2022–23 Doncaster Rovers F.C. season explained

Club:Doncaster Rovers
Season:2022–23
Chairman:David Blunt
Manager:Gary McSheffrey
(until 17 October)[1]
Danny Schofield
(from 20 October)[2]
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Owner:Doncaster Rovers Ltd.
Stadium:Keepmoat Stadium
League:League Two
League Result:18th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
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Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

The 2022–23 season is the 144th season in the existence of Doncaster Rovers Football Club and the club's first season back in League Two since the 2016–17 season following their relegation from League One last season. In addition to the league, they will also compete in the 2022–23 FA Cup, the 2022–23 EFL Cup and the 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
1 July 2022 Freddie Allen Free Transfer [3]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [4]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [5]
1 July 2022 Free Transfer [6]
17 July 2022 Undisclosed [7]
21 July 2022 Free Transfer [8]
22 July 2022 Kyle Hurst Undisclosed [9]
22 July 2022 Free Transfer [10]
28 July 2022 Jack Degruchy Free Transfer [11]
1 August 2022 Unattached Free Transfer [12]
24 January 2023 Free Transfer [13]
24 March 2023 [14]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
25 June 2022 Mutual Consent [15] [16]
28 June 2022 Undisclosed [17]
28 June 2022 Nominal [18]
30 June 2022 Rejected Contract [19] [20]
30 June 2022 Luke Chadwick Unattached Released [21]
30 June 2022 Corie Cole Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Released [22]
30 June 2022 Thomas Henson Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Released [23]
30 June 2022 Released [24]
30 June 2022 William Hollings Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Released [25]
30 June 2022 Released [26] [27]
30 June 2022 Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Michael Nesbitt Unattached Released
30 June 2022 Released [28]
30 June 2022 Daniel Wilds Released [29]
30 June 2022 Released [30]
30 June 2022 Alex Wolny Unattached Released
13 July 2022 Free Transfer [31]
5 October 2022 [32]
13 January 2023 Undisclosed [33]
19 January 2023 Free Transfer [34]

Loans in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromOn loan untilRef
8 July 2022 1 January 2023 [35]
1 September 2022 16 January 2023 [36] [37]
13 January 2023 End of Season [38]
17 January 2023 [39]
[40]
27 January 2023 [41]
18 March 2023 25 March 2023 [42]

Loans out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toOn loan untilRef
12 August 2022 Ben Bottomley 12 September 2022 [43]
12 September 2022 12 October 2022
12 September 2022 12 October 2022 [44]
16 September 2022 Ben Bottomley 16 October 2022 [45]
14 October 2022 14 November 2022 [46]
17 November 2022 End of Season [47]
16 December 2022 Bobby Faulkner 16 January 2023 [48]
3 February 2023 Bobby Faulkner 20 March 2023 [49] [50] [51]
3 February 2023 3 March 2023
6 March 2023 End of Season [52]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 1 June, Doncaster Rovers appointed their pre-season schedule.[53] Over a week later, a further friendly was confirmed against Huddersfield Town.[54]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2022–23 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.[55]

FA Cup

See main article: 2022–23 FA Cup.

Doncaster were drawn at home against King's Lynn Town in the first round.[56]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Cup.

Rovers were drawn at home to Lincoln City in the first round.[57]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

On 20 June, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping Doncaster Rovers with Barnsley and Lincoln City.[58] Three days later, Newcastle United U21s joined Northern Group E.[59]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rovers part company with Gary McSheffrey . 17 October 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 17 October 2022.
  2. News: Danny Schofield named new Rovers head coach . 24 October 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 20 October 2022.
  3. News: Eight scholars sign up . 16 May 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 16 May 2022.
  4. News: Rovers complete signing of Harrison Biggins . 19 May 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 19 May 2022.
  5. News: George Miller is Rovers' new No.9 . 20 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 20 June 2022.
  6. News: Luke Molyneux is a Rovers player! . 21 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 21 June 2022.
  7. News: Rovers sign defender Adam Long from Wigan Athletic . 17 July 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 17 July 2022.
  8. News: Rovers sign left back James Maxwell . 21 July 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 21 July 2022.
  9. News: Kyle Hurst pens Rovers deal . 22 July 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 22 July 2022.
  10. News: Lee Tomlin signs for Rovers . 23 July 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 22 July 2022.
  11. News: Jack Degruchy pens Rovers deal . 28 July 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 28 July 2022.
  12. News: Tavonga Kuleya signs professional terms with Rovers . 1 August 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 1 August 2022.
  13. News: Rovers sign forward Caolan Lavery . 24 January 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 24 January 2023.
  14. Web site: Zain Westbrooke signs for Rovers . 24 March 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . en.
  15. News: Dodoo contract cancelled by mutual consent . 25 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 25 June 2022.
  16. News: Brewers Sign Joe Dodoo On Short-Term Deal . 14 November 2022 . Burton Albion FC . 12 November 2022.
  17. News: Swansea City Sign Ben Blythe For U21 Squad . 28 June 2022 . Swansea City AFC . 28 June 2022.
  18. News: Jordy Hiwula joins Ross County . 28 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 28 June 2022.
  19. News: John Bostock to leave Rovers . 1 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 1 June 2022.
  20. Web site: New signing: Bostock. www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 7 December 2022. 7 December 2022.
  21. News: Eight U18 players depart Rovers . 14 May 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 13 May 2022.
  22. Web site: Gardner Returns To Boundary Park. www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 29 July 2022. 29 July 2022.
  23. News: Trio sign ahead of the new campaign . 17 July 2022 . York City FC . 1 July 2022.
  24. Web site: Profile. 5 August 2022 . 14 August 2022. Gateshead F.C..
  25. News: First summer signing announced . 15 June 2022 . Chesterfield FC . 15 June 2022.
  26. News: 2021/22 retained and released list confirmed . 3 May 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 3 May 2022.
  27. News: Dale Sign Cameron John . 28 June 2022 . Rochdale AFC . 28 June 2022.
  28. News: Okenabirhie joins U's ranks . 31 July 2022 . Cambridge United FC . 29 July 2022.
  29. 1585603086822871040. We are pleased to announce the signing of Dan Wilds. Westend_FC. Sunderland West End FC. 27 October 2022. 24 March 2023.
  30. Web site: Ed Williams completes move to The Bluebirds. www.chippenhamtown.com. 17 March 2023. 22 March 2023.
  31. News: Joe Wright joins Killie . 14 July 2022 . Kilmarnock FC . 13 July 2022.
  32. News: Lee Tomlin announces retirement . 7 October 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 5 October 2022.
  33. News: Kyle Knoyle joins Stockport County . 13 January 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 13 January 2023.
  34. News: Adam Clayton departs . 19 January 2023 . Bradford City AFC . 19 January 2023.
  35. News: Rovers sign Birmingham striker Josh Andrews on loan . 9 July 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 8 July 2022.
  36. News: Rovers sign Max Woltman on loan from Liverpool . 1 September 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 1 September 2022.
  37. News: Max Woltman's loan ends . 16 January 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 16 January 2023.
  38. News: Brighton forward Todd Miller joins on loan . 13 January 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 13 January 2023.
  39. News: Rovers snap up Blackburn right back James Brown on loan . 18 January 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 17 January 2023.
  40. News: Leicester defender Ben Nelson joins Rovers on loan . 18 January 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 17 January 2023.
  41. News: Charlie Lakin joins on loan from Burton Albion . 27 January 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 27 January 2023.
  42. News: Stuart Moore signs on emergency loan deal . 19 March 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 18 March 2023.
  43. News: Ben Bottomley heads to Lincoln United on loan . 13 August 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 12 August 2022.
  44. News: Kuleya and Degruchy head out on loan . 14 September 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 12 September 2022.
  45. News: Bottomley heads out on loan . 19 September 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 16 September 2022.
  46. News: Liam Ravenhill heads to Blyth Spartans on loan . 17 October 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 14 October 2022.
  47. News: Kuleya heads out on loan . 18 November 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 17 November 2022.
  48. News: Faulkner joins Worksop Town on loan . 16 December 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 16 December 2022.
  49. News: Faulkner and Ravenhill depart on loan . 6 February 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 3 February 2023.
  50. News: Bobby Faulkner loan extended until end of season . 8 March 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 8 March 2023.
  51. News: Faulkner recalled from loan . 20 March 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 20 March 2023.
  52. News: Reo Griffiths departs on loan . 6 March 2023 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 6 March 2023.
  53. News: Rovers' 2022/23 pre-season schedule confirmed . 2 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 1 June 2022.
  54. News: Rovers to host Huddersfield Town in pre-season . 10 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 10 June 2022.
  55. News: Yorkshire derby kicks off 22/23 campaign for Rovers . 23 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 23 June 2022.
  56. News: Rovers to host King's Lynn Town in Emirates FA Cup first round . 18 October 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 17 October 2022.
  57. News: Rovers drawn against Lincoln City in Carabao Cup . 23 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 23 June 2022.
  58. News: Rovers to face Barnsley & Lincoln in Papa John's group stage . 20 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 20 June 2022.
  59. News: Rovers' Papa John's Trophy group finalised . 23 June 2022 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 23 June 2022.

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