2024–25 Doncaster Rovers F.C. season explained

Club:Doncaster Rovers
Season:2024–25
Owner:Doncaster Rovers Limited
Chairman:Terry Bramall
Manager:Grant McCann[1]
Stadium:Eco-Power Stadium
League:League Two
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup3:EFL Trophy
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Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 season is the 146th season in the history of Doncaster Rovers Football Club and their third consecutive season in League Two. The club are participating in the League Two, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePos.PlayerFromFeeRef.
14 June 2024 Undisclosed [2]
1 July 2024 Free [3]
1 July 2024 Free [4]
1 July 2024 Free [5]
1 July 2024 Free [6]

Out

DatePos.PlayerToFeeRef.
25 June 2024 Undisclosed [7]
9 August 2024 Undisclosed [8]

Loaned in

DatePos.PlayerFromDate untilRef.
14 June 2024 End of Season [9]
14 June 2024 End of Season [10]
8 August 2024 Patrick Kelly End of Season [11]
15 August 2024 End of Season [12]

Loaned out

DatePos.PlayerToDate untilRef.
1 July 2024 30 November 2024 [13]
26 July 2024 7 October 2024 [14]
26 July 2024 30 November 2024 [15]
31 July 2024 Freddie Allen 7 September 2024 [16]
31 July 2024 7 September 2024 [17]
1 August 2024 7 September 2024 [18]
9 August 2024 Will Flint 7 September 2024 [19]

Released / Out of Contract

DatePos.PlayerSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [20]
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [21]
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [22]
30 June 2024 9 July 2024 [23]
30 June 2024 20 July 2024 [24]
30 June 2024 [25]
30 June 2024
30 June 2024 [26]

Pre-season and friendlies

On June 7, Doncaster confirmed their first two pre-season friendlies against Middlesbrough and Stamford.[27] [28] Three days later, the club confirmed a double-header with the squad being split for two fixtures against Darlington and Spennymoor Town.[29] On 12 June, a further two friendlies were later added, against Hull City and Rotherham United.[30] [31]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2024–25 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 26 June, the League Two fixtures were announced.[32]

FA Cup

See main article: 2024–25 FA Cup.

EFL Cup

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup.

On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Doncaster being drawn away against Salford City.[33] In the second round, they were drawn away to Everton.[34] [35]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

In the group stage, Doncaster were drawn into Northern Group F alongside Barnsley, Huddersfield Town and Manchester United U21.[36] [37]

Statistics

Appearances and goals


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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rovers appoint Grant McCann as manager. www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 12 May 2023. 12 May 2023.
  2. News: He's back! - Tom Nixon joins on permanent deal . 11 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 11 June 2024.
  3. News: Rovers secure deal for midfielder Harry Clifton . 2 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 2 June 2024.
  4. News: Rovers land winger Jordan Gibson . 27 May 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 27 May 2024.
  5. News: Rovers snap up sought-after midfielder Sbarra . 20 May 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 20 May 2024.
  6. News: Billy Sharp rejoins Rovers . 24 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 24 June 2024.
  7. News: Deji Sotona departs Rovers . 25 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 25 June 2024.
  8. News: George Miller departs Rovers for Cheltenham Town . 9 August 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 9 August 2024.
  9. News: Rovers sign Chelsea keeper Ted Sharman-Lowe on loan . 13 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 13 June 2024.
  10. News: Rovers sign Bristol City winger Ephraim Yeboah on loan . 11 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 11 June 2024.
  11. News: Rovers sign West Ham midfielder Patrick Kelly on loan . 8 August 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 8 August 2024.
  12. Web site: Rovers land left back Brandon Fleming on loan from Hull City . 2024-08-15 . www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
  13. News: Faulkner heads to Dundalk on loan . 1 July 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 1 July 2024.
  14. News: Jack Goodman heads to Peterborough Sports on loan . 27 July 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 26 July 2024.
  15. News: Louis Jones heads to Waterford on loan . 27 July 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 26 July 2024.
  16. News: Allen secures Bridlington Town loan . 1 August 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 31 July 2024.
  17. News: Jack Degruchy heads to Hanley Town on loan . 31 July 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 31 July 2024.
  18. News: Kuleya joins Truro City on loan . 1 August 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 1 August 2024.
  19. News: Will Flint joins Darlington on loan . 9 August 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 9 August 2024.
  20. News: Shrewsbury Town snap up box-to-box midfielder Harrison Biggins . 10 June 2024 . Shrewsbury Town FC . 10 June 2024.
  21. Web site: North Ferriby Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of exciting goalkeeper Ben Bottomley! . Twitter . North Ferriby FC . 3 July 2024.
  22. News: Charlie lines up for the Stones . 3 July 2024 . Maidstone United FC . 4 June 2024.
  23. News: Three New Additions . 14 July 2024 . Buxton FC . 9 July 2024.
  24. News: Trialist Winger Signs One-Year Deal . 20 July 2024 . Salford City FC . 20 July 2024.
  25. News: Rovers confirm retained and released list at end of 23/24 season . 15 May 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 15 May 2024.
  26. News: Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United man forced to retire after Doncaster Rovers release . 5 August 2024 . Doncaster Free Press . 3 August 2024.
  27. News: Rovers to host Championship side Middlesbrough in pre-season . 7 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 7 June 2024.
  28. News: Rovers to begin pre-season programme with Stamford AFC trip . 7 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 7 June 2024.
  29. News: Rovers set for north east friendly double-header . 10 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 10 June 2024.
  30. News: Rovers to host Championship side Hull City in pre-season . 12 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 12 June 2024.
  31. News: Rovers to face Rotherham United for Richard Wood testimonial in pre-season . 12 June 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 12 June 2024.
  32. News: Bromley face Harrogate in club's first ever EFL match . 26 June 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 June 2024.
  33. News: Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
  34. News: Carabao Cup Round Two draw confirmed . 15 August 2024 . English Football League . 14 August 2024.
  35. News: Date and kick-off time confirmed for Carabao Cup tie . 19 August 2024 . Doncaster Rovers FC . 19 August 2024.
  36. News: Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 24 June 2024 . English Football League . 24 June 2024.
  37. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.

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