Middlesbrough advanced in the EFL Cup with a 3-1 win over Doncaster Rovers. Kyle Joseph’s first-half goal put them in control, and they settled the tie with two late strikes before Isaac Hutchinson’s consolation.
7.6Myles Peart-HarrisMiddlesbrough · Midfielder1 shot · 1 key passDoncaster Rovers 1:3 Middlesbrough — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 1
- 26(Foul)
- 45 + 1(Foul)
Second half1 - 2
- 46(Foul)
- 77(Foul)
- 78
- 90 + 2
Live Prediction
Middlesbrough to winWon1.13
CheckLive AI™ · Full-timeBETA
FT1–3D
−7.8Clear edge
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Middlesbrough to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Doncaster Rovers 1-3 Middlesbrough (EFL Cup, Round 2).
Who scored?
Kyle Joseph (34', assist Jeremy Sarmiento) for Middlesbrough; Will Lankshear (78') for Middlesbrough; Jeremy Sarmiento (87', assist Ashley Phillips) for Middlesbrough; Isaac Hutchinson (90') for Doncaster Rovers.
Was Middlesbrough's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any cards in Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Yellow cards: Robbie Gotts (Doncaster Rovers); Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough); Neto Borges (Middlesbrough); George Broadbent (Doncaster Rovers).
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Head to Head meetings
Doncaster Rovers – Middlesbrough
Doncaster Rovers
Middlesbrough
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 2  |
Scored goals | 8 | 8 |
Average per game | 2.67 | 2.67 |
The biggest victory | 4-0 | 1-3 |
Doncaster Rovers
Middlesbrough
Best statistical picks
Doncaster Rovers – Middlesbrough
Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
X2 hasn't lost in 3 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 6.50 | 4.75 | 1.39 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster hammered Middlesbrough 4-0 in their last EFL Cup meeting, and CheckLive's read leans the hosts' way again. A 76% win-rate lean is commanding, not narrow. Boro's three-match unbeaten run is the one counter.
Home win — Doncaster Rovers6.50
High confidence76%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
56.7
37
CheckSkill
55.1
54.9
CheckMental
69
30.2
CheckLive total58.4 vs 43.7+14.7
More match signals
Over 3.594%2.63
Doncaster Rovers (DNB)88%3.75
Doncaster Rovers (−1)90%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Doncaster Rovers and Middlesbrough?
CheckLive's read backs Doncaster Rovers, leaning on their impressive 4-0 EFL Cup win over Middlesbrough in the last meeting. The home side hold the edge despite Boro's three-match unbeaten run.
Who is the favourite and who is in better form?
Doncaster Rovers are the clear favourite for this EFL Cup tie and CheckLive's read leans their way. Middlesbrough arrive unbeaten in three, yet the hosts' overall read remains stronger here.
Will both teams score in the Doncaster-Boro tie?
Middlesbrough failed to score in the last EFL Cup meeting, losing 4-0 at Doncaster, though both teams scored in the previous friendly. CheckLive's read favours the hosts, so another Boro blank is plausible.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 6.50 | 4.75 | 1.39 |