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League Two: Salford City v Doncaster Rovers (kick-off 19: 45 BST) Rob Street opens the scoring for Rovers from a narrow angle after 21 minutes Luke Garbutt pulls a goal back for Salford with a deflected free-kick six minutes later Both sides have a goal disallowed, Salford from a corner kick seconds before the interval Doncaster can move up to second in the table with a victory A win for Salford would put them two points outside of the play-off places Get Involved: #bbcefl, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Glenn Speller and Deepak Mahay Salford 1-1 Doncaster Matty Lund's first contribution for the home team is to go down in the area and writhe around holding his ankle. The giveaway here is none of his team-mates appeal and he gets up. Nice try Matty. Salford 1-1 Doncaster Kelly N'Mai is down for Salford now. He already had some strapping on his knee and may have aggravated the issue. On comes the experienced silver fox, Matty Lund. Salford 1-1 Doncaster Wow, Ted Sharman-Lowe gets lucky as his clearance is charged down by Ossama Ashley. It could go anywhere but fortunately for the Doncaster goalkeeper it flies away for a throw-in. Good persistence from Ashley. Salford 1-1 Doncaster No changes for either side at the break but remember Salford had to replace the injured Liam Shephard with Tom Edwards in that first period. Now, who wants to really go for this in the second-half? Salford 1-1 Doncaster Off we go for the second period. I managed to get a quick look at the two goals we had disallowed in that first period and you have to say they are soft decisions to say the least - more so for the Salford one right at the end of the half. No VAR in League Two - good thing or bad thing? HT: Salford 1-1 Doncaster Lee Turnbull Former Doncaster striker on BBC Radio Sheffield Doncaster started the game brightly, got the goal, it was great movement from Rob Street. Then Salford grew into the game and got their goal. I cant remember either goalkeeper making much saves. Salford are edging the possession stats, they are a robust and physical side. If Rovers can get control of the game, the three points are there for them. I think 1-1 at half-time is a fair reflection. Salford 1-1 Doncaster A decent half of League Two football that, but if it stays the same neither side will move in the table. Rob Street gave Doncaster the lead when Salford went to sleep from a free-kick. Luke Garbutt levelled things direct from a dead-ball situation on the edge of the area before Ossama Ashley had a goal ruled out right on the interval for a foul on goalkeeper Ted Sharman-Lowe. Street has also had a goal disallowed, and Garbutt might have been lucky not to see a red card before he equalised. It's lively and at times quite heated. More of the same please lads. Salford 1-1 Doncaster A corner to Salford right on half-time. Ben Woodburn sends it in and Ossama Ashley heads home - no goal - a foul on goalkeeper Ted Sharman-Lowe says referee Elliot Bell Salford 1-1 Doncaster Ben Woodburn leaves his foot in on Rob Street and it's a third Salford caution of the night. Salford 1-1 Doncaster We will have a minimum of four minutes of time added on. Salford 1-1 Doncaster Kelly N'Mai's trickery produces a chance for Haji Mnoga but the Salford man can't get a proper contact on the ball and Doncaster scramble the ball away. The home side are definitely on top. Salford 1-1 Doncaster Lee Turnbull Former Doncaster striker on BBC Radio Sheffield Since they've scored Salford have been on top. Their forward players have shown loads of energy. Salford 1-1 Doncaster Salford are bossing possession at the moment and we maybe didn't expect that after Doncaster had gone in front. Ted Sharman-Lowe has to come out of his area to clear the ball away - Kelly N-Mai then goes on another mazy run but runs out of space in the area. Salford 1-1 Doncaster It might just be me but this first period has flown by. We have ten minutes to go and both sides can sense there are more goals in this. Salford 1-1 Doncaster The right knee is a problem for Salford's Liam Shephard and he is helped off. Tom Edwards comes on to replace him. Salford 1-1 Doncaster Lee Turnbull Former Doncaster striker on BBC Radio Sheffield It's got a little hectic. Grant Mc Cann will want control in the game now and take the sting out of the game. Salford 1-1 Doncaster That goal really has perked-up Salford and Tyrese Fornah clips a ball in but it's too far for Haji Mnoga to get on the end of. Liam Shephard is down injured for the home side. Salford 1-1 Doncaster Lee Turnbull Former Doncaster striker on BBC Radio Sheffield We expected goals and there could be more. Tom Anderson might be dissapointed to give away the free-kick but it's a good strike from Luke Garbutt, Teddy Sharman-Lowe had no chance. Luke Garbutt (27 mins) Should he be on the pitch? Luke Garbutt was maybe fortunate not to be sent off for an early foul, but now from the free-kick after the tackle on Kelly N-Mai he beats Ted Sharman-Lowe via a little deflection. All square and it's beautifully poised. Salford 0-1 Doncaster Another yellow card this time for Doncaster's Tom Anderson for upending Kelly N'Mai as he weaved his way to the edge of the box. It's a free-kick 20 yards from goal. Last Updated 15th April 2025 at 20: 35 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Karl Robinson Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Grant Mc Cann Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Karl Robinson Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Grant Mc Cann Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 League Two All competitions All competitions All competitions Since losing their first ever League Two meeting with Doncaster Rovers in August 2022 (1-2), Salford are unbeaten in their last four against Donny in the competition (W2 D2). Doncaster’s two previous away games at Salford City in League Two both saw exactly four goals – the Ammies won the first 3-1 in 2022-23, before a 2-2 draw in this exact fixture last season. Salford City have only won one of their last eight home games in League Two (D4 L3), a 2-0 victory over Tranmere in February. Doncaster have won 10 of their 20 away games in League Two this season (D4 L6); only in 1946-47 (18), 2012-13 (15), and 2016-17 (11) have they won more times on the road in a single Football League campaign. Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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