Doncaster Rovers defeated Southend United by 2x3

Doncaster Rovers triumphed over Southend United in a close win on Saturday, 2x3, on matchday 1. Both Southend-On-Sea's team and Doncaster's team held their first game in the competition. Theo Robinson was decisive with 1 goal.

The first-half ended without any goals.

After 51 minutes, John Marquis opened the score for Doncaster Rovers, with a right-foot strike, after an assist provided by Tommy Rowe. After 58 minutes, Grant McCann's team increased their lead with a goal from Mallik Wilks.  with 70 minutes on the clock, Doncaster's team extended their lead with a goal from Tommy Rowe from a corner.  after 75 minutes, Tom Hopper struck for Southend United, with a left-foot shot inside the box. In the closing stages of the game, Theo Robinson scored the last goal of the match, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area, with Tom Hopper making the assist.

After the result Doncaster Rovers are 3rd in the table, with 3 points, while Southend United sit 14th place, with 0 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Grant McCann's team will host Wycombe Wanderers, whilst Chris Powell's team visit Plymouth Argyle.