Doncaster Rovers host Barnsley in a League One meeting that CheckLive has not separated, with no favourite identified. That leaves this one genuinely open, and a draw is a very real possibility. Both sides lost their opening league games, so there is added pressure to get something on the board.
Doncaster's last five include a 1-2 home defeat to Mansfield in the league, a remarkable 6-5 EFL Cup win over Stockport, but friendly losses to Lincoln and Wolves and a 0-0 with Gainsborough. Barnsley lost 0-1 at Bromley in the league, beat Wigan 7-6 in the EFL Cup, and have friendly results of 1-1 with Guiseley, 3-0 over Lincoln and 2-0 over Scarborough.
The head-to-head is balanced: two wins each from four meetings, with no draws. With both teams yet to take a league point, the key is whether either side can carry a positive cup result into this fixture. Given CheckLive's lack of a favourite, a tight, even contest looks the most likely outcome.
