Barrow vs. Doncaster Rovers: Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Preview

Barrow and Doncaster Rovers will face off at the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday, 14th August 2023, in a League Two fixture. Barrow will be hoping to build on their positive start to the season, while Doncaster Rovers will be aiming to bounce back after a disappointing defeat in their last match. Doncaster Rovers had a poor start to the season, as they were defeated at home by Rochdale on the opening day. They will be determined to turn things around, especially after losing their last match. Meanwhile, Barrow defeated Crawley Town in their previous fixture and will be looking to extend their winning streak.

Barrow Team News

Barrow has no major injury concerns ahead of this match. Manager Pete Wild has a full squad to choose from and is expected to field a strong team.

Doncaster Rovers Team News

Doncaster Rovers have been handed a boost ahead of the game, with the return from injury of key midfielder Ben Close. However, they will be without defender Tom Anderson, who is suspended.

Predicted Lineups

Barrow: Farman; Brough, Platt, Taylor, Hutton; Banks, Gotts, Earing, Whitfield; Kay, Gordon. Doncaster Rovers: Jones; Knoyle, Olowu, Gardner, Lumley; Close, Galbraith, Smith; Dodoo, Jackson, Wakefield.

Prediction

Barrow will be looking to build on their positive start to the season and will be confident of getting a result at home against a Doncaster Rovers side that has struggled for form in recent weeks. However, Doncaster Rovers have a good squad and will be determined to turn things around. This should be a close match, but Barrow is likely to edge it.