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LIVE updates as Doncaster Rovers take on Newcastle United under-21s
A youthful Doncaster Rovers side will take on Newcastle Under-21s at the Eco-Power Stadium tonight as the Papa Johns Trophy group stage gets under way.
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Rovers boss Gary McSheffrey has pledged to make plenty of changes for this evening’s fixture while staying within the rules of the competition, which state EFL clubs must field at least four outfield ‘qualifying players’.
That essentially means first-team regulars, so expect to see several familiar faces as well as development players and youth team prospects.
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Doncaster Rovers v Newcastle United Under-21s LIVE
Key Events
- Rovers to make numerous changes for first game of Papa Johns Trophy group stage
- The young Magpies are one of 16 Category One academies invited to enter an under-21 side into this season’s competition
- Newcastle’s youngsters made the last-16 of the EFL Trophy in 2018/19
Results elsewhere
Barnsley are currently 2-0 down to Lincoln City (that game started later) and have been reduced to ten men. Rovers going second in their group as things stand. The top two teams qualify for the regionalised last-16 stage.
Newcastle miss
The ball hits the bar. Struggling to make out who is who in a black and white shirt. Numbers are barely visible.
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