Recap the action as shot shy Doncaster Rovers suffer defeat at Stevenage

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Four more games to go.

Injury-hit Doncaster Rovers are in for a tough night up against Steve Evans’ promotion-chasing Stevenage.

But could they spring a surprise at the Lamex Stadium?

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Rovers appear to have closed ranks somewhat in the face of mounting criticism – as head coach Danny Schofield and chairman David Blunt continue to bear the brunt of fans’ frustrations.

Liam Ravenhill wins the header. Picture: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTDLiam Ravenhill wins the header. Picture: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
Liam Ravenhill wins the header. Picture: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

They currently sit 14th in the table but could, mathematically at least, still finish anywhere between ninth and 22nd pending the outcome of these final games.

Schofield’s side have won just one of their last 12 games. Stevenage have the second best home record in the division behind Leyton Orient.

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Latest: Stevenage 1 Doncaster Rovers 0

Rovers: Mitchell, Brown, Faulkner, Nelson (Williams 46), Long, Molyneux, Close, Ravenhill, Hurst (T Miller 78), Barlow, Agard (Goodman 46). Subs: Bottomley, Seaman, Degruchy.

Goals: Roberts (13)

Another sorry performance from Rovers.

This season really can’t end quickly enough.

Rose his the bar with a spectacular volley from the edge of the box.

A real lack of goalmouth incident here, at both ends.

It’s been a little bit more encouraging in terms of Rovers going forward. A little bit.

Goodman does well to play in Hurst who bursts into the box but his shot is saved.

Williams and Goodman replace Nelson and Agard

It’s an awful game of football and Rovers have contributed next to nothing.

Dreadful.

Mitchell with the save to deny Reid after Rovers played themselves into bother.

0 shots

0 shots on target

0 corners

This is a really difficult watch. Can the season just end now?

Reid lays it off to Taylor who shoots just over the bar.

Fighting fire with fire

Rovers are trying to go long up to Agard but nothing is sticking.

Midway point of first half

Rovers have offered absolutely nothing going forward.

Good block by Faulkner to get in the way of Clark’s goalbound shot.

Home side well on top

Rovers are struggling to get out. Stevenage have got them pinned in.

Roberts seizes upon a loose ball on the edge of the box and fires home emphatically.

Stevenage had made the better start and they’ve made it count.

No surprises here, but already plenty of aerial stuff for Rovers’ young backline to have to deal with.

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