Doncaster Rovers suffered their second league defeat in a row, falling to a 2-0 defeat against high-flying Stockport County.
Grant McCann made two changes from the team that were beaten by Leicester City. Bayley McCann and Brandon Hanlan were handed starts in favour of Tom Nixon and Isaac Hutchinson.
The first half was a tight-fought affair with Stockport County largely dominating the possession, but with Doncaster Rovers posing a threat on the counter attack, most notably 15 minutes into the contest when Oliver Whatmuff misjudged the ball to almost leave Alfie May with a simple tap in, if it wasn’t for some alert Stockport defending to shut out the striker.
Stockport County showcased their promotion credentials in the second-half with Mamadou Jobe scoring from close range in the 53rd minute and Kyle Wootton very much putting the game to bed with a goal from close range six minutes later after Simkin had initally saved Norwood’s penalty.
Ultimately, Rovers weren’t able to find a response in a game where they were ultimately second best in almost every department.
Here are our player ratings from the Tuesday night clash.
1. Tommy Simkin - 7
Did well to save Norwood's initial penalty, very little he could have really done to prevent Stockport's two goals. Made a few good saves to prevent the visitors from running away with it. | Howard Roe AHPIX LTD 07973739229 [email protected]
2. Jay McGrath - 5
A difficult afternoon for the defender against one of the division's in-form teams, was replaced after 68 minutes.
3. Sean Grehan - 5
Could have perhaps done better with Stockport's opener. Found it tough against Kyle Wootton. | © Howard Roe/AHPIX.COM Mobile 07973 739229
4. Neill Byrne - 6
Probably the best of the three centre backs in what proved a difficult night for the hosts. | Howard Roe AHPIX LTD 07973739229 [email protected]