Harry Clifton’s late strike earns Doncaster victory against Barrow

Harry Clifton’s late strike saw Doncaster return to winning ways against Barrow.

Rovers had gone three matches without a victory in Sky Bet League Two but dominated throughout against a Barrow side lacking the spark that had seen them make a strong start to the campaign.

Billy Sharp struck the crossbar with a first-time effort for Doncaster midway through the first half.

Despite controlling the game, Doncaster struggled to create clear-cut opportunities. Joe Sbarra sent a header off target from a Sharp cross in a glorious position.

Sharp continued to threaten and saw a shot deflected into the side-netting before a brave block from Chris Stokes denied him from 15 yards.

Barrow enjoyed a decent spell of pressure midway through the half, with Chris Popov sending a fierce effort narrowly wide.

But Doncaster finally found the breakthrough in the 81st minute when Clifton met Jamie Sterry’s excellent cross with a side-foot volley from eight yards.