The 2016–17 season was

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's 138th season in their existence, 14th consecutive season in the

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and first back in

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following relegation last season. Along with League Two, the club also participated in the

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and

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. The season covered the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

Squad

Detailed Overview

Caps and goals up to the start of season 2016–17. Players in bold left during the season.

Statistics

This includes any players featured in a match day squad in any competition.

Goals record

Disciplinary record

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

Competitions

Pre–season friendlies

League Two

League table

Matches

fixtures for the 2016–17 season were released on 22 June 2016.

FA Cup

Doncaster were drawn against

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in the first round on 17 October 2016.

EFL Cup

The first round of the EFL Cup for 2016–17 saw fixtures drawn on 22 June 2016. Rovers were drawn against

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side

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EFL Trophy

Following changes to the

, a group stage was introduced. Each group contains one Category One status academy and at least one team from each of

and

, with the two highest placed teams qualifying for the next round. Doncaster were drawn in Northern Group E, alongside

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and

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. Fixtures for the group stage were released on 27 July 2016.

Season summary

Detailed Summary

Results on penalties are given as draws.

Awards

* League Two Player of the Month (August):

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* EFL Young Player of the Month (November): Liam Mandeville * League Two Manager of the Month (January):

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* League Two Player of the Season:

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League Two Team of the Season: ** Manager:

EFL Team of the Season: ** Manager:

* PFA Player in the Community:

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* EFL Supporter of the Year: Paul Mayfield

References

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