The 2025 EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) Round 3 continues with a matchup between Tottenham Hotspur and League One side Doncaster Rovers. Spurs are heavy favorites at home, but knockout football always leaves room for surprises.
Match Information
- Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Doncaster Rovers – EFL Cup Round 3
- Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 2:45 PM ET (7:45 PM BST local time)
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Referee: Andy Madley
How to Watch Tottenham vs Doncaster Live
- United States: Watch live exclusively on Paramount+
- United Kingdom: Coverage typically available on Sky Sports Football and streaming via NOW TV
- International:
- ESPN+ (South America)
- DAZN (Canada)
- beIN Sports (MENA)
- Viaplay (Scandinavia)
- Other regional broadcasters across Europe, Asia, and Africa
Paramount+ subscribers in the U.S. get full access to EFL Cup games, including Spurs vs Doncaster.
Team Form
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs enter this match in solid form:
- Brighton 2-2 Tottenham (Premier League)
- Tottenham 1-0 Villarreal (European competition)
Manager Ange Postecoglou is expected to rotate his lineup, but Spurs’ depth gives them a strong edge at home.
Doncaster Rovers
The League One side faces a daunting task:
- Doncaster 1-2 AFC Wimbledon (League One)
- Wigan 3-0 Doncaster (League One)
Doncaster will likely play a defensive style, hoping to catch Spurs on the counterattack.
Key Storylines
- Tottenham Rotation: Expect squad rotation with opportunities for younger players, but Spurs’ overall quality remains far higher.
- Doncaster’s Cup Dream: The Rovers will relish the chance to test themselves at a Premier League stadium.
- Cup Magic Factor: Lower-league sides often thrive on passion and resilience—Doncaster will look to make it a fight.
Prediction
Tottenham’s depth and home-field advantage should carry them comfortably into the next round. Doncaster’s spirit may keep them in the contest early, but Spurs’ attack will likely prove too strong.
Predicted Score: Tottenham 4-0 Doncaster