Doncaster Rovers Beat Chesterfield 2-1 in Cup, Lose 5-2 League Match

Doncaster Rovers recorded a 2-1 FA Cup win against Chesterfield but followed it with a 5-2 league defeat to the same side that ended a run of four consecutive wins.

Recent On-Field Results

The FA Cup success gave supporters something to cheer, yet the subsequent 5-2 league reverse highlighted ongoing issues in front of goal and at the back. These matches came after the team had shown improvement in earlier fixtures, only for the Chesterfield league game to halt that momentum.

League Position and Recent Form

As of early 2026 the side sits 23rd in League One following a four-game losing streak yet remains three points from safety. The club had won the League Two title in the 2023-24 season under manager Grant McCann to earn promotion to the current division. A five-match winless run in league action noted in a January 2025 preview had already seen the team drop to 10th before further decline set in.

Home Record at Eco-Power Stadium

Matches at the Eco-Power Stadium, formerly known as Keepmoat Stadium, have featured a consistent scoring record with the team finding the net in their last 12 home games. This run offers one area of encouragement amid the broader struggles in the relegation battle.

The combination of cup progress and league setbacks leaves Doncaster focused on closing the gap to the teams above them in the coming weeks.