Doncaster Rovers Belles ease relegation fears with vital win over bottom side Burton Albion

By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jan 2020, 14:47 BST
Updated 29th Jan 2020, 11:43 BST
Andy ButlerAndy Butler
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Both Doncaster RLFC and local amateurs Bentley were paired with National Conference Division One sides in Monday night’s Coral Challenge Cup third round draw.

The League One title hopefuls were drawn away to Dewsbury-based Thornhill Trojans while the 2019 Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division champions will travel to meet Leigh Miners Rangers.

“Obviously we would have preferred to have been at home – though it’s not far to travel – but we are happy with the draw because we wanted to avoid being drawn against another League One side,” said Dons assistant coach Pete Green.

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“Thornhill play in the top flight of the National Conference and are a well-established and respected club so we won’t be underestimating them.