Doncaster advance to EFL Trophy knockout stages with Rochdale win

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 16:45 · Archive

Doncaster Rovers won 4-1 away at Rochdale in the EFL Trophy to secure knockout-stage passage.

Doncaster Rovers won 4-1 away at Rochdale in Northern Group H of the EFL Trophy to advance to the knockout stages. The victory eliminated both their hosts and Liverpool Under-21 from the competition.

Cliff Byrne, Doncaster's manager, heaped praise on the team following the result. He assessed the performance as 'terrific at times'. Hanlan scored in what the reports describe as a comfortable win for Rovers, who came from behind during the match.

The result means Doncaster will progress from their group. Elsewhere in the EFL Trophy, Newcastle United's Under-21 side beat Rotherham United 1-0 with a goal from Kyran Thompson in the 34th minute to secure their own knockout-stage place, while Crystal Palace's youngsters won 2-1 at Newport County.

How it is being reported

• Byrne heaps praise on Doncaster Rovers trio as Hanlan claims much-needed goal in comfortable Rochdale winDoncaster Rovers came from behind to secure an impressive 4-1 victory away at Rochdale in the EFL TrophyDoncaster Free Press · 4 Nov, 16:00
• 'Terrific at times' - Cliff Byrne's assessment of Doncaster Rovers' performance against RochdaleCliff Byrne has heaped praise on the team after Doncaster Rovers advanced to the knockout stages of the EFL TrophyDoncaster Free Press · 3 Nov, 23:27
• Doncaster win as Rotherham lose in EFL TrophyNewcastle United and Crystal Palace's under-21 sides secured passage to the knockout stages of the Jersey Mike's Trophy.BBC South Yorkshire · 3 Nov, 21:34
• 'Played with intent', 'A true captain's performance': Doncaster Rovers player ratings from EFL Trophy win at RochdaleOur player ratings from the EFL Trophy clash with League Two side RochdaleDoncaster Free Press · 3 Nov, 20:58
• ‘Go as far as we can - Cliff Byrne looks ahead to Doncaster Rovers’ EFL Trophy clash with RochdaleDoncaster Rovers face Rochdale in the final group game of their EFL Trophy campaignDoncaster Free Press · 2 Nov, 17:00

In this story: Doncaster Rovers · Rochdale · Cliff Byrne · Kyran Thompson · Hanlan · Liverpool · Newcastle United · Crystal Palace

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