Crystal Palace beat Doncaster 2-0 in the FA Cup six years ago, although they were winless in six visits to this part of South Yorkshire beforehand, dating back to 1960.
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace Preview
Since reaching the FA Cup Final nine years ago, Crystal Palace have only gone beyond round four on two occasions, but there are signs that they could enjoy an elongated cup adventure.
In the previous round, Eberechi Eze's strike, coming after just four minutes, was enough to see the Eagles oust Stockport County 1-0 at Selhurst. In the Premier League, Oliver Glasner's side have lost only three of their last 16 outings, climbing from the relegation zone to 12th.
Last Sunday, Palace collected a third successive away league win, becoming the latest side to depart Old Trafford victorious, with Jean-Philippe Mateta's double downing Manchester United.
Thus, very much set for a 13th successive season in the top-flight, the Palace faithful will be demanding that they take the FA Cup seriously, certainly favourites to progress through this Monday night match-up.
Doncaster Rovers are the only club from outside England's top three tiers to have made it this far, overcoming Barrow, Kettering and then Blackpool, so are on the cusp of featuring in round five for just the second time in 69 years.
Grant McCann's team had also enjoyed four successive victories in EFL League Two, before their promotion hopes suffered something of a setback on Thursday night, smashed 5-2 by Chesterfield.
Nevertheless, Rovers remain second, desperate to achieve automatic promotion, having been heartbreakingly beaten by Crewe Alexandra on penalties in last season's play-offs.
Come Monday night, the catchily named Eco-Power Stadium will be packed to the rafters and rocking, so can Doncaster cause a major upset by knocking out in-form Palace?
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 17.
- Doncaster Rovers Wins: 5. Draws: 3. Crystal Palace Wins: 9.
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner has taken both domestic cup competitions seriously, naming strong teams throughout, so expect the same to be the case here.
Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucouré and Matheus França are injured, but Eberechi Eze was fit enough to feature at Old Trafford last weekend. Adam Wharton came off the bench too, his first outing since October following a groin injury, which is a major boost.
Matt Turner will be hoping to make just his third appearance for the club in goal, while there could be a debut for deadline day signing Ben Chilwell, who's unlikely to be match-fit, having seen just 45 minutes of action in ten months.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Doncaster Rovers: (3-4-2-1): Turner; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Lerma, Wharton, Chilwell; Sarr, Esse, Mateta.
Crystal Palace Player to Watch vs Doncaster Rovers
Both of Eddie Nketiah's goals this season have come in the EFL Cup, fair to say his Crystal Palace career is yet to take off, so can he get a goal and stake a claim in this FA Cup tie?
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace Prediction
We're backing Crystal Palace to be simply too strong for Doncaster on Monday night. Even if the Eagles rotate, their strong squad should see them progress: Doncaster Rovers 1-3 Crystal Palace
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace FAQs - FA Cup
How to watch Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace FA Cup game on TV channel?
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace FA Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: BBC Red Button
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
How to watch Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace FA Cup game on live streaming?
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace FA Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: BBC iPlayer
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
What is the date and kick-off time for Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace in the FA Cup?
Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace takes place on Monday 10 February 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PST).