Doncaster, England, with a capacity of 15,231. Part of the wider Lakeside Sports Complex, it is used by Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster Rugby League Club and Doncaster Rovers Belles Ladies Football Club.