Doncaster Rovers confirm first three friendlies

Doncaster Rovers have confirmed their first batch of pre-season friendlies as Richie Wellens prepares his squad for the new campaign.

By Liam Hoden

Published 14th Jun 2021, 17:00 BST

Updated 14th Jun 2021, 17:42 BST

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Rovers will travel to Rossington Main, Bradford City and Spennymoor Town in the space of a week next month.

The programme begins with the traditional friendly against a local side when Rovers visit Oxford Road on Saturday, July 10 (3pm) to face Northern Counties East League Rossington.

On Tuesday, July 13 (7pm) they will visit County Durham outfit Spennymoor, who play in the National League North and are managed by former Sunderland midfielder Tommy Miller.

Doncaster Rovers will visit Valley Parade on July 13

Doncaster Rovers will visit Valley Parade on July 13

And on Saturday, July 17 (3pm) they will head to Valley Parade to meet League Two promotion hopefuls Bradford.

Details on supporter attendance will be confirmed in due course.

However, away fans will not be permitted to attend the Bradford game as the Bantams have designated the match as a pilot event with a limited number of home supporters only.

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