Doncaster match preview

Fri 24 Aug 2012

Reds make their first ever visit to Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday

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The lowdown on Saturday's game

Reds play their second away game of the season on Saturday when we make our first ever trip to Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium.


MATCH OFFICIALS

 

Referee: Trevor Kettle Assistants: Richard Bartlett and Mark Jones.

 

Fourth official: Richard Wigglesworth

 

TEAM NEWS

 

Defender Claude Davis (pelvis) is Reds' only injury worry but he travelled with the squad which was heading north on Friday morning.


James Coppinger, who has turned down a loan move to Barnsley, could return for Doncaster while ex-Reds' striker Karl Hawley has been training with Dean Saunders' outfit. Doncaster are aiming for three successive wins which would be their best start to a league campaign since 2003-04.


MANAGER’S THOUGHTS

 

Richie Barker: "It is going to be another tough game but the players should revel going to stadiums like Doncaster. They have signed some strong players in recent weeks but I'm sure we can go there and give a good account of ourselves."

 

Dean Saunders: "I watched Crawley play Brighton in a friendly and they battered them. They are a good side who have every chance of continuing the winning formula they have had last season."

 

LAST TIME OUT

 

Reds lost 3-0 at Swindon on Tuesday. On the same night Doncaster came from behind to beat Bury 2-1 at the Keepmoat.

 

THE LAST MEETING

 

No previous meetings.

 

FORM GUIDE

 

Doncaster were relegated from the Championship last season after finishing bottom of the table but they have started well with wins over Walsall (3-0) and Bury (2-1).

 

TONIGHT'S OTHER GAMES

 

AFC Bournemouth v Preston, Brentford v Crewe, Carlisle United v Portsmouth, Colchester United v Sheffield United, Coventry City v Bury, Leyton Orient v Hartlepool, Notts County v Walsall, Oldham Athletic v Stevenage, Scunthorpe v Yeovil, Shrewsbury v Tranmere, Swindon v MK Dons.

 

TICKET INFORMATION

 

Tickets will be on sale at the Keepmoat before kick off from the Soccer Centre next to the away turnstiles. CTSA coaches leave the Broadfield at 8.30am.

 

MATCH COVERAGE

 

You can follow the game with live and exclusive commentary on Reds Player. To subscribe click this link: www.player.crawleytownfc.com/home

There is also a preview interview with Richie Barker on Reds Player.

 

There are also live updates through the club's Twitter feed by clicking here: https://twitter.com/

 

COME ON YOU REDS!

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