Doncaster Rovers go second with win over Oldham Athletic

Doncaster Rovers move level on points with League One leaders Tranmere Rovers courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Oldham Athletic this evening.

After a goalless first half, the home side took the lead in the 69th minute through a quickly-taken David Cotterill free kick, his third goal in three games.

Both sides ended the match with 10 men after Doncaster's Iain Hume was shown a second yellow card for a late challenge on Connor Brown. Oldham goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis shoved Hume in the aftermath and was sent off.

Doncaster created more clear-cut opportunities in the second half. Hume had an effort headed off the line by Cliff Byrne before Bouzanis saved a David Syers shot.

The two sides meet again at Boundary Park on Saturday in the second round of the FA Cup.