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McCann left frustrated as Rovers fire blanks

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 August 2026

By Brad Hawkins

DONCASTER R 0
DONCASTER: Simkin 6, Sterry 7, Byrne 7, McGrath 8, Senior 8, Thomas 7 (Ayinde 63, X6), Broadbent 7 (Hutchinson 76, 6), Bailey 8, Gotts 7, May 7 (Hanlan 88), Adelakun 7 (McCann 73, 6). Subs not used: Clarke, Robinson, Grehan.
BARNSLEY 0
BARNSLEY: Ravenhill 7, Noslin 7, Gale 8, Earl 7, Kay 8, McGeehan 7, Connell 7, Richards 6 (Cleary 75, 6), Alker 7 (Taylor 86), Kelly 6, Kirk 6 (Town 68, 6). Subs not used: Flavell, Shepherd, O’Keeffe, Bland.
Att: 10,288 Rating: ★★★★★ Ref: David Webb 7/10
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