Doncaster Rovers Belles set for derby 'friendly' match against Rossington Main

It may be a pre-season friendly, but local pride and bragging rights are up for grabs when Rossington Main host Doncaster Rovers Belles this weekend.

The clash takes place on Sunday, August 2 with Belles then visiting Brodsworth Main the Thursday after (August 6). Brodsworth continued their preparations for the new season with a 7-2 win at Brampton United thanks to goals from Jodie Clarkson (2), Trinity Jae-Elliott (2), Theresa Bruce, Jill Edmonds and Sophie Smith.

Brodsworth, who will be playing in Sheffield and Hallamshire Women’s County League Division One following promotion, have announced the addition of a Development team who will be competing in Division Four which will feature Doncaster derbies against Scawthorpe Scorpions. The League has expanded to a fifth division this season with Rossington FC one of the newcomers. Rossington Main Reserves will continue to play in Division Two.

Belles' build-up to the new season has included home games against Leeds Modernians and Bradford City. Meanwhile, both Brodsworth and Rossington Main will discover their opponents in the early rounds of the Women’s FA Cup when the draws for the preliminary round and first round qualifying are announced on Friday.