DONCASTER have been left frustrated after their League One clash against Luton was postponed for the SECOND time this year.

The Rovers and the Hatters were initially set to face off on January 4 at Eco-Power Stadium.

The interior of a stadium with green grass field, red seating, and "Doncaster" spelled out in red letters.Doncaster have been left frustrated after their League One clash against Luton was postponedCredit: Mark Kerton An empty football stadium at night, with bright floodlights illuminating the green field and empty red seats.The match between Doncaster and Luton was rescheduled for the second time this year

However, the game had to be rescheduled due to the frozen pitch at ‘s ground and was moved to February 24.

But EFL chiefs decided to rearrange the fixture once more because were reinstated into the Vertu Trophy following Swindon’s expulsion.

The Robins defeated Town 2-1 in the competition’s Last 16 at Kenilworth Road last month but were booted out of the cup for fielding two ineligible players.

Thus, Luton took their place in the quarter-finals and will host on February 24, which is the exact date they were supposed to face Doncaster.

The South Yorkshire club confirmed earlier today that the had moved their clash despite their “strong objections”.

Doncaster requested the rearranged game to be played on March 24 despite it falling within the international break.

Grant McCann’s side also reassured fans tickets for both postponed dates will remain valid for the rearranged date.

A Doncaster statement read: “Despite our strong objections, the EFL has agreed with the two clubs to stage the tie on February 24, leading to the postponement of our Sky Bet fixture.

“We have informed the EFL of our intent to rearrange the game for March 24 with a commitment to play the game despite it falling during an international break.

“The date of the fixture will be confirmed in due course.”

Swindon were reprimanded for against Luton despite the former serving a seven-game suspension from the FA and the latter not being named on the official team sheet.

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