Recap the drama as Doncaster Rovers beat Accrington in FA Cup first round replay
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Doncaster looked to have booked their spot in the second round at the Eco-Power Stadium earlier this month when Harrison Biggins’ goal put them 2-1 ahead with under ten minutes to play.
But Accrington scored a late equaliser to force a replay.
The winner of tonight’s tie will play either McCann’s former employers Peterborough United or Salford City, who also require a replay.
Accrington Stanley v Doncaster Rovers
Key Events
- Doncaster and Accrington couldn't be separated at the Eco-Power Stadium earlier this month as they drew 2-2
- Rovers have lost on all four of their previous visits to the Wham Stadium
GOAL - Accrington lead
Joe Pritchard turns the ball in at the near post following a cross from the right-hand side. Seemed a bit easy for Accrington, that.
Chance for Rovers
An in-swinging free-kick from Ben Close is collected by the Accrington keeper at the far post. Looked to be heading towards the top corner for a brief moment.
Accrington Stanley 0-0 Doncaster Rovers (7.45pm kick-off)
Rovers: Louis Jones, Richard Wood, Harrison Biggins, Tom Nixon, Owen Bailey, Joe Ironside, Kyle Hurst, Jack Senior, Zain Westbrooke, Ben Close, Mo Faal
Subs: Ian Lawlor, James Maxwell, Luke Molyneux, George Broadbent, Deji Sotona, Tyler Roberts, Jack Degruchy, Tavonga Kuleya, Jack Degruchy
Accrington: Jon McCracken, Jay Rich-Baghuelou, Kelvin Mellor, Shaun Whalley, Joe Pritchard, Rosaire Longelo, Joe Gubbins, Jack Nolan, Tommy Leigh, Seamus Conneely, Korede Adedoyin
Subs: Jack McIntyre, Lewis Shipley, Ben Woods, Matt Lowe, Dan Martin, Aaron Pickles, Leslie, Adekoya, Owen Devenport, Josh Woods
Doncaster Rovers team news
Rovers: Louis Jones, Richard Wood, Harrison Biggins, Tom Nixon, Owen Bailey, Joe Ironside, Kyle Hurst, Jack Senior, Zain Westbrooke, Ben Close, Mo Faal
Subs: Ian Lawlor, James Maxwell, Luke Molyneux, George Broadbent, Deji Sotona, Tyler Roberts, Jack Degruchy, Tavonga Kuleya, Jack Degruchy
Doncaster must do it the hard way
After twice surrendering the lead, Doncaster must now try and win at a ground where they have been beaten on all of their previous visits. What's more, they head into tonight's game on the back of what boss Grant McCann labelled 'probably their worst performance of the season'.
Accrington also lost at the weekend. which could be a leveller of sorts. If Rovers can recreate their performance in the opening half hour against Accrington last time out, they will be more than OK. Let's hope they are able to put the disappointment of the weekend behind them.