RECAP: Doncaster Rovers 2 Newcastle United 3: Rowe and Bogle on target in narrow defeat to Magpies

Ben Close in action against Newcastle. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

Join us from the Keepmoat as we bring live coverage of this evening’s friendly. Remember to REFRESH regularly for the latest updates.

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Doncaster Rovers 2 Newcastle United 3

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021, 19:12 BST

7.12pm Underway

Newcastle get the game underway

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021, 19:11 BST

Teams out

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021, 19:10 BST

Pre-match thoughts

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021, 18:47 BST

Kick-off delayed

Kick-off has been pushed back by 15 minutes to allow everyone to get into the stadium. Very congested outside

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021, 18:29 BSTUpdated 18:38 BST

First half trialists

Louis Reed and Shayon Harrison are the trialists that will feature in the first half for Rovers.

Dan Gardner is continuing to train with Rovers but is still not featuring in matches.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021, 18:20 BST

And the visitors

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021, 18:14 BST

No Barlow

We understand that Aidan Barlow, who has been training with Rovers since the start of pre-season, will not be featuring tonight due to illness. He is expected back after the weekend and his trial will continue.