See if you feature in our gallery of Doncaster Rovers fans who watched yesterday's friendly win against MK Dons
Published on Monday, 21 July 2025 at 7:16 pm

The sun-drenched Eco-Power Stadium played host to a promising display of early season form yesterday as Doncaster Rovers secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over visiting MK Dons in their latest pre-season friendly. The result, a testament to the squad's ongoing development and tactical cohesion, provided a strong indicator of the positive trajectory manager Grant McCann is steering the club towards. More importantly, it offered a vibrant return for the loyal Rovers faithful, whose presence undoubtedly fueled the team's efforts.
From the outset, Rovers demonstrated a clear intent to dominate proceedings. A fluid passing game and relentless pressing saw them create several early opportunities. It was veteran midfielder Ben Davies who broke the deadlock midway through the first half with a sweetly struck shot from the edge of the box, sending the home crowd into raptures. While MK Dons managed to pull one back against the run of play through a swift counter-attack just before the break, Rovers emerged from the tunnel for the second half with renewed determination. The introduction of young winger Liam Smith added immediate impetus, and it wasn't long before striker Callum Jones, showcasing his predatory instincts, restored Rovers' lead with a clinical finish inside the area. The third goal, a well-worked team effort culminating in a tap-in from substitute defender Mark Evans, sealed a deserved and relatively untroubled win, allowing McCann to rotate his squad and test various formations in the closing stages.
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