When first looking at this game, I was a little concerned about the motivation of the hosts, having got back into contention in the league and with a FA Cup tie at the weekend, they could easily have done without this fixture.
However, that doesn't appear to be the case at all. This is the final scheduled night game ever at Belle Vue ( The Earth Stadium), Doncaster's home for 84 years, Rovers move into their brand new stadium on New Years Day.
Real feeling of optimism at the club, only Bristol City have beaten them in 90 minutes play in 11 starts since early October and half season ticket sales for the new stadium, have gone through the roof, not literally.
Boss Sean O'Driscoll, who has got the team buzzing again, has named a strong side for tonight and there is plenty of competition for places in a talented squad.
Accrington have woken up to the reality of Division 2 life and have lost 5 league games in a row, they are missing a host of players this evening and whilst they may see this as a welcome diversion, look to be in for a tough and ultimately fruitless battle.
The final of this competition is scheduled to be the first competitive fixture at the new Wembley Stadium (subject to the builders), which is a real incentive for clubs at this level.
4 points Doncaster -3/4 ball asian line 1.76.
Good Luck.
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