Williams, who was on loan at Doncaster last season, unleashed a powerful 25-yard drive on 27 minutes which tested Richardson's reflexes. Danny Williams who was denied by the keeper from long range

The midfielder had latched on to a smart lay-off from striker Foster before letting fly but Richardson parried his thunderbolt well down to his left and Doncaster cleared the rebound.

Harriers attacked again two minutes later and the ball fell for Broughton 20 yards out but he screwed his shot well wide form the angle of the box.

And Doncaster should have taken the lead on 31 minutes when Williams's former Wrexham team-mate Owen side-footed a great chance over the bar from 12 yards.

The opportunity had been provided by Watson's determined right-wing run, though he was helped by an unfortunate slip from full-back Joy.

Doncaster forward Campbell won a good back-post header on 43 minutes but veteran keeper Nixon was there to block his effort.