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Match Previews

Preview: Doncaster Rovers

10 April 2015

Match Previews

Preview: Doncaster Rovers

10 April 2015


Rochdale head to Doncaster Rovers’ Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday looking to keep the play-off push alive.

Dale head into the fixture on the back of Monday’s win over Port Vale, while Doncaster suffered a 3-2 defeat away at Sheffield United on Tuesday night.

Rovers' James Coppinger and striker Nathan are said to be doubtful for the League One clash.


PRE-MATCH
Manager Keith Hill was on pre-match press duties. The interview is available to view on Dale Player. 

You can view a snippet of what he had to say on our YouTube channel by clicking HERE.

Read part of the interview HERE


THE OPPOSITION
In charge – Paul Dickov
League position – 12th on 53 points
Top goal scorer – Curtis Main, 10 goals

LAST MEETING AT THE KEEPMOAT
Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Rochdale: Capital One Cup: August 6th 2013 

An 89th minute goal from Bongani Khumalo inflicted a cruel defeat on Dale at the Keepmoat Stadium, sending Doncaster Rovers (a then Championship side) through to the second round of the League Cup. 

Dale XI on the night: Lillis, Rafferty, Eastham, Lancashire O'Connell, Done, Lund, Tutte, Hery, Vincenti, Hogan. Subs: Thompson, Rose, Allen, Logan, Donnelly, Bunney and Henderson.

MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Gavin Ward 
Assistant referees: Wayne Grunnill and Peter Wright 
Fourth Official: Ricky Wooton

TICKET INFORMATION
The match is pay on the day – you’ll find the admission details HERE.  

FANCY A FLUTTER?
Check out the matchday odds HERE.

MATCH COVERAGE
Live commentary coverage of the game will be available on Dale Player, with the programme getting underway at around 2.55pm. Not got Dale Player? You can sign up HERE.

We’ll be tweeting live from the game via @officiallydale 

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