Doncaster 1 Millwall 1: Richard Chaplow answers fans' abuse with Rovers' point-earner

Chaplow had endured abuse from the 800-strong visiting support, but responded in the best possible fashion to equalise after Steve Morison had given Millwall an early lead.

The point – while only partially easing Rovers’ apprehension about possible relegation – ended a run of four consecutive defeats for Darren Ferguson’s men.

But it was the performance that was arguably the most important thing Rovers took from the game as they showed composure and persistence, which had been worryingly absent from recent performances.

Millwall dominated possession in the first few minutes and made it count on six.

Paul Keegan scuffed a header back towards his own goal from Jordan Archer’s goal-kick allowing Morison to race clear and lob Thorsten Stuckmann with a sublime finish.

Rovers’ first real attempt on goal did not come until the 16th minute when Keegan curled over the bar from a free-kick 20 yards out. But they began to take control of the ball with Millwall lacking their early intensity. Rovers maintained patience in their play, building up steadily.

Nathan Tyson curled a header just wide and Conor Grant twice went close with low strikes from outside the area.

Rovers grabbed a deserved equaliser eight minutes from the break. Andy Williams dribbled to the byline and cut back for Chaplow who netted from close range.

Doncaster Rovers: Stuckmann, Alcock, McCullough, Taylor-Sinclair, Lund, Chaplow, Keegan (Middleton 52), Grant, Evina, Williams (Gooch 60), Tyson. Unused substitutes: Butler, Mandeville, Marosi, Coppinger, Stewart.

Millwall: Archer, Romeo, Beevers, Webster, Martin, Wallace (Onyedinma 89), Thompson, Abdou, Ferguson (O’Brien 76), Morison, Gregory. Unused substitutes: Forde, Williams, Nelson, Philpot, Mbulu.

Referee: C Boyeson (E Yorks).