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Doncaster, DN3 3AG
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| Chairman | Mark Chappell |
| Dir. of Football | Blake Campbell |
| Club Secretary | Denis Popan |
| Match Secretary | Lee Dickinson |
| Commercial Mgr | Jason Fry |
| Manager | John Powney |
| Asst. Manager | Josh Meade |
| 1st Team Coach | Cameron Rappit |
| Coach | Dom Sessay |
| Fitness & S&C | Jake Gregory |
| Physiotherapist | Izzy Trevillion |
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THOUGHTS
It is a really exciting and pivotal time for the club! A fresh Chairman, a Director of Football, a wave of new volunteers, and a solid mix of experienced leaders and young talent in our squad is a classic recipe for building a great culture.
The positive buzz off the pitch makes a massive difference, as it gives the players a strong foundation to build on.
In our first fixture, we didn't know too much about Immingham, but coming from Step 7 and playing their first game at Step 6, we knew they would be up for it.
We had a game plan to nullify them: drain all their excitement and play the percentages due to the pitch and the very windy conditions.
In the first 45, we should've been six up. Unfortunately, we spurned a couple of chances, but going in at half-time 3–0 to the good, we all would've taken that.
Immingham had a 10-minute spell during the second half, but our back four coped really well and cancelled out any threat. A lapse in concentration led to Immingham's penalty. Buzzing for Ollie Bowes, who’s been tremendous in training and pre-season and deserved his goal at the end to put us 4–1 up.
The lads were disappointed not to keep the clean sheet, and that shows the mentality in the group.
We look forward to today’s fixture against Harrogate Railway Athletic, and on behalf of the management and players, I'd like to thank everyone for coming along to today’s game and for the continued support from our supporters, sponsors and everyone at the club.
Fixtures & results.
| 1 Aug | HHarrogate Railway Athletic | 1–1 |
| 25 Jul | AImmingham Town | 1–4 |
| 18 Jul | AIlkley Town | 3–0 |
| 14 Jul | ADenaby Main | 2–6 |
| 7 Jul | ARossington Main | 2–2 |
| 2 Jul | HWorsbrough Bridge Athletic | 0–0 |
| 15 Apr | HLouth Town | 1–0 |
| 4 Aug | AClub Thorne Colliery | 18:45 |
| 8 Aug | HLIV | 14:00 |
| 15 Aug | ABrigg Town | 14:00 |
| 19 Aug | ASouth Leeds | 18:45 |
| 22 Aug | HArmthorpe Welfare | 14:00 |
| 25 Aug | ALeeds UFCA | 18:45 |
| 29 Aug | HWinterton Rangers | 14:00 |
| 5 Sept | AGoole AFC | 14:00 |
| 12 Sept | HIlkley Town | 14:00 |
| 19 Sept | HKinsley Boys | 14:00 |
| 26 Sept | ASelby Town | 14:00 |
| 30 Sept | HRoute One Rovers | 18:45 |
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field Olympic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 | |
| 2 | Selby Town | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 | |
| 3 | Doncaster City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 | |
| 4 | Harrogate Railway Athletic | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 | |
| 5 | Wombwell Town | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 | |
| 6 | Leeds UFCA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 7 | Kinsley Boys | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 8 | Athersley Recreation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 9 | Armthorpe Welfare | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 10 | Wakefield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 11 | Brigg Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | |
| 12 | Crowle Colts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | |
| 13 | Goole AFC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | |
| 14 | Hemsworth Miners Welfare | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 | |
| 15 | Immingham Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 | |
| 16 | Club Thorne Colliery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 17 | LIV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 18 | Ilkley Town | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 | |
| 19 | Winterton Rangers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | |
| 20 | Route One Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 | |
| 21 | South Leeds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | |
| 22 | Appleby Frodingham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
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Southy brings a vast amount of non-league experience to City, notably being a big part in leading Hallam's promotion to Step 4 before moving back to former club Belper Town to help them reach the play-off final.
The centre-back and centre-forward will add plenty of physicality and immense aerial prowess in both boxes, as well as great quality from playing higher up in non-league. This move is a sign of our intentions this season and we can't wait to see what Danny can bring to the side, and how his experience can impact some of the younger talent at the club.
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Harrogate Railway Athletic Football Club was established in 1935 by employees of the LNER railway depot in Starbeck. The club purchased their Station View ground with a loan from LNER at just 1p per week. Floodlights were installed in 1991, marked by a friendly against Sheffield United. The club famously won the British Railways National Cup in 1945/46 and joined the West Yorkshire League around the same era.
Honours include: NCEL Division One Champions 1998/99, NCEL Division Two North Champions 1983/84, NCEL League Cup 1986/87, NCEL Presidents Cup 2002/03, West Yorkshire League Champions 1953/54, British Railways Cup 1945/46, FA Cup 2nd Round appearances in 2002/03 (losing to Bristol City) and 2007/08 (losing to Mansfield Town), and an NCEL Division One Play-Off Semi-Final in 2024/25.
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Having to start from scratch again has been challenging, on and off the field, but I feel we have managed to get the right team together, not only on the pitch but off it too, surrounding myself with, what I think, are the people to move us forward as a club.
Last Saturdays first game of the season couldn’t have gone any better, as getting the first win is really important and we need to look to kick on from here.
The next game against Harrogate will be a real show of where we’re actually at, as they have carried on last seasons great form, but we’ll be up for it and the lads know a win would be huge at this early stage.
Thanks for the support so far, everyone has been amazing.
Cheers
Chaps
A very warm welcome to everyone joining us for today’s fixture, which promises to be a fantastic game of football against Harrogate Railway Athletic in our first home fixture for the 2026/27 season.
As this is my first season at Doncaster City FC, I would like to say what a privilege it is to be joining the club. I am incredibly grateful for the warm welcome I have received from everyone across the club and for the trust placed in me to take on this role. I look forward to repaying that trust through good, old-fashioned hard work and by making a positive contribution to the club’s future.
We’ve started the season on a really positive note, and with so much work taking place both on and off the pitch from the owners, committee, staff, management team, players and volunteers, it’s great to see such a positive atmosphere around the place.
Our vision as a club is to strengthen our footballing structures and create sustainable progress. This will take time, hard work and collaboration, but we are making the necessary steps to reach our targets.
As we move onto our next chapter our aim is to share as much of the club with our supporters as possible, from regular updates via our social media platforms and continually focusing on engaging with our local community.
On the pitch our squad has a fantastic mixture of both youth and highly experienced players showcasing the club’s ability to generate a pathway for young players into senior football.
First-team manager John Powney has shown pride, energy and a clear commitment to helping the club improve in many areas, both on and off the pitch. JP has facilitated an incredible number of opportunities for young players since taking over, showcasing a strong track record in youth development. He has now added well-known and highly experienced players to our ranks, creating what we believe is a very competitive squad. We back JP, the management team and the players as we look forward to an exciting season in the club’s second year in NCEL Division One.
We would like to thank our incredible supporters and sponsors for their continued support, as well as everyone attending today’s fixture. I hope you enjoy what has all the ingredients for a thrilling match and continue to get behind the club throughout the season.
Blake Campbell
Joining us on dual registration from Wombwell Main. Azza is a class act and can operate at full-back or centre-back and can also do a job up top when needed. A great bloke to have in and around the club.
We're pleased to announce that Adam Blakeley has committed to join the club for the 2026/27 season. The versatile 23-year-old defender and midfielder will add great quality to the side, having played for the likes of Ossett United and Hallam, and is expected to play an important role in our first team for the upcoming campaign.
Aidan signed for Doncaster City from Step 4 Matlock Town in October 2025 at 17. He's a 6ft 1, left-footed centre-half, plying his trade at left-back. Aidan will be staying at Doncaster City for the 2026/27 season. The tough-tackling left-back and centre-half has been solid in defence, as well as chipping in with some great crosses from out wide as his form has continued to improve throughout the campaign, becoming a key member of our first-team squad. We look forward to seeing more from him in the upcoming season.
England Schoolboys Under-18s goalkeeper. The young shot-stopper has grown massively in confidence and physicality over the season, making some huge saves along the way as he has gained the trust of his team-mates. He has taken his chance with both hands, and we are very positive he can add more impressive performances next season.
We're delighted to announce that we have retained Ben Dyer for the upcoming campaign, in what will be his third season with Doncaster City, as he closes in on 50 appearances for the club in all competitions. The talented teenager joined us during our 2024-25 season in the Central Midlands Premier Division North, where he helped us win the league and played 14 games scoring 9 goals. A vital part of our young core last season, Ben carried the team at times and ended the campaign as our top scorer in the NCEL First Division, bagging 10 goals, and also notably adding a hat-trick in the league cup against Nostell where he captained the side. We can't wait to see how Ben gets on next season with a year of Step 6 football under his belt, and we thank him massively for his non-stop work rate, quality, desire and commitment shown to the club.
Billy Grimshaw will be retained by the club for next season. Billy played 19 times last season, making 7 starts and chipping in with 4 goals, as he continued to develop throughout the campaign.
We're delighted to announce Calum Ward as the latest player to commit to the club for the 2026/27 season. The former Selby and Hallam striker comes in as a big coup for the club after solid interest from a Step 4 club, but has chosen to join our project. We're excited to see what Wardy can bring leading the line for the club next season.
The talented 24-year-old left winger came through the youth teams at Sheffield Wednesday and has played for the likes of Sheffield FC, Hallam, Belper Town, Ossett United and Stocksbridge Park Steels. He will add more quality to our exciting project as we look to kick on in the league for the upcoming campaign.
Danny South has committed to Doncaster City for the upcoming season. Southy brings a vast amount of non-league experience to City, notably being a big part in leading Hallam's promotion to Step 4 before moving back to former club Belper Town to help them reach the play-off final. The centre-back and centre-forward will add plenty of physicality and immense aerial prowess in both boxes, as well as great quality from playing higher up in non-league. This move is a sign of our intentions this season and we can't wait to see what Danny can bring to the side, and how his experience can impact some of the younger talent at the club.
We're pleased to announce that Derry Robson has committed to Doncaster City for the 2026/27 season. The 32-year-old experienced and energetic midfielder has played for a number of clubs at our level and higher, having spent time at Goole AFC, Sheffield FC, Belper Town, Ossett United and Pontefract Collieries. He also served as part of Brighouse Town's interim management team, and his quality in midfield and leadership will be vital in building the spine of the team the club are looking for.
A player with a great first touch who has been one of the stars of pre-season training with his commitment to learn, listen and work hard. He appeared four times in the league last season and will push to make his claim this season.
Grant is a solid full-back who can also play at centre-back. He is very vocal and leads by example. Another player with a great mindset and a real desire to compete.
New signing Harry Penn is a talented young goalkeeper with fantastic potential. Harry was part of last week’s matchday squad against Immingham Town FC and currently plays for our U18s. He will also compete for the number-one spot in our U23s team and is a South Yorkshire U18’s schoolboy representative. An athletic goalkeeper with a positive attitude, Harry is a great young player with a bright future ahead.
Jacob is a throwback to the traditional old-school No. 9. Strong, powerful and direct, with an eye for goal. A great person off the pitch, with the determination to win his duels on it.
New signing Jon Kaye is a 32-year-old midfielder that has shown great tenacity and vocal leadership on the pitch, while also proving to be a fantastic character off it. He brings a wealth of non-league experience, having played at Steps 3–5 of the pyramid for clubs including Mildenhall Town, Soham Town Rangers, Wisbech Town and Cambridge City.
The former Doncaster Rovers, Matlock Town and Buxton FC Midfielder adds quality and depth to the squad. Josh made the step up to the Management team last season, and did a fantastic job alongside John Powney.
We're excited to welcome Kurtis Havenhand, who has committed to join us for the 2026/27 season. The 20-year-old winger and forward has previously been with Sheffield United and Birmingham City's U21 sides, as well as spending time with Sheffield FC, Golcar United, Hallam and Staveley. Kurtis is looking forward to getting regular playing time, and we look forward to seeing him unlock his full potential with us.
We're pleased to announce that Lincoln Gleadall will be retained by the club for next season. The physical young defender came in toward the end of last season, and was solid and assured in his 4 appearances for the club, and we're excited to see what he can produce next season with more games under his belt
We're pleased to announce that Nathan Hawkhead has signed for the club ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 26-year-old defender and defensive midfielder is very familiar with the league, having played eight years in the NCEL for the likes of Nostell, Wakefield and South Leeds. During pre-season he has shown some positive displays, being hard to get past and very comfortable on the ball. We look forward to what he can do in the season ahead for us.
The 18-year-old centre-half brings an impressive pedigree to the squad, having started his youth career with Sheffield Wednesday before later joining Sheffield United at a young age. The talented youngster, who we believe has a very bright future, spent last season with Staveley and is already well known to manager John, who previously coached him with the South Yorkshire Schoolboys.
Ollie is a strong and quick player who can play just about anywhere. He's tenacious, with a will to win, a great technical player too, and will be a force to be reckoned with.
Talented midfielder who came through Rotherham United's academy and has also played for Harworth, spending four years in the States with the University of Findlay. The Doncaster lad has been training with us and we're excited to see what he can do for us next season in the middle of the park.
New signing Sam Cullingworth is a 21-year-old full-back who joins having previously spent time with Doncaster Rovers Academy, Frickley Athletic, Ollerton Town, Parkgate and Glasshoughton Welfare. We look forward to seeing what Sam can bring to the team throughout the upcoming campaign
The former Matlock man Samuel Giles will be retained by the club for next season, 2026/27. The wide man and long-throw specialist was a menace at times with his direct running, contributing with 6 goals in 21 games, including an outstanding run in January where he scored 4 goals in 4 games. We look forward to seeing more from him next season.
We're pleased to announce Takunda Katsere has signed with the club for the new season. The versatile 22-year-old defender featured and impressed in our last friendly and is familiar with Steps 5-6 of the NCEL, having played for Goole, Athersley Recreation, Selby Town, Frickley and Ilkley Town. We look forward to seeing more from TK in the upcoming season.
We're delighted to announce that Toby Gregory has joined the club for the 2026/27 season. The 21 year old winger joins having previously been with Worksop Town and Belper United
The versatile Puerto Rican player Victor Marcano-Santos is a former i2i student who went on to play semi-professionally in Spain for two years with SD Huesca and SC Ordes. Victor will add plenty of quality and competitiveness to our squad.
The young full-back grew in confidence throughout the 2025/26 season, producing several strong performances towards the end of the campaign. Yacine made three league starts and a further five appearances from the bench in the NCEL. He continues to show an excellent work ethic and a positive attitude towards his development. Welcome back, Yacine!
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