Recap as Doncaster Rovers’ play-off hopes take a hit against Bradford City
and live on Freeview channel 276
Just two points separate Mark Hughes’ Bradford in eighth from Doncaster in tenth with both sides hoping to gatecrash the top seven.
The visitors will be backed by around 4,000 fans in South Yorkshire and will be looking to get back to winning ways following defeat last time out.
Doncaster also lost their last match, ending a run of three straight wins and clean sheets.
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Doncaster Rovers v Bradford City LIVE
Key Events
- Doncaster could leapfrog their Yorkshire rivals with a win
- Bradford form: D-D-D-W-W-L Doncaster form: L-L-W-W-W-L
Not bad, Doncaster still well in this and grew into the game as the half wore on.
Bradford’s quality is evident and they were a threat without forcing Mitchell into many saves. The visitors did drop off towards the end of the first period and are definitely beatable.
Subs could be very important for both teams today.
Harry Lewis forced into a save
He tips James Brown’s low shot wide with 44 gone. Defender had been found by Ben Nelsons cross-field ball and was trying to pick out the bottom corner.
Penalty appeal
Charlie Lakin’s cross hits Brad Halliday on the hand at speed. Appeals go in but ref waves play on. It did hit him very fast in his defence.
Cook volleys wide
After Adam Clayton had set him free with a clearance over the top. Tame effort in a tame first half so far.
Good recover from Ben Close
His pass to Biggins is intercepted and Bradford break into the box but he’s there’s to cut out Andy Cook’s attempted pass to a teammate and wins a goal kick.
Yellow for Joseph Olowu
Frustrating one for the home fans, he seemed to get the ball. A meaty challenge though and clearly one the ref didn’t like the look of.
Harry Lewis called into action
He tips a Sam Stubbs header off his own bar after Ben Close’s free-kick caused Bradford a problem.
Nelson then hooks the ball back for Tommy Rowe from the corner but the club captain can’t quite connect.
Michael van Gerwen and Jesus in the away end
According to the Bradford fans anyway. Got to feel for the two unfortunate stewards. Bless him, Jesus seems to be taking it in good spirits.
Game has petered out a bit, as you might have guessed. So much hype and so far it’s een an anti-climax.