Doncaster Rovers player ratings after opening day defeat to Harrogate Town

Sports Journalist

Published 5th Aug 2023, 17:16 BST

Updated 5th Aug 2023, 17:17 BST

Doncaster Rovers have work to do after they were beaten 1-0 in their first game of the new season at home to Harogate Town.

Jack Muldoon’s second-half penalty gave the Sulphurites all three points at the Eco-Power Stadium after Joseph Olowu fouled Abraham Odoh inside the area.

Scroll down for our player ratings.

Doncaster Rovers v Harrogate Town.

1. Match action

Doncaster Rovers v Harrogate Town. Photo: Andrew Roe/AHPIX LTD

Made several smart stops throughout to keep Harrogate at bay. Went the right way for the penalty, too, which just slipped underneath him.

2. Ian Lawlor - 7

Made several smart stops throughout to keep Harrogate at bay. Went the right way for the penalty, too, which just slipped underneath him. Photo: Gareth Williams/AHPIX LTD

Wasn't able to get forward as much as he, or his teammates, would have liked.

3. Jamie Sterry - 5

Wasn't able to get forward as much as he, or his teammates, would have liked. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

Made some important interceptions in the first half.

4. Richard Wood - 6

Made some important interceptions in the first half. Photo: Gareth Williams/AHPIX LTD

Harrogate Town Jack Muldoon Sulphurites