Doncaster Rovers fans celebrate victory over Dagenham and Redbridge in the play-off final, May 10, 2003Doncaster Rovers fans celebrate victory over Dagenham and Redbridge in the play-off final, May 10, 2003
Doncaster Rovers fans celebrate victory over Dagenham and Redbridge in the play-off final, May 10, 2003

Looking back to Doncaster Rovers promotion to the Football League

By Jane Salt
Published 16th May 2023, 13:23 BST
It's 20 years this week since Doncaster got promoted back to the Football League at Stoke City's then-named Britannia Stadium.

Retro takes a look back as Rovers fans celebrate the club's famous victory over Dagenham and Redbridge on May 10, 2003 and the civic celebrations that followed on May 18, 2003… can you see anyone you know in our gallery of pictures from the time?

Rovers boss Dave Penney shakes the hands of young fans outside the Mansion House

17. Rovers boss

Rovers boss Dave Penney shakes the hands of young fans outside the Mansion House Photo: Steve Ellis

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Paul Barnes show off the trophy to fans

18. Paul Barnes

Paul Barnes show off the trophy to fans Photo: Steve Ellis

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Players show off the trophy from the Mansion House balcony

19. Balcony

Players show off the trophy from the Mansion House balcony Photo: Steve Ellis

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