The ecstasy of seeing club legend James Coppinger slot the ball home from close range in injury time to secure the League One title – just seconds after Marcello Trotta’s penalty miss – was simply priceless.
Doncaster almost left the capital having missed out on promotion at the expense of their opponents that day.
Instead, they returned to South Yorkshire as champions with a memory made that money can’t buy.
The two sides have gone in opposite directions since that fateful day exactly 10 years ago today.
But April 27 will forever be a special date in the calendar for Doncaster fans.

5. Celebrations
Doncaster Rovers players celebrate after being crowned League One champions (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images). Photo: Mike Hewitt

6. Celebrations
Doncaster Rovers celebrate at the end of the match (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images). Photo: Mike Hewitt

7. Celebrations
Doncaster Rovers celebrate at the end of the match (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images). Photo: Mike Hewitt

8. Celebrations
Billy Paynter celebrates with the fans (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images). Photo: Mike Hewitt


