The Rovers got a superb win in this match against a Rushden side placed highly in the table. Doncaster fought well and were very unfortunate to lose a goal in the 40th minute when the ball was diverted into he own net by Steve Nicol. Rovers were unlucky not to have taken the lead earlier when a curling McIntyre free kick crashed against the upright. In the second half Ian Duerden headed Doncaster level in the 48th minute and a couple of minutes later, he was put through and he finished the chance to put the Rovers in the lead. Doncaster were now looking very good, and Duerden complted his hatrick on 78 minutes when he headed in another goal.