Doncaster Rovers F.C., commonly known as "Doncaster", was founded on September 1, 1879, and is a professional football club located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
The team has experienced multiple promotions and relegations throughout its history, having won the League One title in the 2012/13 season and promoted to the Championship, but has spent most of its time fluctuating between League One and League Two. Doncaster Rovers won the Conference National (fourth tier) title in the 2003/04 season, claimed the Football League Trophy in the 2006/07 season, and was promoted to the Championship via the playoffs in the 2007/08 season.
The team has experienced multiple promotions and relegations between League One and League Two, returning to League One as the third place in League Two in the 2016/17 season. The club has also had impressive performances in cup competitions, such as reaching the quarter-finals of the League Cup in the 2005/06 season, where they eliminated Manchester City and Aston Villa.