Doncaster Rovers' next opponents Northampton Town suffer jarring midweek relegation
Doncaster Rovers are preparing for this weekend's trip to Northampton, in what is their penultimate away game of the season.
Grant McCann's side will go to Sixfields in high spirits after last week's win over Reading saw them take a huge step towards securing their League One status for next season. The same can't be said for Saturday's hosts, however. The Cobblers suffered a 2-1 defeat away at Luton Town on Wednesday night - a result that confirmed their demotion to League Two after three seasons in the third tier.
Interim boss Colin Calderwood said after the defeat to the Hatters: "It’s been a really poor 2026 so far but if there is hope for next season I think that was demonstrated by the spirit of the performance from the boys tonight.
"We gave a performance that demonstrated a good personality and that showed the love and care for the club. We are obviously starting our planning now for next season but we’ve still got four games left and we will have a look at that. I think we have to reward the boys who played tonight but we will definitely have a look at everybody."
Rovers lost 2-1 in the reverse game at the Eco-Power Stadium back in October. Ben Close gave them a first half lead but Ethan Wheatley and Sam Hoskins turned the game on its head that day.
Rovers chief McCann is likely to have Neill Byrne back on Saturday. He is due to provide a fresh injury update on Thursday afternoon at his pre-match press conference.