Is Doncaster Rovers v Middlesbrough on TV? Channel and streaming details for Yorkshire derby in Carabao Cup
The key TV and streaming details as Doncaster Rovers prepare to host Middlesbrough
Doncaster Rovers and Middlesbrough are set to go head-to-head in a Yorkshire derby in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
The clubs met in the first round last year and Doncaster ran out as shock 4-0 winners at the Riverside. Rovers will be the hosts this time, entertaining a Middlesbrough side now led by Kim Hellberg.
Cup competitions are rarely of the utmost importance to EFL clubs, many of whom accept their chances of advancing to the competition’s latter stages are slim.
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However, both Doncaster and Middlesbrough have made unremarkable starts to the campaign and need to get the feel-good factor flowing.
After his side’s goalless draw with Barnsley at the weekend, Doncaster boss Grant McCann said: “I said, look, if you're not going to improve, the window shuts, I'll bring somebody in to play in your new place’. That's what we'll do.
“So the players know. They have the freedom at the top end of the pitch, but they need to go and express themselves. Look, we're two [league] games in; I'm probably sitting here sounding angry and things like that, but I am.”
Here are the key TV and streaming details as Doncaster and Middlesbrough prepare to lock horns.
When is Doncaster Rovers v Middlesbrough?
Kick-off at the Club Doncaster Sports Village is scheduled for 7:30pm tonight (August 25).
Is Doncaster Rovers v Middlesbrough on TV?
Yes - the match has not been given top billing on any of the main Sky Sports channels but can viewed as an alternative broadcast via the Sky Sports+ service.
How can I stream Doncaster Rovers v Middlesbrough?
Supporters can stream via the official Sky Sports app or on NOW TV with a valid subscription. There will also be live commentary provided by BBC Radio Tees and reaction right here on The Yorkshire Post website.