Match Preview

Rossington return home after a 132-mile-round-trip on Saturday where Ben Hunter’s side were defeated against Leicestershire based Ashby Ivanhoe in the Emirates FA Cup Preliminary round.

Rossington’s return to Oxford Street falls again on a midweek evening fixture whereby the two Mains of the division go head-to-head in the Northern Counties East League Premier.

The Miners make the short trip to Doncaster having experienced a similar start to Rosso after their opening two games whereby the Rotherham based side managed by Lee Thompson have picked up only one point so far this season. Maltby also played in the FA Cup on Saturday as they were defeated to Carlton Town.

Interestingly for Rossington, after a Sheffield Hallamshire Senior Cup exit to Maltby last year and a defeat in pre-season to the Miners back in 2019. The last time Rossington beat Maltby was 14 years ago back in August 2009 when Lewis Hilton’s brace and Will McGhie’s goal helped Rosso to a 1-3 away win in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary round.

Team News

There is no further update on currently injured Matthew Wilson and Reiss Harrison while who will most likely miss the midweek match against the Miners. While Rosso were delighted to welcome back Cody Prior from injury, Jamie Green has unfortunately been added to the injury list as it is unconfirmed how long he will be out for after being forced off on Saturday at Ashby. Long-term injured Niall Doran will also continue to remain on the sidelines for this fixture.

Current Form in All Competitions

Rosso: LDLWW
Maltby: LA(Abandoned)WDL

Top Scorers

Ross Hannah: 6 goals
Khalid Suleman: 1 goals

Tickets

Tickets for this fixture are available to be purchased on the gate at Oxford Street for both home and away supporters. Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £3 for concessions. Limited parking is available inside the stadium but operates under a first come first serve basis. All visitors must refrain from parking on Oxford Street if the designated car park at the ground is at maximum capacity. Additional parking is available at the Miners Welfare car park or on West End Lane. The kick-off time for this game is 19:45.

Last Time Out v Maltby

Rossington were defeated by Maltby last time the two sides came together back in mid-November last year in the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup second round. Sam Ackroyd sent the hosts in-front three minutes after the game commenced at Muglet Lane before Alister Haydock’s brace confirmed a 3-0 victory for the Miners in front of 118 spectators on a cold evening in Rotherham.