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Match Preview: Doncaster v Pompey

Everything you need to know about League One clash

4 October 2019

Doncaster v Pompey

Pompey and Doncaster were both left to lick their wounds following last season’s League One play-offs.

While the Blues were narrowly beaten over two legs by Sunderland, Rovers suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat to Charlton.

But it is the south Yorkshire outfit who appear to have made the quicker recovery from the disappointment of missing out on Championship football.

Darren Moore’s men are currently sitting ninth in the table and – like their next opponents – have games in hand on most other sides in the division.

Part of the reason for that is Bolton’s controversial decision to postpone August’s scheduled fixture, which might still see Wanderers punished.

Doncaster have lost just one of their six league fixtures on home soil so far this term, with Peterborough the latest side to leave empty-handed a fortnight ago.

They are seeking a return to the second tier for the first time since their brief stay in the 2013/14 campaign.

Both of last season’s fixtures finished all square, including a goalless encounter at the Keepmoat Stadium.

That game saw the home side finish with midfielder Ben Whiteman between the sticks following keeper Marko Marosi’s late dismissal.

Kenny Jackett
Fixture News

Jackett: Doncaster Injury News & International Update

3 October 2019

TEAM NEWS

Lee Brown is back in contention after returning from injury following six weeks out with an Achilles injury.

It means that Bryn Morris (groin) and Jack Whatmough (knee) are the only players currently missing for the Blues.

Alex Baptiste (Achilles), Matty Blair (groin) and Cameron John (ankle) are all sidelined for the hosts, who also have doubts over Niall Ennis (hamstring) and Kazaiah Sterling (leg).

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HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 10 wins
Doncaster: 6 wins
6 draws

At Doncaster
Pompey: 5 wins
Doncaster: 3 wins
3 draws

TICKETS
Pompey have sold out their initial allocation of tickets, but fans can pay on the day at the Keepmoat Stadium. Click here for more details.

OFFICIALS
Referee: Andy Haines
Assistants: Simon Clayton and Craig Taylor
Fourth Official: Abbas Khan

MATCH COVERAGE
Domestic iFollow subscribers can listen to live commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham by signing into their account and visiting the match centre from 2pm on Saturday.

Overseas subscribers and match pass holders can watch the action and commentary will begin from around 10 minutes before kick-off.

Click here for more information about using iFollow on a matchday and click here for information on downloading the app, so you can access content on your mobile device.

We will have updates throughout the game on Twitter and the match centre. You can also see behind-the-scenes content on our Instagram story.

There will be post-match reaction on the website, iFollow and our official YouTube channel, with highlights to follow on Sunday.

Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either Express FM or BBC Radio Solent.

BETTING
Doncaster are the 7/5 favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while Pompey can be backed at 13/8.

Click here to read our full betting guide and visit www.skybet.com/pompey to earn money for the club when you place a bet. Please gamble responsibly.

ALSO IN LEAGUE ONE
Kick-off 3pm unless stated

Saturday
Accrington v Oxford
AFC Wimbledon v Rochdale
Fleetwood v Ipswich
Gillingham v Southend
Lincoln v Sunderland
MK Dons v Burton
Rotherham v Coventry
Tranmere v Shrewsbury
Wycombe v Peterborough

Monday
Bolton v Blackpool (8pm)

LAST MEETING

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Match Reports

Doncaster 1 Pompey 2

Harrison heads stoppage-time winner at the Keepmoat Stadium

5 October 2019

Pompey celebrate after Gareth Evans scores at Doncaster
Photo: Daniel Chesterton

Ellis Harrison headed home in stoppage-time to dramatically earn Pompey a first away league win of the season.

A goal on the break from Gareth Evans in the second half had earlier given the visitors the lead at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Doncaster twice struck the woodwork and looked to have salvaged a point when Reece James bundled in a leveller.

They were chasing a winner, but instead finished with nothing, as Harrison deftly guided the ball into the net at the death.

Kenny Jackett made three changes from the side that had beaten Bolton on home soil earlier in the week.

Lee Brown came straight back into the starting line-up after recovering from an Achilles injury, while there were also returns for Evans and Marcus Harness out wide.

Brandon Haunstrup and Ryan Williams both dropped to the bench, but there was no place in the matchday squad for Ronan Curtis because of a tight hamstring.

Pompey kept with the same 4-4-2 system that had helped them secure all three points against Wanderers, with Brett Pitman utilised alongside former Rovers striker John Marquis.

Neither side created much in the opening stages on a grey afternoon in south Yorkshire, although that did not stop the travelling faithful for being in fine voice.

Shots at either end for first Ben Whiteman and then Marquis lacked enough power to trouble the respective goalkeepers.

But it was Doncaster who found their feet quickest and Alfie May’s shot from nothing cannoned against the crossbar.

Craig MacGillivray then head to come tearing from his line to stop Jon Taylor after the winger had burst in from the left.

Rovers were looking particularly threatening on the break and Harness hacked clear after one dangerous counter-attack.

The visitors collected a couple of bookings, with Tom Naylor punished for a late challenge on May and Harness seeing yellow after catching Whiteman with a flailing arm.

Doncaster had their best chance of the half in between, when Kieran Sadlier was left unchallenged to charge in and meet James Coppinger’s delivery, only to send the ball wide from a few yards out.

There were a couple of opportunities at the other end, though, and Evans’ cross was just too high for Pitman in the box.

The striker tried to return the favour after beating his man on the right, but Seny Dieng came off his line to just about get there first.

Half Time: Doncaster 0 Pompey 0

There was a change at the start of the second half, with Marquis not emerging from the tunnel and fellow summer signing Harrison replacing him.

But it was the hosts who were first to have an opening following the restart, with MacGillivray getting down to his left to keep out Whiteman’s fierce drive.

James Bolton was then fouled by Kieran Sadlier in the race for the loose ball and required treatment, but was fine to continue.

MacGillivray was soon called into action again, although not overly troubled by Coppinger’s long-range attempt.

And the stopper had to adjust his feet to make an ultimately comfortable save when Sadlier’s effort deflected off Sean Raggett.

But it was the noisy 1,351 travelling fans who were celebrating the opening goal, which came against the run of play on the hour mark.

A clearance was collected by Ben Close in the middle of the pitch and he slid a pass across for the charging EVANS.

The midfielder was able to race through on goal and neatly slot home past Dieng before wheeling away to celebrate.

A stunned Rovers tried to hit back, but a corner was dealt with by Harrison and Whiteman’s 25-yard shot received a deflection to divert it off target.

And another Blues counter-attack almost led to the lead being strengthened, as Close’s curler from the edge of the box had to be expertly palmed over by Dieng.

The visitors were having to work hard at the other end, though, and the imperious Christian Burgess did well to block Taylor’s strike, with the ball looping wide of the post.

Doncaster went even closer to levelling soon after, courtesy of a thunderous shot from Whiteman that rattled the crossbar.

Pompey were looking solid at the back, but the hosts finally made their pressure count on 82 minutes.

An angled cross-shot from May was parried away by MacGillivray and James reacted quickest to force home the loose ball.

Williams had been waiting to come on in the build-up to that goal and immediately replaced the tiring Harness.

Rovers were looking to grab a winner and Whiteman’s effort from the edge of the box just about cleared the crossbar.

But it was the Blues who instead secured all three points when, in stoppage-time, HARRISON met Bolton’s cross and sent a fine header looping over Dieng and into the net.

There were still some nervy moments to contend with, however, and a collective sigh of relief greeted the final whistle.

Doncaster (4-2-3-1): Dieng; Halliday, Anderson, Daniels, James; Sheaf, Whiteman (c); May (Wright 90+4), Coppinger, Taylor; Sadlier
Goals: James 82
Subs not used: Lawlor, Amos, Greaves, Gomes, Longbottom, Kiwomya

Pompey (4-4-2): MacGillivray; Bolton, Burgess, Raggett, Brown; Harness (Williams 82), Close, Naylor (c), Evans; Marquis (Harrison 46), Pitman
Goals: Evans 60, Harrison 90+1
Booked: Naylor, Harness
Subs not used: Bass, Walkes, Downing, Haunstrup, McCrorie

Referee: Andy Haines

Attendance: 8,962 (1,351 Pompey fans)

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Ticket News

Doncaster (A): Ticket Update

Pompey fans can pay on the day

3 October 2019

The Keepmoat Stadium, home of Doncaster Rovers

Tickets for Saturday’s match at Doncaster are no longer available to buy directly from Pompey.

Blues fans have already snapped up around 1,200 seats for the League One contest at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Supporters yet to secure their ticket can ring the home club directly on 01302 762576 and collect them at the ground.

Alternatively, they can be bought at the Club Doncaster Academy Reception (the same location as ticket collections) – located next to the away turnstiles – on the day of the game.

Category Price
Adult £21
Senior (60+) £17
Young Person (22-24) £17
Young Person (18-21) £13
Junior (17 and under) £8
Child (11 and under) £5

Wheelchair and ambulant tickets are priced at the above rates and include a carer if on the highest rate of DLA or PIP.

Supporters buying concession tickets are advised to bring proof of age identification with them to the game.

Official coach travel can be purchased online here or by calling Lucketts Travel on 01329 237000.

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