The story of how Doncaster Rovers downed League Two high-flyers Carlisle United
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But to do so Rovers must reverse the 3-0 defeat they suffered the last time they played the fourth-placed Cumbrians in October.
That game was Gary McSheffrey’s last in charge of the club and one week later Danny Schofield was in the Doncaster dugout.
Carlisle head into the clash following two straight wins, while Rovers beat Rochdale 4-3 last time out.
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Doncaster Rovers v Carlisle United LIVE
Key Events
- Doncaster could move back into the play-offs for the first time since September with a win
- Paul Simpson’s Carlisle beat Rover 3-0 in their last meeting in October
- Fourth-placed Cumbrians have won their last two, while Doncaster beat Rochdale 4-3 on Thursday
This is unique
A Donny fan has just won £10,000 after a contest which saw the youth team players see who could kick a football closest to the halfway line.
The man’s name is Colin - congratulations, Colin!
HT 1-0 Donny
So far, so good. And a well-deserved round of applause greets the players at the whistle.
Carlisle chance
Owen Motson clips the outside of the post after a quick turn and shot. First sniff for them.
Off the bar!
Corner is worked short between Close and Molyneux before the former floats an effort towards goal that clips the bar.
Only one team in this at present. Stoppage in play for a Carlisle injury but Doncaster won’t want to break their momentum.
More good play from Doncaster
Ben Close forces a corner after a Cruyff turn inside the box results in a hasty Carlisle clearance into row Z.
Impressive
Doncaster have managed seven attempts on goal - two on target - in the opening 15 minutes. Carlisle have had none.
Nasty one
Charlie Seaman appears to catch Jack Armer on the head with his boot while trying to reach a long ball forward.
Yellow card for the right-back.
Chance for Hurst
He almost gets through on goal but his shot is blocked by a defender. Follow-up then clear before Carlisle break, only for Ro-Shaun Williams to halt them with an important tackle.
Game being played at a frantic tempo in the early stages.
GOAL - 1-0 Rovers
James Maxwell grabs his first goal for the club with a close-range effort after a Carlisle defender fails to clear George Miller’s ball across the face of goal.
Biggins fires over
Lively start from Doncaster, who are playing some good stuff. Over from Biggins after Ben Close’s lay-off.
Miller breaks away
But chooses the wrong option with teammates in the box, instead he seemingly goes for goal and misses high and wide.
Chance came after a Carlisle defender misjudged the flight of the ball.
Carlisle get us started
Rovers kicking towards a busy away end in the first half. Carlisle fans making plenty of noise.
Schofield on the January transfer window
“We enter the January transfer window confident that we have collectively put in the hard yards to identify players will improve the squad.
“Work has been ongoing since I came to the club to narrow searches for specific positions.”
A minute’s applause to be held this afternoon
In memory of Rovers fans who died in 2022 and football legend Pele.