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

Four more games to go.

By Paul Goodwin

Published 18th Apr 2023, 14:16 BST

Updated 19th Apr 2023, 09:07 BST

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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?

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 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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Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 20:20 BST

Hard watch

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

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 20:13 BST

Close

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

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 20:12 BST

Fighting fire with fire

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

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 20:08 BST

Midway point of first half

Rovers have offered absolutely nothing going forward.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 20:06 BSTUpdated 20:06 BST

Block

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

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 20:03 BST

Home side well on top

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

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 19:58 BSTUpdated 19:59 BST

GOAL STEVENAGE

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.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 19:53 BST

Direct

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

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 19:47 BST

Scare

Taylor shoots just wide following a Stevenage freekick. An early scare.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023, 19:46 BST

KICK OFF

We’re underway - can Rovers spring a surprise at the Lamex Stadium?

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