Doncaster

City in South Yorkshire, England

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Doncaster is a city in South Yorkshire, England. Named after the River Don, it is the administrative centre of the City of Doncaster metropolitan borough, and is the second largest settlement in South Yorkshire after Sheffield. Noted for its racing and railway history, it is situated in the Don Valley on the western edge of the Humberhead Levels and east of the Pennines. It had a population of 87,455 at the 2021 census, whilst its built-up area had a population of 160,220, and the wider metropolitan borough had a population of 308,100.

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Munoz & Devenny fire Palace past Doncaster Crystal Palace progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup after their 2-0 away win over Doncaster Rovers at the Eco-Power Stadium. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'Glorious finish' - Devenny scores his first goal for Palace Justin Devenny scores his first Crystal Palace goal as the Premier League side double their lead against Doncaster in the fourth round of the FA Cup. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'Senseless attack by fan hasn't put me off' - Sharp targets playing beyond 40 Billy Sharp has been attacked by a fan and endured personal tragedy but as he prepares for Doncaster's FA Cup tie with Crystal Palace, he says he wants to play beyond 40. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

League Two Doncaster beat Championship Hull on penalties Doncaster Rovers delivered a fourth upset of the FA Cup weekend as they knocked out Championship strugglers Hull City in a penalty shootout to reach the fourth round. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2025
Seventh-tier Kettering suffer extra-time loss to Doncaster Watch highlights as Billy Sharp rescues Doncaster Rovers, who came from behind to beat seventh-tier side Kettering Town 2-1 in extra time to reach the third round of the FA Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2024
O'Brien trio head St Leger line-up at Doncaster Aidan O'Brien has three of the seven runners for the St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2024

Ex-England wing Rokoduguni joins Doncaster Former England winger Semesa Rokoduguni signs for Championship side Doncaster Knights for the 2024-25 season. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2024
Crewe beat Doncaster in shootout to make League Two play-off final Crewe Alexandra overturn a two-goal first leg deficit to beat Doncaster Rovers on penalties and secure a place in the League Two play-off final. BBC Sport - Published on May 10, 2024
Doncaster win at Crewe to take control of play-off Doncaster Rovers put themselves in pole position to reach Wembley in the League Two play-off final after sauntering to a two-goal semi-final first-leg win at Crewe. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2024
Mr Professor wins Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster Mr Professor claims victory in the Lincoln Handicap on the opening day of Britain's 2024 Flat turf racing season at Doncaster. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024

Colchester v Doncaster among matches rained off Colchester's League Two home game against Doncaster is among Tuesday's games called off because of waterlogged pitches. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2024
McGeechan to become director of rugby at Doncaster Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan is to become consultant director of rugby at Doncaster Knights. BBC Sport - Published on February 29, 2024
Two arrests and XL Bully seized after puppy 'mauled to death' An XL Bully has been seized and two people have been arrested following a puppy being mauled to death in the street in Doncaster, police say. Sky News - Published on December 22, 2023	Peterborough hold on to beat Doncaster Watch highlights as League One Peterborough narrowly beat League Two Doncaster 2-1 to reach the FA Cup third round. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2023
Highlights: Accrington 1-2 Doncaster Joe Ironside scores the winner in extra time to take Doncaster through to the second round of the FA Cup with victory over fellow League Two side Accrington in the replay. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2023	Doncaster come from behind twice to earn draw at Accrington Watch highlights as Accrington Stanley twice come from behind to earn a replay against Doncaster in the FA Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2023
Ancient Wisdom wins Futurity Trophy at Doncaster Charlie Appleby's Ancient Wisdom wins the Futurity Trophy in Doncaster as Battle Cry withdrawn following a nasty fall in the stalls. BBC Sport - Published on October 28, 2023	Man who carried gun stuffed in his sock while drunk jailed A Doncaster dad has been jailed for five years after being found drunk with a gun in his sock. Sky News - Published on October 23, 2023
Briton Harper held to majority draw by Braekhus Doncaster fighter Terri Harper's unified light-middleweight fight against Cecilia Braekhus ends in a draw in Sheffield. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2023	Listen: Premiership Rugby Cup - Doncaster v Bristol & Hartpury v Gloucester Listen to local BBC radio commentaries from the Premiership Rugby Cup, as Doncaster play Bristol & Hartpury take on Gloucester. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2023
Desert Hero eyes first Royal Classic win since 1977 Desert Hero, owned by the King and Queen, will bid to provide the first Royal win in a Classic for nearly 50 years when he runs in the St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2023	Chile captain Sigren prepared for World Cup with season at Doncaster How did Chile captain Martin Sigren end up at Doncaster Knights before the South Americans' Rugby World Cup debut? BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023
Danjuma hits late Everton winner at Doncaster Arnaut Danjuma scores an 88th-minute winner as Premier League Everton came from behind to beat League Two Doncaster Rovers and reach the third round of the Carabao Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2023	Miller double helps League Two Doncaster stun Hull George Miller scores twice as League Two Doncaster Rovers knock Championship Hull City out of the EFL Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2023
Doncaster sack manager Schofield Doncaster Rovers sack boss Danny Schofield after they finish 18th in League Two. BBC Sport - Published on May 9, 2023	Doddie's Impact claims poignant Doncaster triumph Doddie's Impact seals a poignant victory for teenage jockey Billy Loughnane in the opening race of the British Flat turf season. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2023
GP surgery accidentally texts patients they have 'aggressive lung cancer' A GP surgery in Doncaster accidentally texted patients that they had "aggressive lung cancer" - instead of wishing them a merry Christmas. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2022	Cheltenham's Saturday meeting abandoned Cheltenham's meeting on Saturday is called off because of frost, while Doncaster's fixture is also abandoned. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2022