Doncaster Rovers advanced to the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy with a comprehensive 4-1 victory at Rochdale in the first meeting between the two sides for over four years.
Grant McCann’s men came from behind to secure the three points, with Alfie May, Brandon Hanlan, Owen Bailey and Isaac Hutchinson all getting on the scoresheet for the League One side.
It gave the loyal supporters that made the trip to the Crown Oil Arena something to smile about after a disastrous result in Milton Keynes on Saturday.
As ever our photographer Howard Roe was on patrol ahead of kick-off. Did he capture you on camera? Here is the fans’ gallery.

5. Rochdale 1-4 Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers progressed to the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy with a comfortable victory at Rochdale. | Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

6. Rochdale 1-4 Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers progressed to the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy with a comfortable victory at Rochdale. | Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

7. Rochdale 1-4 Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers progressed to the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy with a comfortable victory at Rochdale. | Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

8. Rochdale 1-4 Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers progressed to the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy with a comfortable victory at Rochdale. | Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD


