Match Preview | Doncaster RLFC (A)
31/01/2024
Sheffield Eagles take on Doncaster RLFC in our first competitive game of 2024 this coming Sunday in the newly revamped AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Group Stage at the Eco-Power Stadium (3pm).
Mark Aston’s side had their first run out of the new season last weekend against Hull Kingston Rovers on the East Coast, a game in which the Sheffield Eagles ran out as 26-24 winners at Sewell Group Craven Park.
This game will be the first of two played in the competition over the next three weeks, with a trip to Midlands Hurricanes to follow on after our home game against Newcastle Thunder in the 3rd Round of the Betfred Challenge Cup.
South Yorkshire rivals Doncaster had an impressive end to 2023 as they secured promotion back to the Betfred Championship, via the League One playoffs.
They’ve recruited well during the off-season and brought in some notable new signings which include the likes of Reece Lyne (Wakefield Trinity), Suaia Matagi (Castleford Tigers), Pauli Pauli (York Knights) and Luke Briscoe and Craig Hall (Featherstone Rovers).
Richard Horne’s men have started 2024 well too, running Hull FC close in a friendly, narrowly losing 42-24, before going on to put a comfortable 40-4 win on the board over Midlands in their first game in the group stages of the competition last weekend.
Tickets
Tickets remain on sale through the host club for Sunday’s game and available to purchase online here: Select Tickets for Doncaster RLFC V Sheffield Eagles (1895 Cup): Club Doncaster
Supporters are also able to purchase tickets in person from the club office until 12pm on Friday.
Spectators will be situated in the East Stand at the Eco-Power Stadium, where unreserved seating will be in place.
Prices for Sunday’s game are as follows:
Adults: £18
Senior (66+): £15
U17: £1
Head-to-Head
The Eagles will be hoping to make it seven successive victories against Doncaster on Sunday afternoon.
The last meeting between the two sides came last season as The Eagles ran out as 36-24 winners in a pre-season friendly at Olympic Legacy Park.
Prior to that, Sheffield Eagles hold a 100% win ratio against the Dons, having won all five of the games between the two sides.
The last victory Doncaster hold over Sheffield Eagles came as a 42-34 win in the Championship, during the 2014 season which was staged at the Owlerton Stadium.
How to follow the game
Not heading to Doncaster this coming Sunday? If not, here a list of ways for you to be able to keep up to date with what goes on at the game.
Live Match Coverage on X
Post-Match Report on Official Club Website
Post-Match Interviews on Official YouTube channel
