The story of how Doncaster Rovers beat ten-man Stockport County
and live on Freeview channel 276
Rovers came from behind to draw 2-2 away to AFC Wimbledon last weekend and make it five points from their three opening games back in League Two.
The progress of Gary McSheffrey’s side’s will be put to the test over the next fortnight, however, with games against some of the division’s most fancied sides coming up.
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After Stockport, Doncaster host Salford City on Saturday before games against Northampton Town and Nigel Clough’s Mansfield, who both made the play-offs last term.
Tonight’s opponents picked up their first league win of the season last weekend following their midweek cup success and have been tipped to mount another promotion challenge in 22/23.
The Hatters, who are managed by Dave Challinor, have invested heavily in their playing squad in recent years.
Last season they held off the challenge of another big-spending side, Hollywood-backed Wrexham, to win the ever-improving National League.
Doncaster Rovers vs Stockport County LIVE
Key Events
- Doncaster unbeaten in their first three games back in League Two
- Stockport have one win and two defeats since returning to the fourth tier, but have won their last two in league and cup
- Minute’s applause to take place in twentieth minute
‘1-0 to the referee’ chant the Stockport fans, who have a great repertoire of songs to be fair to them. But the sending off looked - and sounded - like a fair one and Doncaster are good value for their lead.
No need to rush their work in the second half. This game is there for them provided they don’t do anything daft themselves.
Tomlin’s ball into the area evades everyone and hits the post. Knoyle follows up on the rebound but Jaros gets down well to save.
Doncaster having so much joy on the left-hand side at present.
It’s all Doncaster
The home side have got their fans behind them and are going forward at will. No reply from Stockport.
There could be more in this for McSheffrey’s men.
Achievement unlocked
That’s the first time Doncaster have scored first in a match this season and the first time they have scored in the first half.
There’s a first time for everything!
GOAL - George Miller
He takes Maxwell’s low cross, controls it, then fires past Jaros into the far corner.
That was the moment of quality Rovers had been looking for. Great team goal.
Close from Clayton
His ball over the top from inside Doncaster’s half almost finds Miller’s run.
Feels like the home side are just rushing a little bit here.