How it happened: Doncaster Rovers come from behind to upset Hull City in Carabao Cup

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Grant McCann makes his first return to Hull City tonight when Doncaster Rovers take on the Tigers in the Carabao Cup first round.

McCann joined Hull from Doncaster in the summer 2019 and spent two years at the helm until his dismissal in January last year following a takeover.

Hull were relegated from the Championship in McCann’s first season in charge but bounced back decisively as they won League One the following year.

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His first game in charge of Peterborough during his second spell as boss was against Hull and ended in a 3-0 home defeat.

Doncaster's George Miller celebrates his goal.Doncaster's George Miller celebrates his goal.
Doncaster's George Miller celebrates his goal.

McCann will be hoping to fare better when Doncaster visit the MKM Stadium.

Both sides lost on the opening day of the season last weekend.

Rovers were beaten 1-0 at home to Harrogate Town, while Liam Rosenior’s Tigers conceded in the 96th minute as they lost 2-1 at Norwich.

Scroll down for team news and live updates throughout the match.

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Deji Sotona fires over

Rovers win back the ball in Hull’s half and for the first time tonight, Deji Sotona produces some end product. He strike flies over, however.

6,577. No number given for the away fans.

Good defending from Anderson

Two great headed clearances to stop dangerous crosses. Rovers having to defend at the start of the second half. Hull have picked up the tempo again.

He denies Oscar Estupinan from point-blank range. Great header, great save.

Hull change at the break

Vaughn Covil replaces Ruben Vinagre. Back under way.

Credit to Doncaster, who improved as the half went on after a nervy first ten minutes where the gulf in divisions and quality looked evident. They ended the first period in the asendancy. A good half - and an improvement from Saturday.

Excellent from Olowu

He takes the ball off the feet of Oscar Estupinan before he can shoot after the striker was almost one-on-one following a defence-splitting pass.

At the other end Tyler Roberts tries to beat Matt Ingram at his near post but the goalie parries it out for a corner, which is flicked on by Tom Anderson and just misses Owen Bailey.

Penalty appeal for Hull

It looked credible from up here. A Hull attacker falls down under the challenge of James Maxwell with 42 minutes gone, but the ref doesn’t react.

He’s just booked a Hull player at the other end for something seemingly futile.