The story of how Doncaster Rovers downed League Two high-flyers Carlisle United

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Doncaster Rovers could move back into the League Two play-offs with a win over high-flying Carlisle United on New Year’s Day.

But to do so Rovers must reverse the 3-0 defeat they suffered the last time they played the fourth-placed Cumbrians in October.

That game was Gary McSheffrey’s last in charge of the club and one week later Danny Schofield was in the Doncaster dugout.

Carlisle head into the clash following two straight wins, while Rovers beat Rochdale 4-3 last time out.

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Key Events

  • Doncaster could move back into the play-offs for the first time since September with a win
  • Paul Simpson’s Carlisle beat Rover 3-0 in their last meeting in October
  • Fourth-placed Cumbrians have won their last two, while Doncaster beat Rochdale 4-3 on Thursday

Jayden Harris is booked for bringing down Kyle Knoyle.

A free-kick just evaded Jon Mellish after it was brillintly delivered into that area of the box known as ‘no man’s land’.

Marcus Rashford in attendance today

The centre-back makes another big block and gets hurt in the process.

This is the loudest the Eco-Power has been despite looking pretty empty in the home end. Carlisle fans making lots of noise and the Black Bank likewise. All positive, too.

Molyneux goes close

Almost a first Doncaster goal for him but his goalbound effort from the edge of the box is blocked.

Ben Close kicks us off.

Jayden Harris replaces Jordan Gibson.

A Donny fan has just won £10,000 after a contest which saw the youth team players see who could kick a football closest to the halfway line.

The man’s name is Colin - congratulations, Colin!

So far, so good. And a well-deserved round of applause greets the players at the whistle.