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Doncaster Rovers make the short journey to Harrogate Town for their first ever competitive fixture at the EnviroVent Stadium.

And they could really do with a pick-me-up!

Rovers have dropped to 15th in League Two following a run of just one win in 11 games.

Harrogate have shown some real character of late – bouncing back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with AFC Wimbledon and Leyton Orient most recently – but they remain just three points above the drop zone.

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A general view of the EnviroVent Stadium. Photo by Pete Norton/Getty ImagesA general view of the EnviroVent Stadium. Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images
A general view of the EnviroVent Stadium. Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images

Simon Weaver’s side ran out 2-0 winners at the Eco-Power Stadium last month courtesy of goals from Luke Armstrong and Alex Pattison.

LIVE: Harrogate Town v Doncaster Rovers

Full time: Harrogate Town 2 Doncaster Rovers 2

Rovers: Mitchell, Seaman, Faulkner, Nelson, Long, Molyneux, Close, Ravenhill (Hurst 67), Barlow, Westbrooke, Agard. Subs: Bottomley, Brown, Williams, T Miller, Degruchy, Goodman.

Goals: Barlow (34), Molyneux (47), Armstrong (50), Eastman (60)

It ends all square. Rovers have forgotten how to win.

They had a much-needed victory in their grasp here after leading 2-0.

But another defensive error let Harrogate back into the game and Rovers then failed to weather the storm that followed.

Burrell fires over after Mitchell failed to hold a cross.

Substitute Kyle Hurst has added some energy but Rovers are struggling to get anything going.

Armstrong tests Mitchell with a low shot.

Harrogate on top.

Deary me. Pattison almost makes it three for the hosts after Mitchell goes walkabout.

Rovers have gone to pieces.

Eastman picks up a loose ball on the edge of the box and fires home.

Harrogate came from 2-0 down in their last two games to draw 2-2...

The hosts have got their tails up now.

Armstrong from close range.

Slips from Mitchell and Long before Armstrong eventually prods home from close range.

A very poor goal to concede - allowing Harrogate straight back into the game.

Molyneux’s shot takes a little deflection and nestles in the bottom corner.

Good work from Barlow and Agard in the build-up.

We’re back underway - no changes from either side.

A repeat of Monday so far. Rovers lead at half time thanks to a lovely goal from Barlow.

They just started to gain some control midway through the half, without really threatening - before Barlow produced another moment of quality.

Harrogate started the game on the front foot but have fizzled out.

Harrogate free kick

O’Connor’s header at the back post causes some concern but Mitchell is able to deal with it.

Barlow with an almost identical strike - cutting in from the left - and it goes just wide!

Barlow!

Another stunning strike.

Similar to his goal on Monday. Excellent hit from the edge of the box.

Nelson advances from the back with purpose but his long range shot goes well wide.

Midway point in first half

Rovers have grown into this game but they are yet to test Oxley in the Harrogate goal.

Rovers’ best moments are coming via Seaman on the right, he’s getting into some advanced areas.

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