South Yorkshire Roundup: Rovers Beat League One Leaders Lincoln

A beauty from Ben Whiteman. (Credit: @drfc_official)

Doncaster Rovers inflicted League One table toppers, Lincoln City's, second defeat of the season at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday.

Rovers had captain Ben Whiteman to thank after he smashed home a brilliant volley just before halftime.

Darren Moore’s side managed to hold on and now sit eighth in the table, just two points off sixth place, whilst the Imps fall to third.

Goalscorer, Alex Mowatt, celebrates with his teammates.

In the Championship, Barnsley boss, Valerien Ismael described his sides first half performance as “perfect”, in their surprising 1-0 victory over promotion chasing Watford.

Alex Mowatt’s early 25-yard strike was all that separated the two teams at Oakwell.

The Tykes midfielders shot cannoned in off the post and was worthy of winning any Championship match.

Barnsley were the only other South Yorkshire side to win on Saturday and now climb to 15th in the table, whilst Watford remain inside the playoff spots.

Kyle Walker scores against his boyhood club.

Sheffield United are still looking for their first Premier League win of the season after they lost 1-0 to Manchester City at Bramall Lane.

It was a familiar face who grabbed City’s goal, former Blades academy product, Kyle Walker, who had spent over ten years at Sheffield United as a youngster, scored a superb long-range strike into the bottom corner halfway through the first half.

The visitors continued to dominate proceedings and could have scored more on another day.

The result keeps the Blades inside the relegation zone whilst City climb to eighth.

David Wheeler rises highest against the Owls defence.

It was a day to forget for Sheffield Wednesday as they were defeated by Wycombe Wanderers in the Championship.

The only goal of the game was scored deep into stoppage time at the end of the first half when David Wheeler glanced home a header from a corner.

Wednesday did find the back of the net with Kadeem Harris in the first half, however this was quickly ruled out for offside.

The Owls remain on minus four points, eight behind the Chairboys who stay second bottom.

Jamie Lindsay battles for possession.

Rotherham United were unable to build on their big win in midweek losing 1-0 to Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium.

The Millers conceded in bizarre fashion halfway through the first half after Potters 'keeper Angus Gunn’s long kick caught out the away defence and bounced kindly for James McClean who lifted the ball over Jamal Blackman.

This result means Stoke move up to eighth in the table whilst the Millers slide to 19th.