Doncaster Rovers have locked down the streaming details for their second pre-season friendly in Ireland, with supporters set to watch live from afar. The League One side sit ninth in the table with zero points after the opening weekend of the new campaign, as manager Gary McSheffrey finalises his squad for the trip.
What’s happening with the Irish tour?
The club confirmed the arrangements for the second friendly during their two-game tour of Ireland. The match will be streamed live, giving fans outside the country a chance to follow every move. McSheffrey’s men are scheduled to face a local Irish side in Dublin on July 19, with kick-off at 15:00 BST. The first friendly against Finn Harps ended in a 2-1 win, but the second outing carries its own weight as the squad tightens its shape ahead of League One’s return.
Why the streaming matters for Rovers
For fans stuck in the UK or further afield, the live feed removes the barrier to pre-season action. The club’s commercial team has partnered with a broadcaster to ensure the stream is accessible on multiple devices, including mobile. With the squad still piecing together combinations, every minute counts-especially as Rovers sit ninth in League One with zero goals scored and zero conceded after the opening weekend.
What comes next for McSheffrey’s side?
The Irish tour wraps up on July 19, then Rovers jet back to Yorkshire to prepare for their League One opener at home to Bolton Wanderers on August 9. McSheffrey faces a tight window to bed in new signings and blood youngsters before the league curtain-raiser. The squad’s fitness levels and tactical cohesion will be under the microscope, with the manager keen to avoid another sluggish start like last season’s slow burn. The club’s hierarchy has stressed that squad depth-not just star names-will dictate their push up the table from day one.
