Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers: LIVE updates as Bantams skipper tips Rovers for promotion push
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As many as 20,000 fans are expected at Valley Parade for the mouth-watering opening-day clash, which has been billed as ‘one the standout games of the season’.
Indeed, both sides would expect to be in the promotion mix at the end of the season. Today be the first test of their credentials.
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Hide AdSpeaking ahead of the clash, Bradford captain Richie Smallwood said: “It is a massive fixture for the league.
“It is two big clubs who should not really be in this division, and I think it is one of the standout games of the season. It will be one where we can put down a marker, which we want to do.
“We know they will be up there, so it would be nice to get a win.”
Doncaster will be backed by 2,000 travelling supporters in West Yorkshire.
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Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers LIVE
Key Events
- Doncaster haven’t won on the opening day since the 2018/19 season
- Both sides tipped for promotion push - and each has tipped the other to compete this term
- Rovers beginning life back in the fourth tier for the first time since the 2016/17 campaign
Recap on an incident-packed match, which included a red card at the final whistle:
Doncaster Rovers hold on for credible opening-day draw against Bradford City
Ten-man Doncaster Rovers held on for an impressive draw away to much-fancied Bradford City in an incident-packed match in front of a record League Two crowd.
Mitchell claims!
Bradford fans unhappy about what they thought was a foul. Didn’t look like there was anything in it.
Big kick now, Jonny!
Andrews down
As Knoyle makes a brilliant sliding interception to halt a Bradford attack.
Not long left.
Fourth tier record attendance
The stadium announcer has just informed us today’s attendance is a fourth-tier record.
Adam Long on for his debut in place of Harrison Biggins.
Attendance
19,368 including 1,971 Donny fans. It’s made for some atmosphere.
Five to go of normal time. Come on, Rovers!