The 2016-17 campaign delivered a vital, triumphant return to League One for Doncaster Rovers, who secured automatic promotion by finishing a strong 3rd in their first season back in League Two. Under the guidance of manager Darren Ferguson, the charge was spearheaded by the sensational John Marquis, whose 26 goals earned him the League Two Golden Boot and a spot in the PFA Team of the Year. It was a memorable promotion-winning year built on attacking football and a determined recovery, marking a pivotal, positive chapter in the club's history.