The 2010–11 season marked the 131st season in Doncaster Rovers Football Club's existence, and their third consecutive year in the

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, the second tier of

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. The team finished the season with 11 wins, 15 draws, and 20 losses, for a total of 48 points, only good enough for 21st in the league, avoiding relegation by 6 points. Forward

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led the team with 16 goals scored in 31 appearances, while midfielder

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had 43 total appearances for the team, leading all players. The team started the season winning three of their first six league matches, and generally alternated wins and losses or draws throughout the season, but ended the year losing six of their last seven matches. In the FA Cup competition, they played the

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to a 2-2 draw in the first match at home but lost the replay 6-0 at

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. In the League Cup, they lost in the first round to Accrington Stanley 2-1 after extra time.

Players

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''Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 2010–11 season.''

Squad statistics

Results

Championship

FA Cup

League Cup

Team kit

Doncaster Rovers were sponsored by

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, after their deal with previous sponsor Vandanal expired. Their shirt sponsor changed to One Call Insurance who previously sponsored the club during their days in the

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Transfers

In

First team Reserves and academy Total spending: £1.15 million

Out

First team Reserves and academy Total income: £0 million

Loaned in

Loaned out

References

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Doncaster Rovers Doncaster Rovers Football Club is a professional association football club based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. The team currently competes in EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system after winning the 202 ...