Match Previews

country flag League 1 Round 13
Doncaster Rovers vs. Sunderland
Sat 21 November 2020 15:00
Referee
J. Busby
Weather at KO
weather icon Overcast  13oC | Precip: 10% (0 mm) | Wind 5.4 m/s
Travel Info
2 hours coach
Distance
176 KM (Distance Matrix)
Venue
No Fans

Doncaster Rovers

Last updated: Sun 22 November 2020 08:37
In Brief

Jon Taylor doubtful; Madger Gomes, Rayhaan Tulloch and Tyreece John-Jules out; Josef Bursik recalled from loan.

Looking Back

Manager Darren Moore has missed the last two games due to self-isolating after coming in contact with someone with Covid-19.

Andy Butler has been in caretaker charge for the last two cup matches.

Louis Jones, Liam Ravenhill and Jason Lokilo and Butler himself started in the 2-1 EFL Trophy defeat to a Wolves B-team.

Taylor Richards made a welcome return to the bench after recovering from injury.

Looking Ahead

Darren Moore will return to the dugout for the visit from the Black Cats.

He has been dealt a blow with Josef Bursik recalled from his loan by parent club Stoke City.

Joe Lumley will deputise after signing on a 7-day emergency loan from Queens Park Rangers.

Danny Amos and Matt Smith are back in contention after returning from international duty.

Jon Taylor (muscle strain) faces a late fitness test.

Madger Gomes (muscle strain), Tyreece John-Jules (thigh) and Loanee Rayhaan Tulloch (hamstring) are all out.

Points of Interest

Doncaster Rovers only ever win over the Black Cats came in an F.A. Cup third round tie in January 1954. They won 2-0 at Roker Park.

Sunderland

Last updated: Sun 22 November 2020 08:37
In Brief

Disappointing home loss to MK Dons. Flanagan and McLaughlin return. Willis is out while O'Nien, O'Brien and McFadzean are doubts. Five squad players remain on the injury list.

Looking Back

Took the lead and had several late chances against MK Dons but were overall below par and slipped to a 2-1 defeat.

Three straight defeats in all competitions. Unbeaten away from home in the league, three wins and two draws.

Looking Ahead

Flanagan and McLaughlin are available after returning from international duty. Willis has had an injection on a troublesome knee injury which will keep him out for around three weeks.

O'Nien and O'Brien face late fitness tests after picking up knocks while McFadzean is unlikely to feature. Embleton is back in contention for a squad place.

Younger has been ruled out for at least a month with a muscular injury. Dunne has dislocated his shoulder while Feeney, Xhemajli and Kimpioka are still sidelined.

Points of Interest

Have won five of their seven meetings with Doncaster. They only defeat was in the 1954 FA Cup.

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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Joe Lumley (Goalkeeper, Queens Park Rangers, Emergency Loan)
Transfer out
  • Josef Bursik (Goalkeeper, Stoke City, Loan recalled)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Joe Lumley (Goalkeeper, Queens Park Rangers, Emergency Loan)
Transfer out
  • Josef Bursik (Goalkeeper, Stoke City, Loan recalled)

Sunderland

Last updated: Sun 22 November 2020 08:37
In Brief

Disappointing home loss to MK Dons. Flanagan and McLaughlin return. Willis is out while O'Nien, O'Brien and McFadzean are doubts. Five squad players remain on the injury list.

Looking Back

Took the lead and had several late chances against MK Dons but were overall below par and slipped to a 2-1 defeat.

Three straight defeats in all competitions. Unbeaten away from home in the league, three wins and two draws.

Looking Ahead

Flanagan and McLaughlin are available after returning from international duty. Willis has had an injection on a troublesome knee injury which will keep him out for around three weeks.

O'Nien and O'Brien face late fitness tests after picking up knocks while McFadzean is unlikely to feature. Embleton is back in contention for a squad place.

Younger has been ruled out for at least a month with a muscular injury. Dunne has dislocated his shoulder while Feeney, Xhemajli and Kimpioka are still sidelined.

Points of Interest

Have won five of their seven meetings with Doncaster. They only defeat was in the 1954 FA Cup.

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Round 13
Doncaster Rovers - Sunderland 1 - 1