Mansfield - Doncaster

The new League One season kicks off at One Call Stadium on 15 August 2026 as Mansfield Town welcome Doncaster Rovers for matchday 1. This fixture carries a recent history of close contests, including a 2-1 victory for Doncaster at home in their last league encounter on 9 August 2025, and a 2-2 draw in the same competition on 15 August 2023. Both sides will be looking to start their campaign with a positive result after mixed fortunes in the EFL Cup the previous week.

Mansfield Town began their cup run with a 3-0 defeat at home to Sheffield United on 9 August 2026. Doncaster Rovers, meanwhile, secured a 1-1 draw away at Stockport County on 8 August 2026. With the league campaign commencing, both teams will be eager to establish early momentum, drawing on the experience of their previous league meetings as they navigate the opening day of the season.