Glenavon Doncaster friendly: kick-off time and how to watch
Glenavon host Doncaster Rovers in a pre-season friendly at Mourneview Park in County Armagh on Thursday 16 July, with kick-off at 19:30 BST. The Glenavon Doncaster fixture is Rovers' second Irish-tour game and can be streamed live via NIFL TV or bet365.
Key Takeaways
- Glenavon vs Doncaster kicks off at 19:30 BST on Thursday 16 July at Mourneview Park, County Armagh.
- The fixture is the second friendly on Doncaster Rovers' pre-season tour of Ireland, after a 4-2 win over St Patrick's Athletic.
- Manager Grant McCann plans two teams to play 45 minutes each against Glenavon boss Michael O'Connor's side.
- Fans can stream the match on the NIFL website for £7.99, with UK live coverage also listed via bet365 Live Sports Streaming.
- Rovers close the tour against Linfield on Saturday.
When and where is the Glenavon Doncaster match?
According to bet365 News, Glenavon v Doncaster Rovers is scheduled for Mourneview Park in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, with a 19:30 BST kick-off on Thursday 16 July.
Doncaster Free Press reports the game as the second friendly of Rovers' Irish tour, following Tuesday's 4-2 pre-season win over St Patrick's Athletic. The tour concludes against Linfield on Saturday as the club builds toward the new League One season.
Glenavon now play in the second tier of Northern Irish football after relegation last season, giving Rovers another competitive workout away from home.
How can you watch Glenavon Doncaster live?
Doncaster Free Press says the Northern Irish Football League is streaming the match live through its NIFL TV website for a £7.99 fee—useful for supporters who cannot travel.
bet365 News separately lists the fixture as available to watch live in the UK via the bet365 Live Sports Streaming service. Availability can depend on account and location rules, so fans should confirm access before kick-off.
For club-side context ahead of the game, Doncaster Rovers published an official match preview on 15 July. Digital streaming and paid live-access alerts like this also sit alongside wider platform coverage on BlasterPost's Fintech & Crypto Alerts desk.
Why does Grant McCann's Glenavon plan matter?
McCann has set a clear selection plan for the remaining tour games. He confirmed two separate teams will get runouts against Michael O'Connor's Glenavon, with the whole squad due to play 45 minutes each.
Rovers have taken a 26-man party to Ireland. The only fitness doubts flagged were Frankie Okoronkwo, still returning from hamstring surgery, and youngster Sam Straughan-Brown, who was substituted after an hour against St Patrick's after "feeling a bit tight."
Tuesday's starters included Luke Molyneux and new arrival Tommy Simkin, while Owen Bailey, Jamie Sterry and Alfie May were among those not involved. McCann said players who did not feature against St Patrick's are lined up to play Linfield.
Hundreds of Rovers fans have travelled for the tour. After the St Patrick's win, McCann estimated around 200 or 300 supporters were present and thanked them while hoping they can follow the side to Glenavon and Linfield.