2017–18 Doncaster Rovers F.C. season

The 2017–18 season was Doncaster Rovers's 139th season in their existence, 15th consecutive season in the Football League and first back in League One following promotion last season.[1] Along with League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

Doncaster Rovers
2017–18 season
ChairmanDavid Blunt
ManagerDarren Ferguson
StadiumKeepmoat Stadium
League One15th
FA CupThird round (vs. Rochdale)
EFL CupThird round (vs. Arsenal)
EFL TrophySecond round (vs. Rochdale)
Top goalscorerLeague: John Marquis (14)
All: John Marquis (15)
Highest home attendance12,481 vs Rotherham United
(League One, 11 November '17)
Lowest home attendance1,520 vs Sunderland
(EFL Trophy, 3 October '17)
Average home league attendance8,212

The season covered the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Squad

Detailed overview

League caps and goals up to the start of season 2017–18.
Players with name and squad number struck through and marked left the club during the playing season.
No. Name Position (s) Nationality Place of Birth Date of Birth (Age) Club caps Club goals Int. caps Int. goals Signed from
Goalkeepers
1Ian LawlorGKDublin (1994-10-27) 27 October 1994190Manchester City
13Marko MarošiGKMichalovce (1993-10-23) 23 October 1993290Wigan Athletic
33Louis JonesGK (1998-10-12) 12 October 1998Academy
Ross Etheridge GKChesterfield (1994-09-14) 14 September 199460Accrington Stanley
Defenders
2Craig AlcockRB/LB/CBTruro (1987-12-08) 8 December 1987540Sheffield United
3Danny AndrewLBHolbeach (1990-12-23) 23 December 1990Grimsby Town
5Mathieu BaudryCB/DMLe Havre (1988-02-24) 24 February 1988315Leyton Orient
6Andy ButlerCBDoncaster (1983-11-04) 4 November 198311710Sheffield United
8Niall MasonRBBromley (1997-01-01) 1 January 1997380Aston Villa
15Joe WrightCBMonk Fryston, England (1995-02-26) 26 February 1995220Huddersfield Town
20Tyler GarrattLB/CBLincoln (1996-10-26) 26 October 199620Bolton Wanderers
25Mitchell LundRBLeeds (1996-08-27) 27 August 1996401Academy
29Reece FieldingCBDoncaster (1998-10-23) 23 October 1998Academy
32Cody PriorLBAcademy
Danny AmosLBSheffield (1999-05-20) 20 May 1999Academy
Cedric EvinaLB/LMCameroon (1991-11-16) 16 November 1991771Charlton Athletic
Midfielders
4Luke McCulloughCB/RB/DMPortadown (1994-02-15) 15 February 199486150Manchester United
10Tommy RoweLM/LB/CMWythenshawe (1989-05-01) 1 May 19895616Wolverhampton Wanderers
17Matty BlairCM/RW/LWWarwick (1989-06-21) 21 June 1989453Mansfield Town
22Alfie BeestinAMLeeds (1997-10-01) 1 October 199730Tadcaster Albion
24Harry Middleton CM/AMDoncaster (1995-04-12) 12 April 1995630Academy
26James CoppingerRM/CM/RBGuisborough (1981-01-18) 18 January 198147253Exeter City
27Issam Ben KhémisDMParis (1996-01-10) 10 January 199610FC Lorient
30Jacob FletcherCM 23 May 1999 (age 18)Academy
Tony Donaldson CMAge 19Runcorn Linnets
Forwards
9John MarquisCF/LWLewisham (1992-05-16) 16 May 19924526Millwall
11Andy WilliamsCFHereford (1986-08-14) 14 August 19868323Swindon Town
14Liam MandevilleCFLincoln (1997-02-17) 17 February 1997328Academy
19Alfie MayCFLeeds (1993-07-02) 2 July 1993163Hythe Town
21Will LongbottomCFLeeds (1995-12-12) 12 December 199540Academy
23Alex KiwomyaCFSheffield (1996-05-20) 20 May 1996Chelsea

Statistics

This includes any players featured in a match day squad in any competition.

As of 5 May 2018
No. Pos Nat Player TotalLeague OneFA CupLeague CupLeague Trophy
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Ian Lawlor 390340302000
2 DF Craig Alcock 1706+30101+2040
3 DF Danny Andrew 6040002000
4 DF Luke McCullough 13010+30000000
5 DF Mathieu Baudry 26119+31200020
6 DF Andy Butler 43434+2430201+10
7 MF Rodney Kongolo (on loan from Manchester City) 42117+1802+103110
8 MF Niall Mason 50337+332+102+103+10
9 FW John Marquis 51154514312+1000
10 MF Tommy Rowe 47940434310+10
11 FW Andy Williams 1313+60000+1031
12 MF Ben Whiteman 47734+86103110
13 GK Marko Maroši 18012+10001040
14 FW Liam Mandeville 2447+1010+210+1042
15 DF Joe Wright 38032+10103010
16 MF Jordan Houghton (on loan from Chelsea) 40133+40211000
17 MF Matty Blair 46232+82302010
18 DF Tom Anderson 7272000000
19 FW Alfie May 31613+144103200
20 DF Tyler Garratt 21010+301+101+1040
21 FW Will Longbottom 100000000+10
22 MF Alfie Beestin 33217+922+100+1030
23 FW Alex Kiwomya 1215+71000000
24 DF Andy Boyle 6161000000
26 MF James Coppinger 42534+432+121000
27 MF Issam Ben Khémis 922+110+101041
29 DF Reece Fielding 1000000010
30 MF Jacob Fletcher 300+1000001+10
31 MF Tyler Walker 1000000010
32 DF Cody Prior 200000000+20
33 GK Louis Jones 0000000000
34 FW Louis Scattergood 100000000+10
35 DF Keegan Townrow 0000000000
36 GK Declan Ogley 0000000000
37 MF Morgan James 200000001+10
38 FW James Morris 100000000+10
39 DF Danny Amos 402+10000010
40 DF Branden Horton 0000000000
Players who left the club during the season:
18 DF Harry Toffolo (on loan from Norwich City) 17011+201+100020
24 MF Harry Middleton 1000000010

Goals record

As of 5 May 2018.[2]
RankNo.Po.NameLeague OneFA CupLeague CupLeague TrophyTotal
1 9FWJohn Marquis1410015
2 10MFTommy Rowe44109
3 12MFBen Whiteman60107
4 19FWAlfie May40206
5 26MFJames Coppinger32005
6 6DFAndy Butler40004
14FWLiam Mandeville11024
8 8MFNiall Mason30003
9 22MFAlfie Beestin20002
17MFMatty Blair20002
18DFTom Anderson20002
27MFIssam Ben Khémis10012
13 5DFMathieu Baudry10001
23FWAlex Kiwomya10001
24DFAndy Boyle10001
16MFJordan Houghton01001
7MFRodney Kongolo00101
11FWAndy Williams00011
- Own goal30003
Total5295470

Disciplinary record

As of 5 May 2018.[2]
No. Pos. Name League One FA Cup League Cup League Trophy Total
     
1GKIan Lawlor200100000000300
4DFLuke McCullough200000000000200
5DFMathieu Baudry400000000000400
6DFAndy Butler300000000000300
7MFRodney Kongolo000100000000100
8MFNiall Mason500000100000600
9FWJohn Marquis11001000000001200
10MFTommy Rowe400000000000400
11FWAndy Williams100000000000100
12MFBen Whiteman700100000000800
13GKMarko Maroši100000000000100
14FWLiam Mandeville000100000100200
15DFJoe Wright600000100000700
16MFJordan Houghton800000000000800
17MFMatty Blair200000000000200
18DFTom Anderson200000000000200
19FWAlfie May200000000000200
22MFAlfie Beestin100000000000100
26MFJames Coppinger100000000000100
27MFIssam Ben Khémis000100000000100
Total62006002001007100

Transfers

Transfers in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
1 July 2017LBDanny AndrewGrimsby TownFree[3]
1 July 2017RWAlex KiwomyaChelseaFree[4]
1 July 2017CBNiall MasonAston VillaUndisclosed[5]
3 August 2017RMIssam Ben KhémisLorientFree[6]
11 January 2018AMBenjamin WhitemanSheffield UnitedUndisclosed[7]
16 January 2018LBShane BlaneyFinn HarpsUndisclosed[8]

Transfers out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
1 July 2017CMPaul KeeganWaterfordReleased[9][lower-alpha 1]
1 July 2017MFJoey McCormickPickering TownReleased[9][lower-alpha 2]
1 July 2017LWGary McSheffreyEastleighReleased[9][lower-alpha 3]
1 July 2017CFJoe PughNorth Ferriby UnitedReleased[9][lower-alpha 4]
1 July 2017LBAaron Taylor-SinclairPlymouth ArgyleReleased[9][lower-alpha 5]
31 August 2017MFHarry MiddletonPort ValeFree[15]
25 January 2018GKRoss EtheridgeNuneaton TownReleased[9][lower-alpha 6]
27 January 2018CMTony DonaldsonReleased[16]
  1. Paul Keegan joined Waterford following his release.[10]
  2. Joey McCormick joined Pickering Town following his release.[11]
  3. Gary McSheffrey joined Eastleigh following his release.[12]
  4. Joe Pugh joined North Ferriby United following his release.[13]
  5. Aaron Taylor-Sinclair joined Plymouth Argyle following his release.[14]
  6. Ross Etheridge joined Nuneaton Town following his release.[16]

Loans in

Start date Position Nationality Name From End date Ref.
1 July 2017AMBenjamin WhitemanSheffield UnitedJanuary 2018[17]
3 August 2017CMRodney KongoloManchester CityJanuary 2018[6]
30 August 2017DMJordan HoughtonChelsea3 January 2018[18]
31 August 2017LBHarry ToffoloNorwich City3 January 2018[19]
4 January 2018CMRodney KongoloManchester CityEnd of season[20]
5 January 2018DMJordan HoughtonChelseaEnd of season[21]
30 January 2018CBAndy BoylePreston North EndEnd of season[22]
31 January 2018CBTom AndersonBurnleyEnd of season[23]

Loans out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Date until Ref.
1 July 2017LBCedric EvinaCrawley Town30 June 2018[24]
3 July 2017RBMitchell LundMorecambe30 June 2018[25]
12 August 2017DFReece FieldingBiggleswade TownJanuary 2018[26][lower-alpha 1]
12 August 2017GKLouis JonesGainsborough Trinity10 September 2017[26]
12 August 2017DFTyler WalkerBiggleswade TownJanuary 2018[26][lower-alpha 2]
1 September 2017FWWill LongbottomKidderminster Harriers28 September 2017[28]
14 September 2017GKLouis JonesTadcaster Albion11 October 2017[27][lower-alpha 3]
10 November 2017GKLouis JonesSheffield10 December 2017[30]
24 December 2017DFKane BingleyOssett Town

[31]

31 January 2018FWLiam MandevilleColchester UnitedEnd of season[32]
2 February 2018DFDanny AmosBuxton2 March 2018[33]
2 February 2018DFReece FieldingBiggleswade TownEnd of season[33]
2 February 2018DFTyler WalkerBiggleswade TownEnd of season[33]
9 February 2018FWWill LongbottomHalesowen Town10 March 2018[34]
  1. On 14 September 2017, Reece Fielding extended his loan with Biggleswade Town until January 2018.[27]
  2. On 14 September 2017, Tyler Walker extended his loan with Biggleswade Town until January 2018.[27]
  3. On 29 September 2017, Louis Jones was recalled to Doncaster Rovers following an injury to Ian Lawlor.[29]

Competitions

Friendlies

11 July 2017 Armthorpe Welfare 0–9 Doncaster Rovers Armthorpe
19:30 Report Rowe  29'
Coppinger  31', 32'
Williams  34'
Whiteman  57'
Mandeville  62', 77', 84'
Marquis  75'
Stadium: Welfare Ground
25 July 2017 Doncaster Rovers 1–2 Sheffield Wednesday Doncaster
19:30 BST Mandeville  43' Report Winnall  30'
Hooper  67'
Stadium: Keempoat Stadium

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
13 Bristol Rovers 46 16 11 19 60 66 6 59
14 Fleetwood Town 46 16 9 21 59 68 9 57
15 Doncaster Rovers 46 13 17 16 52 52 0 56
16 Oxford United 46 15 11 20 61 66 5 56
17 Gillingham 46 13 17 16 50 55 5 56
Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
46 13 17 16 52 52  0 56 7 9 7 30 25  +5 6 8 9 22 27  −5

Last updated: 5 May 2018.
Source: 11v11.com

Results by matchday

Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAHAAHAAAHHHAHH
ResultDWDLDLLLWLLWLWLWDDLWLDWWWDDDDLDDLWLDWWDWDLLDDL
Position137812121616191718191718171817161718161818141310111212111414141614141514131414131414151415
Updated to match(es) played on 5 May 2018. Source: 11v11.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[35][36]

5 August 2017 1 Doncaster Rovers 0–0 Gillingham Doncaster
15:00 BST Report Eaves  61' Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,512
Referee: Dean Whitestone
12 August 2017 2 Blackburn Rovers 1–3 Doncaster Rovers Blackburn
15:00 BST Mulgrew  66'
Evans  74'
Samuel  87'
Report Marquis  46'
Coppinger  67' (pen.)
May  82'
Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 12,223
Referee: David Webb
19 August 2017 3 Doncaster Rovers 3–3 Blackpool Doncaster
15:00 BST Allsop  37' (o.g.)
Marquis  45+1'
May  75'
Whiteman  85'
Report Longstaff  38'
Turton  65'
Cooke  76'
Daniel  86'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,558
Referee: Robert Jones
26 August 2017 4 AFC Wimbledon 2–0 Doncaster Rovers Norbiton
15:00 BST Oshilaga  48'
Appiah  58'
Barcham  60'
Report Marquis  41' Stadium: Kingsmeadow
Attendance: 4,144
Referee: Gavin Ward
2 September 2017 5 Doncaster Rovers 0–0 Peterborough United Doncaster
15:00 BST Mason  58'
Marquis  79'
Report Grant  35'
Taylor  41'
Edwards  90'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 8,677
Referee: Graham Salisbury
9 September 2017 6 Northampton Town 1–0 Doncaster Rovers Northampton
15:00 BST Crooks  1' Report Whiteman  32' Stadium: Sixfields Stadium
Attendance: 5,843
Referee: Darren Handley
12 September 2017 7 Rochdale 2–1 Doncaster Rovers Spotland
19:45 BST Bunney  45'
McNulty  87'
Kitching  90+2'
Davies  90+4'
Report Williams  40'
Marquis  74'
Stadium: Spotland Stadium
Attendance: 2,371
Referee: Ben Toner
17 September 2017 8 Doncaster Rovers 0–1 Scunthorpe United Doncaster
15:00 BST Whiteman  32'
Marquis  47'
Report Novak  10'
Bishop  55'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 9,227
Referee: David Webb
23 September 2017 9 Plymouth Argyle 0–3 Doncaster Rovers Plymouth
15:00 BST Miller  15'
Lameiras  24'
Songo'o  40'
Bradley  80'
Report Butler  19'
Houghton  42'
May  50'  73'
Marquis  59'
Stadium: Home Park
Attendance: 8,510
Referee: Nick Kinseley
26 September 2017 10 Doncaster Rovers 1–2 Shrewsbury Town Doncaster
19:45 BST Rowe  34'
Wright  59'
Report Riley  35'
Ogogo  43'
Brown  68'
Gnahoua  90+4'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,194
Referee: John Brooks
30 September 2017 11 Bradford City 2–0 Doncaster Rovers Bradford
15:00 BST Wyke  18'
Knight-Percival  42'
Reeves  48'
Chicksen  75'
Vincelot  80'
Report Mason  81' Stadium: Valley Parade
Attendance: 20,430
Referee: Anthony Backhouse
7 October 2017 12 Doncaster Rovers 4–1 Southend United Doncaster
15:00 BST Marquis  45+1'  80'
Whiteman  47', 50', 57' (pen.)
Mason  85'
Report Wordsworth  21'  38'
White  49'
Oxley  58'
Bwomono  81'
Ferdinand  90+5'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,369
Referee: Darren Handley
14 October 2017 13 Charlton Athletic 1–0 Doncaster Rovers Charlton
15:00 BST Fosu  9'  43'
Dasilva  24'
Clarke  61'
Kashi  78'
Report Houghton  30'
Marquis  66'
Butler  83'
Stadium: The Valley
Referee: Robert Lewis
17 October 2017 14 Doncaster Rovers 2–1 Portsmouth Doncaster
19:45 BST Mandeville  3'
Burgess  5' (o.g.)
Rowe  78'
Report Baudry  54' (o.g.)
Burgess  58'
Donohue  71'
O'Keefe  87'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,211
Referee: Martin Coy
21 October 2017 15 Doncaster Rovers 0–3 Walsall Doncaster
15:00 BST Houghton  54' Report Guthrie  35'
Oztumer  62', 66'
Morris  80'
Edwards  87'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,391
Referee: Kevin Johnson
28 October 2017 16 Bury 0–1 Doncaster Rovers Bury
15:00 BST O'Connell  45+3'
Maguire  67'
Report Marquis  36'
Whiteman  78'
Stadium: Gigg Lane
Attendance: 3,079
Referee: Andy Haines
11 November 2017 17 Doncaster Rovers 1–1 Rotherham United Doncaster
12:30 GMT Wood  62' (o.g.)
Lawlor  90+6'
Report Ihiekwe  72'
Moore  90+6'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 12,481
Referee: Graham Scott
18 November 2017 18 Fleetwood Town 0–0 Doncaster Rovers Fleetwood
15:00 GMT Bolger  66' Report Baudry  67' Stadium: Highbury Stadium
Attendance: 3,181
Referee: John Busby
21 November 2017 19 Wigan Athletic 3–0 Doncaster Rovers Wigan
19:45 GMT Burn  22'
Byrne  31'
Wright  40' (o.g.)
Colclough  45+2', 58'  53'
Report Houghton  34'
Wright  36'
Stadium: DW Stadium
Attendance: 7,966
Referee: Carl Boyeson
25 November 2017 20 Doncaster Rovers 2–1 Milton Keynes Dons Doncaster
15:00 GMT Marquis  54'
Blair  71'
Report Aneke  3'
Ebanks-Landell  86'
Gilbey  90+4'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,743
Referee: Eddie Ilderton
9 December 2017 21 Oxford United 1–0 Doncaster Rovers Oxford
15:00 GMT Tiendalli  35'
Mousinho  39'
Ricardinho  88'
Ruffels  90+6'
Report Wright  68'
Lawlor  79'
Houghton  83'
Stadium: Kassam Stadium
Attendance: 6,711
Referee: Seb Stockbridge
16 December 2017 22 Doncaster Rovers 1–1 Oldham Athletic Doncaster
15:00 GMT Butler  59' Report Gerrard  59'
Doyle  88'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,831
Referee: Gavin Ward
23 December 2017 23 Bristol Rovers 0–1 Doncaster Rovers Horfield
15:00 GMT Partington  76'
Sercombe  90+1'
Report Mason  33' (pen.)
Wright  62'
Houghton  77'
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 8,300
Referee: Dean Whitestone
26 December 2017 24 Doncaster Rovers 3–0 Northampton Town Doncaster
15:00 GMT Coppinger  33'
Mason  43' (pen.)
Butler  66'
Report Hoskins  58' Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 8,032
Referee: Ben Toner
29 December 2017 25 Doncaster Rovers 2–0 Rochdale Doncaster
19:45 GMT Whiteman  4'
May  27'
Marquis  64'
Report Daniels  62' Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,997
Referee: Ross Joyce
6 January 2018 P Scunthorpe United v Doncaster Rovers Scunthorpe
15:00 GMT Stadium: Glanford Park
Note: On 8 December, it was announced the away trip to face Scunthorpe United was to be rescheduled due to FA Cup involvement.[37]
13 January 2018 27 Doncaster Rovers 1–1 Plymouth Argyle Doncaster
15:00 GMT Beestin  37'
Rowe  63'
May  74'
Baudry  90+1'
Report Edwards  74' Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,494
Referee: Andy Haines
20 January 2018 28 Shrewsbury Town 2–2 Doncaster Rovers Shrewsbury
15:00 GMT Sadler  21'
Nsiala  31'
Morris  52'
Hendrie  74'
Report Butler  8'
Baudry  62'
Mason  64'
Ben Khémis  76'
Whiteman  81'
Blair  81'
Stadium: New Meadow
Attendance: 5,818
Referee: Anthony Backhouse
23 January 2018 29 Scunthorpe United 1–1 Doncaster Rovers Scunthorpe
19:45 GMT Hopper  3'
Bishop  30'
Wallace  40'
Report Rowe  24'
Beestin  90+6'
Beestin  90+7'
Stadium: Glanford Park
Attendance: 5,193
Referee: Eddie Ilderton
27 January 2018 30 Doncaster Rovers 1–3 Bristol Rovers Doncaster
15:00 GMT Marquis  4'
Whiteman  39'
Report Sweeney  24'
Gaffney  50'
Harrison  83'
Harrison  85'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 8,021
Referee: Darren Bond
3 February 2018 31 Portsmouth 2–2 Doncaster Rovers Portsmouth
15:00 GMT Walkes  19'
Burgess  45+3'
Donohue  45+3'
Pitman  81'
Burgess  90+3'
Report Coppinger  4'
Marquis  45+3'
Marquis  63'
Anderson  90+1'
Stadium: Fratton Park
Attendance: 17,364
Referee: Graham Salisbury
10 February 2018 32 Doncaster Rovers 1–1 Charlton Athletic Doncaster
15:00 GMT Anderson  48'
Houghton  62'
Blair  73'
Blair  90+4'
Report Bauer  18'
Solly  76'
Amos  85'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,797
Referee: Mark Heywood
13 February 2018 33 Walsall 4–2 Doncaster Rovers Walsall
19:45 GMT Edwards  22'
Edwards  24'
Morris  45+1'
Bakayoko  71'
Report Rowe  87'
Mason  90+1' (pen.)
Stadium: Bescot Stadium
Attendance: 3,514
Referee: John Brooks
17 February 2018 34 Doncaster Rovers 3–0 Fleetwood Town Doncaster
15:00 GMT Kiwomya  13'
Anderson  27',  55'
Report Diagouraga  54'
Dempsey  58'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,013
Referee: Darren Drysdale
24 February 2018 35 Rotherham United 2–1 Doncaster Rovers Rotherham
15:00 GMT Smith  90+3'
Newell  90+13'
Report Coppinger  32'
Marquis  39'
Maroši  90+13'
Stadium: New York Stadium
Attendance: 11,275
Referee: Geoff Eltringham
10 March 2018 36 Southend United 0–0 Doncaster Rovers Southend-on-Sea
15:00 GMT Report Baudry  52' Stadium: Roots Hall
Attendance: 6,766
Referee: Kevin Johnson
19 March 2018 37 Doncaster Rovers 2–0 Bradford City Doncaster
19:45 GMT Marquis  75'  90+2' Report Vincelot  56' Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,369
Referee: Darren Handley
30 March 2018 38 Blackpool 1–2 Doncaster Rovers Blackpool
15:00 BST Turton  36'
Daniel  56'
Tilt  69'
Spearing  77'
Ryan  78'
Report Rowe  43'  70'
Marquis  88'
Stadium: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 4,533
Referee: Ollie Yates
7 April 2018 39 Gillingham 0–0 Doncaster Rovers Gillingham
15:00 BST Wilkinson  13' Report McCullough  77' Stadium: Priestfield Stadium
Attendance: 4,870
Referee: John Brooks
14 April 2018 40 Milton Keynes Dons 1–2 Doncaster Rovers Milton Keynes
15:00 BST Ugbo  19'
Pawlett  45+2'
Brittain  60'
Report McCullough  37'
Marquis  49'  60'  63'
Wright 74'
Houghton 76'
Whiteman  90+4'
Stadium: Stadium MK
Attendance: 8,954
Referee: Nick Kinseley
17 April 2018 41 Doncaster Rovers 3–3 Bury Doncaster
19:45 BST Butler  2'
Marquis  35'
Boyle  65'
Report Mason  38' (og)
O'Shea  51' (pen)
Styles  58'
Miller  60'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,131
Referee: Carl Boyeson
21 April 2018 42 Doncaster Rovers 0–1 Oxford United Doncaster
15:00 BST Baudry  6' Report Dickie  13'
Brannagan  41'
Henry  63'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 8,255
Referee: Martin Coy
24 April 2018 43 Doncaster Rovers 0–1 Blackburn Rovers Doncaster
19:45 BST Marquis  79' Report Mulgrew  46'
Conway  55'
Mulgrew  80'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 10,443
Referee: Eddie Ilderton
28 April 2018 44 Oldham Athletic 0–0 Doncaster Rovers Oldham
15:00 BST Benyu  55' Report Whiteman  28' Stadium: Boundary Park
Attendance: 5,297
Referee: Chris Sarginson
1 May 2018 45 Doncaster Rovers 0–0 AFC Wimbledon Doncaster
19:45 BST Report Barcham  89' Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,094
Referee: John Brooks
5 May 2018 46 Doncaster Rovers 0–1 Wigan Athletic Doncaster
17:30 BST Report Grigg  75'  76' Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 12,057
Referee: David Webb

FA Cup

In the FA Cup, Doncaster Rovers were drawn away to Ebbsfleet United in the first round,[38] Scunthorpe United at home in the second round[39][40] and Rochdale at home in the third round.[41]

4 November 2017 First round Ebbsfleet United 2–6 Doncaster Rovers Northfleet
15:00 GMT Rance  2'
Kedwell  35' (pen.)
Coulson  37'
Bush  64'  80'
Magri  76'
Brandy  87'
Report Lawlor  35'
Blair  45+1'
Marquis  45+3'
Coppinger  52', 83' (pen.)
Kongolo  57'
Houghton  78'
Rowe  85'
Ben Khémis  90+2'
Stadium: Kuflink Stadium
Attendance: 2,069
Referee: Lee Collins
3 December 2017 Second round Doncaster Rovers 3–0 Scunthorpe United Doncaster
14:00 GMT Rowe  16', 67'
Whiteman  75'
Mandeville  78'  90+2'
Report Hopper  9'
Crofts  13'
Church  79'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 5,251
Referee: Mark Heywood
6 January 2018 Third round Doncaster Rovers 0–1 Rochdale Doncaster
15:00 GMT Marquis  28' Report McNulty  1'
Andrew  18'
Daniels  72'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 4,513
Referee: Andy Woolmer

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Doncaster Rovers were drawn away to Bradford City in the first round.[42] A home tie versus Hull City was confirmed for the second round.[43] An away trip to Premier League side Arsenal was drawn for the third round.[44]

8 August 2017 First round Bradford City 2–3 Doncaster Rovers Bradford
19:45 BST Poleon  35'
Vincelot  61'
Jones  84'
Report May  8'
Kongolo  71'
Wright  72'
Whiteman  88'
Stadium: Valley Parade
Attendance: 3,175
Referee: Darren Drysdale
22 August 2017 Second round Doncaster Rovers 2–0 Hull City Doncaster
19:45 BST May  48'
Rowe  54'
Report Weir  73'
Batty  86'
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 7,139
Referee: Graham Salisbury
20 September 2017 Third round Arsenal 1–0 Doncaster Rovers Holloway
19:45 BST Walcott  25' Report Mason  68' Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Attendance: 44,064
Referee: Scott Duncan

EFL Trophy

On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was complete with Doncaster Rovers facing Grimsby Town, Scunthorpe United and Sunderland U23s in Northern Group H.[45][46] After finishing second in the group stages, Doncaster Rovers were drawn away to Rochdale in the second round.[47]

Pos Lge Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 L1 Scunthorpe United (A) 3 2 0 1 0 6 3 +3 7 Round 2
2 L1 Doncaster Rovers (A) 3 1 2 0 0 3 2 +1 7
3 L2 Grimsby Town (E) 3 0 0 2 1 3 4 1 2
4 ACA Sunderland U23s (E) 3 0 1 0 2 2 5 3 2
Updated to match(es) played on 31 October 2017. Source: EFL.com
(A) Advances to a further round; (E) Eliminated.
3 October 2017 Group Game 2 Doncaster Rovers 1–0 Sunderland U23s Doncaster
19:30 BST Ben Khémis  69' Report Love  38' Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 1,520
Referee: Ross Joyce

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