Match Preview: City vs Doncaster Rovers

The Imps will look to secure a third-straight victory when hosting Doncaster Rovers in the Papa Johns Trophy on Tuesday 20 September (7pm KO).

All the key information that you need to know ahead of the clash can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are available to purchase on the day of the game from the ticket office, with no price increase in place. 

Alternatively, supporters can secure your seat online by clicking HERE!

MATCH COVERAGE 

The match is available for live streaming domestically for just £10, or the equivalent cost in your local currency if outside the UK & Ireland.

The feed includes expert commentary from the BBC Radio Lincolnshire sports team, including replays of key moments as well as match statistics and latest scores around the competition.

iFollow Imps subscribers can follow all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights.

Click here to see the iFollow Imps options where you are

City supporters unable to make it to the LNER Stadium can follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter page.

You will also be able to catch updates on other social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

DONCASTER ROVERS

Nickname: Rovers

Founded: 1879

Stadium: Eco-Power Stadium

Manager: Gary McSheffrey

Top scorer: George Miller (three goals)

League position: 12th

LAST TIME OUT

Bristol Rovers 3-6 Imps

Sky Bet League One

Imps: Rushworth, Poole ©, Oakley-Boothe (Jackson 74’), Garrick (Vernam 46’), O’Connor, House (Hopper 80’), Sorensen, Eyoma, Roughan, Virtue, Diamond (Jamie Robson 88’). Subs (not used): Wright, Sanders, Davenport.

Doncaster Rovers 0-1 Swindon Town

Sky Bet League Two

Doncaster: Mitchell, Knoyle, Williams, Faulkner, Maxwell (Woltman 76’), Clayton, Rowe (Biggins 57’), Molyneux, Tomlin (Agard 76’), Taylor (Hurst 62’), Miller. Subs (not used): Jones, Olowu, Long, Hurst.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: LDLWW

Doncaster: WWLLL

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Adam Herczeg

Assistant referee: Gareth Viccars

Assistant referee: Johnathon Bickerdike

Fourth official: Ruebyn Ricardo

City supporters can watch this season’s action at the LNER Stadium in a way which suits you with a silver or bronze membership - purchase yours HERE!