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Kick-off moments away #drfc

Low-key first 25 or so, with Exeter having the best chances. Pearson almost put through his own net from a wicked, inswinging free-kick. Visitors have shown they're no pushovers. 0-0 #DRFC

Unclear whether Sterry's sub was concussion-related or not. If it was then #DRFC are still able to make five more changes if they so wish.

Half-time: Nowt-nowt. #drfc

Confirmed: It was a concussion sub so Rovers have five changes left (if they so wish), Exeter can use 6.

Subs: Sharp and Ajayi coming on for Clifton and Hanlan #DRFC

Subs: Senior and Gibson replace Maxwell and Middleton #drfc

Somehow Ajayi doesn't score - a few yards out and the Exeter defender gets a touch on it to divert it over the bar #drfc

PENALTY #drfc

GOALLLLLLLL Luke Molyneux (pen) 1-0 #DRFC

Final sub: Grehan for Molyneux #drfc

Full-time: Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Exeter City. #DRFC

Report + ratings as Rovers kick off the season with a win. Encouraging signs as they see off a tidy albeit limited Exeter side on day one. #DRFC doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football…

GM reviews the Exeter win as he provides a Jamie Sterry update. The full-back has suffered a suspected fractured cheekbone #drfc doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football…

"I think he's fractured his cheekbone, which is not great news. Speaking to Dave (Rennie, head of medical) I think he'll probably go in for surgery over the next day or two. The good thing is it'll not keep him out for long...." #DRFC doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football…

"A poor decision decides the game in the end .... We are still not sure if it did touch his hand." Grecians' chief far from happy at the game's turning point. #DRFC doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football…

A look at the talking points from Rovers’ opening day win over Exeter. Enjoy your Sunday! #drfc doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football…

A quirk of the fixture schedule this year means a blank midweek (usually a Carabao Cup tie straight after opening game). GM quotes here on why that's important as he tries to keep his deep squad both happy and ready #drfc doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football…