Recap as Doncaster Rovers crash out of Carabao Cup after Lincoln City thumping
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Rovers have picked up four points from their opening two games and take on a side they are unbeaten against in their last eight meetings stretching back to 2004.
Lincoln, who are now managed by Republic of Ireland defender Mark Kennedy, remain on the hunt for their first win of the 22/23 campaign having drawn their first two matches in League One.
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Hide AdDoncaster left it late to seal their first three points since returning to League Two on Saturday.
Two goals in injury time, courtesy of George Miller and Kieran Agard, cancelled out Sutton United’s first-half lead and sent the home crowd into raptures.
Boss Gary McSheffrey plans to make several changes for tonight’s game at the Eco-Power Stadium.
Playmaker Lee Tomlin is likely to return to action following his one-match suspension.
Scroll down for live updates throughout the evening.
Doncaster Rovers vs Lincoln City LIVE
Key Events
- Both sides unbeaten in their opening two league matches ahead of tonight’s Carabao Cup first round clash
- Doncaster Rovers are unbeaten against Lincoln City in the sides’ last eight meetings
- Both sides expected to make changes for the match - Lee Tomlin could return for the hosts
Rovers see away Lincoln danger
Rovers are happy to see out a ball across their six-yard box for a goal kick. That would have caused mayhem in the first half on Saturday.
Lincoln are a smaller side than Sutton and looking to play a bit more football.
Steady start to this one five minutes in.
Formation
Looks like a 4-3-1-2 for Rovers with Tomlin in the 10 behind Agard and Andrews.
Ravenhill is on the right of the midfield three. Clayton central and Biggins to the left of him.
Rovers get us started
Harrison Biggins fires wide inside the opening 30 seconds. Energetic start from the hosts.
Here come the teams
Decent noise greets the players from both sets of fans. The Black Bank is looking colourful.
Looks like Rovers are kicking towards the South Stand in the first half.
Straight to penalties
In the event of a draw after 90 minutes we will go straight to penalties. Music to everyone’s ears, that.
Impressive following
Visitors Lincoln have sold around 800 tickets for tonight. Not bad considering Doncaster have been a bogey team for the Imps over the years.
They haven’t beaten Rovers since 2004.
Doncaster Rovers team news
Four changes as Lee Tomlin, Liam Ravenhill, Kieran Agard and Adam Long replace George Miller, Kyle Hurst, Tommy Rowe and Ro-Shaun Williams.
Miller and Rowe missing from the matchday 18. Tom Anderson is here but not involved again.
Rovers taking the cup seriously
Doncaster progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup under former boss Richie Wellens last term but have not reached the third-round stage since the 2017/18 season, when they were knocked out by Arsenal.
Here’s what boss Gary McSheffrey had to say about the competition...
Predicted Rovers changes?
Lee Tomlin is expected to return to the starting XI following his one-match suspension.
Adam Long could well make his first start for Doncaster, too, and the club were due to make a decision on whether Tom Anderson would be involved tonight earlier today.
The influential defender missed Saturday’s game against Sutton United due to personal reasons.
Charlie Seaman is expected to be in the matchday squad, having been overlooked for selection in the opening two matches.
McSheffrey also hinted youngsters Bobby Faulkner and Tavonga Kuleya could again be involved this evening after making their league debuts last time out.