Doncaster Rovers v Luton Town: Team news and match stats

Here's your bitesize build-up to this weekend's game between Doncaster Rovers and Luton Town at the Keepmoat Stadium.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Sep 2018, 13:59 BST
Updated 7th Sep 2018, 14:01 BST
Tommy Rowe is a major injury doubt for Rovers.Tommy Rowe is a major injury doubt for Rovers.
Tommy Rowe is a major injury doubt for Rovers.

Liam Hoden will have live updates from 2pm tomorrow here at www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk.

TEAM NEWS

Tommy Rowe is almost certainly out with a hamstring problem.

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But Danny Andrew should return at left back after a foot injury ruled him out against Newcastle United U21s.

Joe Wright is also available again after missing the last two games with an ankle issue.

Possible (4-3-3): Marosi; Mason, Wright, Butler, Andrew; Whiteman, Blair, Kane; Wilks, Coppinger, Marquis.

Danny Hylton has missed Luton’s last two games with a thigh issue but is in contention to return this weekend.

LAST MEETING

Rovers 1 Luton Town 1

February 18, 2017, League Two

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Alfie May came off the bench to rescue a point by cancelling out Jordan Cook’s 54th minute goal.

STAT ATTACK

The Hatters only lost four games on their travels last season on their way to securing promotion from League Two.

They drew more away games (11) than anyone else in the division.

GOOD OMEN?

Doncaster are unbeaten at home to Luton in the last six meetings between the clubs.

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Town’s last win at Rovers came way back in 1955, a 3-0 victory in Division Two.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Rovers wins: 7

Draws: 6

Luton wins: 11

DID YOU KNOW?

Television presenter Nick Owen, who stood down as Luton Town’s chairman last year, began his journalism career at the Doncaster Evening Post.

FORM GUIDE

Rovers: LDDLDL

Luton: LLWWDW

MATCH ODDS

Rovers 29/20 Draw 11/5 Luton 19/10

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