Match Report
In the standings it was Doncaster Rovers 3rd on 5 points, Newcastle United U21 4th on 1 — separated by 4. Newcastle United U21 ranked just 44th in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/1.67 for Doncaster Rovers and 0/1.67 for Newcastle United U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.54.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Doncaster Rovers. Recent form was uneven: 10/15 points for Doncaster Rovers, 3/15 for Newcastle United U21.
The venue was The Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, with room for 15,231 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.


