Beating Leeds United at Wembley in the play-off final, courtesy of a brilliant diving header from James Hayter, sent Rovers back into the second tier for the first time in half a century.
This weekend will see Sunderland and Wycombe Wanderers do battle in the League One play-off final – so we’ve taken the opportunity to reminisce about happier times at Rovers!
Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in our fan gallery from May 25, 2008?
. Doncaster Rovers fans celebrate after during the Coca-Cola League One Play Off Final at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday May 25, 2008. See PA Story SOCCER League One. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial print use only except with prior written approval. New media use requires licence from Football DataCo Ltd. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 or see www.paphotos.com/info/ for full restrictions and further information.
Doncaster Rovers fans celebrate victory over Leeds United in the League One play-off final at Wembley Photo: Nick Potts
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Rovers supporters Chelsie Ryalls, 15 and Tiffany Ryalls, 11, of South Elmsall at Wembley Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers supporters Callum Wiffen, 13 and James Padgett, 12, both of Armthorpe, at Wembley in 2008 Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fans Leslie Dlamimi, of Doncaster and Dave Haith, of Bentley, on Wembley Way Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fans outside Wembley Stadium. Back (l-r) Angela Farrar, Debbie Armstrong, Josh Sullivan, 11, Ian Sullivan and Stuart Farrar. Front (l-r) Katie Farrar, eight, Tyler Armstrong, 11 and Jack Farrar, 11, all of Rossington. Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fans celebrate after winning promotion to the Championship at Wembley Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fans outside Wembley Stadium (l-r) Bobby Porter, ten, Mark Porter, Melissa Hill, 11, Mark Hill and Sam Porter, eight. Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fans Matthew Thornhill, Steve Bailey and Craig Maye, all of Edlington, celebrate beating Leeds United at Wembley. Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fans on Wembley Way. Back (l-r) Glynn Hudson, Elaine Hudson, Jill Sneath, Carol Flindrs and Adam Flinders, 12. Front (l-r) Euan Hudson, six, Niall Loyd, four, Lauren Sneath, nine and Nathan Flinders, ten. Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers supporters Chelsie Ryalls, 15 and Tiffany Ryalls, 11, of South Elmsall at Wembley Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers supporters Callum Wiffen, 13 and James Padgett, 12, both of Armthorpe, at Wembley in 2008 Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fans Leslie Dlamimi, of Doncaster and Dave Haith, of Bentley, on Wembley Way Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fans outside Wembley Stadium. Back (l-r) Angela Farrar, Debbie Armstrong, Josh Sullivan, 11, Ian Sullivan and Stuart Farrar. Front (l-r) Katie Farrar, eight, Tyler Armstrong, 11 and Jack Farrar, 11, all of Rossington. Photo: Marie Caley