Doncaster Rovers move Walsall fixture due to possible World Cup clash

An upcoming Doncaster Rovers fixture has been rearranged to avoid a potential clash with England during the World Cup.
Steve Jones
By Steve Jones
Published 14th Oct 2022, 11:04 BST
Updated 14th Oct 2022, 11:04 BST
A general shot of the Eco-Power Stadium.A general shot of the Eco-Power Stadium.
A general shot of the Eco-Power Stadium.

Rovers will now play Walsall at the Eco-Power Stadium on Friday, 2 December (7.45pm kick-off) instead of the following day.

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The Three Lions begin their World Cup campaign against Iran on Monday, November 21 and depending on results could play on Saturday, December 3 (3pm kick-off) in their first round of 16 tie.

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After their opening match, England play the USA on Friday, November 25 (7pm kick-off) before meeting Wales in their final group game on Tuesday, November 29 (7pm kick-off).

Should Gareth Southgate's side win Group B, they will play the runners-up from Group A - which features Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal and Netherlands - on Sunday, December 3 (3pm kick-off).

But if they progress to the knockout stage as runners-up, they will meet the winners of Group A 24 hours before then.

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