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DoncasterDoncaster Roversvs.King's LynnKing's Lynn Town

sportsmole.co.uk, 3 November 2022, 15:26
The first round of the FA Cup will commence on Saturday as Doncaster Rovers welcome King's Lynn Town to the Eco-Power Stadium.

The hosts have only won once in their previous seven games in all competitions, while the visitors have already been thriving in the FA Cup this season.

Match preview

Doncaster Rovers might have been struggling as of late, but they were able to secure a win last weekend against Gillingham, ending a six-match run without a victory.

Harrison Biggins scored the only goal of the game, and the fact that they were able to keep a clean sheet as well will provide some confidence on Saturday.

Rovers have won their previous six FA Cup matches against non-league opponents, proving they are able to remain calm when they are the distinct favourites.

The club also has plenty of experience in getting past this round of the competition, having only failed once in their previous nine attempts.

Doncaster's season has been mixed so far which has seen the club sit midtable in League Two, and the FA Cup could prove to be an ideal distraction.

The visitors might be the underdogs heading into this match due to the fact they are not in the top four leagues, but that will not stop them from pushing their opponents.

King's Lynn Town have reached this stage in the competition in the previous two seasons, and they were able to progress even further when defeating Port Vale in the 2020-21 campaign.

They are currently top of the National League North table, having only lost twice all season, which will give them a lot of confidence and momentum.

Steve King's men have been firing on all cylinders when it comes to their attacking qualities as well, scoring 28 times so far in the league.

However, King's Lynn head into this match on the back of a defeat in their most recent outing against Gloucester City, which they will want to put past them immediately.

Doncaster Rovers form (all competitions):

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W

King's Lynn Town form (all competitions):

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Team News

George Miller has been the danger man for Doncaster Rovers this season in terms of goals, and he will likely be leading the line on Saturday.

While the hosts might want to rest and rotate a few members of the squad in this game, Danny Schofield is likely to present in a strong starting XI to progress in the competition.

Sam Blair is currently on loan with the visitors from Norwich City, and he could be given an opportunity to start in goal this weekend.

Kyle Callan-McFadden was only used as a substitute for King's Lynn in their most recent game, and he is someone that will likely be slotted into the back four this time around.

Doncaster Rovers possible starting lineup:

Mitchell; Williams, Anderson, Long; Knoyle, Close, Biggins, Maxwell; Hurst, Molyneux, Miller

King's Lynn Town possible starting lineup:

Blair; Denton, Callan-McFadden, Crowther, Coulson; Clunan, Jones, Barrett, Hargreaves; Walker, Omotayo

We say: Doncaster Rovers 2-1 King's Lynn Town

King's Lynn Town have showcased real attacking qualities throughout this season in all competitions, and that is something that should lead to them providing a threat here.

However, Doncaster Rovers should ultimately just have enough quality in the squad to push through and earn a place in the next round.

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