8 Tottenham Players Missing For Doncaster Indoors

Originally posted on the Boy Hotspur | By The Boy | Last updated Sep 24, 2025 9:26 AM ET

The magic of the cup. Specifically, tonight sees Spurs host Doncaster Rovers in the third round of the Carabao Cup at 7:45 PM.

Tottenham form guide

Spurs have started the 2025-26 season strongly under Frank, sitting third in the Premier League with 10 points from six games (W4, D1, L1).

Recent results include a 2-2 comeback draw against Brighton, a 1-0 Champions League win over Villarreal, and convincing league victories over West Ham (3-0) and Manchester City (2-0).

Doncaster form guide

Doncaster, a League One side, sit seventh in the third tier after promotion last season. They started well, winning five of their first ten competitive games, but recent back-to-back losses to Wigan (3-0) and AFC Wimbledon (2-1) have dented confidence. In the EFL Cup, they impressed with a 4-0 thrashing of Championship side Middlesbrough and a 2-0 win over Accrington Stanley.

Via the Boy Hotspur

Injuries for Tottenham and Donny

Injuries continue to plague Spurs, with James Maddison (ACL), Radu Dragusin (ACL), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Kota Takai (foot), Yves Bissouma (knock), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Randal Kolo Muani (dead leg), and Ben Davies (knee) sidelined. Antonin Kinsky is confirmed to start in goal, with youngsters like Jun’ai Byfield and Luca Williams-Barnett potentially featuring.

For our guests, Harry Clifton is out for six weeks with a hamstring injury, while Jamie Sterry (back) is expected to play. Spurs loanee Damola Ajayi is eligible to face his parent club, but is likely to be a substitute. Luke Molyneux, Jordan Gibson, and veteran Billy Sharp (39) will lead the attack.

Likely outcomes

Doncaster may adopt a defensive approach, looking to counter-attack and exploit set pieces or Spurs’ injury-weakened squad. Their recent defensive frailties (seven goals conceded in four games) could be a concern against Premier League opposition.

Tottenham’s superior quality, even with a rotated squad, should overwhelm Doncaster. Spurs’ defensive resilience and attacking depth, led by players like Johnson, Simons, and Richarlison, make a comfortable win likely. Doncaster’s recent form and defensive issues suggest they’ll struggle to create chances, though their cup run shows they can be resilient. Expect Spurs to lead at half-time and secure a clean sheet.

This article first appeared on the Boy Hotspur and was syndicated with permission.

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