Highlights from the Doncaster Rovers Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in South Yorkshire, Doncaster Rovers runs a category 3 academy.
Doncaster Rovers Academy Players Loan Watch 2024/25
- Bobby Faulkner (Defender) Dundalk FC; Buxton
- Kenneth Imariagbe (Forward) Grimsby Borough
- Jack Degruchy (Midfielder) Hanley Town; Liversedge FC
- Jake Oram (Goalkeeper) Liversedge FC
- Will Flint (Midfielder) Darlington
- Jack Goodman (Forward) Bradford PA; Basford United
- Tavonga Kuleya (Forward) Belpar Town
Doncaster Rovers Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Kenneth Imariagbe (Forward) #39
- Kasper Williams (Defender) #40
- Sam Straughan-Brown (Midfielder) #42
Doncaster Academy Competitions
U18 Youth Alliance Cup
The EFL Youth Alliance Cup is a youth football tournament in England, organized by the English Football League (EFL). It features under-18 teams from League One and League Two clubs that compete in the EFL Youth Alliance, the league system for these academies.
The competition follows a format like the EFL Trophy, beginning with a regional group stage before progressing to a national knockout phase.
Designed to foster young talent at lower-tier EFL clubs, the tournament provides a structured competitive environment beyond regular league matches.
In the group stage, Doncaster Rovers U18 are drawn in Group C against under-18 teams from Bradford City, Grimsby Town, Harrogate Town, Hartlepool United and Huddersfield Town.
U18 Youth Alliance Cup Group Stage
- Won away against Hartlepool United U18 (5 – 0)
- Lost away against Grimsby Town U18 (7 – 1)
- Drew at home against Huddersfield Town U18 (4 – 4)
- Lost at home against Harrogate Town U18 (7 – 2)
- Won away against Bradford City U18 (5 – 3)
U18 Professional Development League Cup
Established for the 2021/22 season, the Professional Development League Cup features 32 teams divided into eight groups of four.
The group winners advance to the knockout stages.
U18 Professional Development League Cup Group Stage
Doncaster Rovers U18 are drawn in Group C against under-18 teams Barnsley, Bradford City and Hull City.
- Lost away against Barnsley U18 (5 – 0)
- Won away against Hull City U18 (2 – 1)
- Won away against Bradford City U18 (1 – 0)
Doncaster Rovers Academy News
23rd September 2024
Club 1879, a new initiative by Doncaster Rovers FC designed to support coaches, players, and businesses through unique learning opportunities, will deliver a 9-part series of coach development workshops throughout the 2024/25 season.
19th October 2024
In the 1st round of the FA Youth Cup, Doncaster Rovers have been drawn away to AFC Fylde.
28th October 2024
The FA Youth Cup journey came to an end for Doncaster after a first-round loss of 3 – 0 to AFC Fylde.
Young Pros Released
- Freddie Allen
- Jack Degruchy (Joins Stocksbridge Park Steels)
- Jack Goodman (Joins Basford United)
- Tavonga Kuleya (Joins Belpar Town)
Academy Scholars Released
- Jacob Bacon
- Jaiden Campbell-Ryce
- Kenzie Dillon
- Kenneth Imariagbe
- Oliver Piekarski
- Charlie Thompson
- Jamie Tomlinson