Spurs vs Doncaster | How to watch, team news, kit colours, key information

We take our first steps into this season’s Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening when we take on Doncaster Rovers in the third round at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The visitors, currently seventh in League One, have won 4-0 at Middlesbrough and 2-0 at Accrington Stanley so far in the competition.

As a club competing in Europe, we enter the tournament at this stage.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game...

What time does the match start?

We get underway at 7.45pm UK time.

How can I watch the game?

Wednesday’s tie will be available to watch on Sky Sports+ in the UK.

Fans based overseas are advised to check our Spurs on TV page to see if the game is live in your area.

Our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app will bring you full live text and audio commentary throughout the match, while video highlights will be available on club channels on Thursday.

What is the team news?

Ben Davies (knee) and Randal Kolo Muani (dead leg) both miss out again, as they did for Saturday’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion, while Thomas Frank has confirmed that Antonin Kinsky is in line for his first start of the season between the sticks.

Dominic Solanke and Kota Takai have begun training with the group, while Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin remain out.

Our on-loan forward Damola Ajayi is eligible to feature for Doncaster against us while our former Academy goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala could also be involved for them.

Midfielder Harry Clifton is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Who is the referee?

Andrew Madley will officiate Wednesday night’s match in N17.

He’ll be assisted by Nick Hopton and Craig Taylor, with Farai Hallam as the fourth official.

Which kit colours will the teams be wearing?

We’ll be wearing our 2025/26 home kit, featuring Lilywhite shirts, navy blue shorts and white socks.

Our goalkeeper will be in blue.

Doncaster will don their familiar red and white hooped shirts, complete with white shorts and red socks. Their keeper will be in lime green.

How can I get the matchday programme?

The latest issue of our new-look official matchday programme will be on sale at the stadium on Wednesday night, priced at the usual £4. Copies can also be ordered online here for delivery direct to your door.

Kevin Danso speaks exclusively in our main feature interview in this edition, while ex-Doncaster loanee Matthew Craig remembers the kit he wore on his Spurs debut at Leeds back in 2023.

What will the weather be like?

It’s set to remain dry and bright in north London on Wednesday. There’ll be clear skies and a gentle breeze around the time of the game, with temperatures at around 13 degrees.

What is the travel information?

If you’re coming to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch the game live in person, the latest travel information can be found here.