Shrewsbury Town 3 Doncaster Rovers 3: Rovers all but relegated following dramatic draw

Doncaster Rovers have been all but relegated to League Two following a dramatic 3-3 draw at Shrewsbury Town.
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Rovers had to win today to keep alive any realistic hopes of avoiding relegation.

But Gary McSheffrey’s side wilted at Montgomery Waters Meadow and found themselves 3-0 down at half time.

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However, Mipo Odubeko and Reo Griffiths scored to reduce the deficit before Kyle Knoyle’s last gasp equaliser rescued an unlikely point.

Montgomery Waters Meadow. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty ImagesMontgomery Waters Meadow. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
Montgomery Waters Meadow. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Gillingham’s 0-0 draw with Fleetwood Town means the gap to safety remains at six points with two games to play.

However, Rovers’ vastly inferior goal difference means they are almost certain to be playing League Two football next season.

Recap today’s game below.

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That’s just awful from a defensive point of view. Awful.

Rovers are sliced open by a ball over the top and when the cross comes in Bowman powers home the header.

So much time and space for Vela to deliver that cross.

Shrewsbury in control here.

They look quicker and stronger in every department at the moment.

Udoh tests Mitchell from the edge of the box.

Rovers are behind in this must-win game...

Udoh latches onto a long ball forward, holds off Olowu and fires home.

Poor from Olowu. He got caught under the ball and it was far too easy for Udoh.

Nurse is an outlet for the hosts on the left. He’s getting into some dangerous areas and he has good delivery.

Better little spell for Rovers who are feeling their way into this game after a slow start.

Shrewsbury on the front foot early on.

Although Odubeko almost latched onto a through ball from Galbraith there.

Shrewsbury on the front foot early on.

Although Odubeko almost latched onto a through ball from Galbraith there.

Vela with a very early shot for the hosts after good build-up. Straight at Mitchell.

We’re underway. Remember it’s win or bust for Rovers...