How it finished
Doncaster Rovers beat Stockport County 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Stockport County at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Doncaster Rovers 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Stockport County had 18 shots (8 on target) to Doncaster Rovers' 8 (1), with 73% of the ball against 27%. On expected goals it was 0.8 to 0.5, so Stockport County created the better chances and still lost the game.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
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Who won Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers?
Doncaster Rovers beat Stockport County 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Stockport County at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Doncaster Rovers 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals and the match produced 3. Stockport County had 18 shots (8 on target) to Doncaster Rovers' 8 (1), with 73% of the ball against 27%. On expected goals it was 0.8 to 0.5, so Stockport County created the better chances and still lost the game.
What was the final score in Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers?
Stockport County 1–2 Doncaster Rovers, played on 08 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Stockport County 40%, the draw 28% and Doncaster Rovers 32%.
What were the stats in Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers?
Full-time: Possession 73%–27%, Expected goals (xG) 0.8–0.5, Shots 18–8, Shots on target 8–1, Shots inside box 5–6, Big chances 1–3, Corners 6–8, Saves 0–7, Fouls 4–6, Offsides 2–3, Yellow cards 0–1.
Did both teams score in Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers?
Yes — both Stockport County and Doncaster Rovers scored, finishing 1–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said Stockport County 40%, it finished Doncaster Rovers (32% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 3; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said Stockport County or Draw 68%, it finished Missed; Second call — we said Over 2.5 Goals 52%, it finished Landed.