Nuneaton Borough vs Doncaster Rovers: LIVE updates as new signing Josh Andrews makes his debut
and live on Freeview channel 276
Gary McSheffrey's side began their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Armthorpe Welfare last weekend.
New signing Josh Andrews is set to feature against the Boro, who play in the seventh tier of English football.
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Hide AdThe 20-year-old striker stands at 6ft 5ins and has joined on a six-month loan from Championship side Birmingham City.
Rovers could also field a number of trialists currently with the club.
Live updates below.
Nuneaton Borough vs Doncaster Rovers LIVE
Key Events
- New Rovers striker Josh Andrews to play 45 minutes this afternoon, says Gary McSheffrey
- Several trialists also set to feature again for Doncaster
A good workout and two good goals to go with it. George Miller and Josh Andrews on the scoresheet either side of half time for Doncaster, who make it two wins from two in pre-season.
Tougher tests still to come, starting with a trip to Spennymoor on Wednesday before Rovers host Huddersfield Town a week today.
Reaction to come this evening and over the weekend.
Chance for 3-0
Jack Degruchy’s far post header is saved on the goal line after he connects with Tom Parkinson’s cross.
The chance cane about after good work from Andrews, who put his body on the line to win an aerial challenge.
At the other end Lewis Jones makes a great point-blank save to deny Nuneaton a goal.
And another
Josh Lindsay replaces Adam Clayton, who hands the captain’s armband to Lewis Jones.
Kieran Agard is the oldest Rovers player left on the pitch.
Double change
Tom Parkinson replaces Liam Ravenhill and Tommy Rowe leaves the field in place of Alex Fletcher.
A youthful side seeing this one out.
Jack Degruchy is down
The young midfielder is clutching his ankle in pain and following a Nuneaton challenge. Now receiving treatment.
GOAL - 2-0
A debut goal for Josh Andrews, who fires home from close range after his initial header was saved.
He looks good in the air and is quick off the mark, too.