Chesterfield set for Doncaster Rovers double-header in December
Chesterfield have been drawn away at Doncaster Rovers in the last 32 of the EFL Trophy.
The Spireites will make the trip to their South Yorkshire neighbours in the week commencing December 1, with an exact date to be confirmed. It means the two teams will play each other twice in one week, with the Blues hosting Rovers in the FA Cup second round a few days later on Saturday, December 6 (7.30pm).
Town booked their place in the knockout rounds of the competition after finishing second in their group despite losing 7-1 at Crewe and only drawing 2-2 at home to Liverpool under-21s on Tuesday night, losing 11-10 on penalties. They beat Burton Albion 1-0 in their only win.
Doncaster secured home advantage in the last 32 because they finished top of their group, winning three out of three against Bradford City, Grimsby Town and Everton under-21s. Rovers, who won the League Two title last season, are currently 18th in League One, three points above the relegation zone.
Chesterfield beat Doncaster twice last season, 3-0 away and 5-2 at home. Winners of the trophy tie will bank £20,000 in prize money.
The draw for the last 32 was made live on Sky Sports News on Thursday afternoon and it remained regionalised with a northern and southern section.
Chesterfield are back in league action this Saturday away at Grimsby Town.