Doncaster Rovers S.C.
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Not to be confused with Doncaster Rovers F.C..
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| Full name | Doncaster Rovers Soccer Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | Rovers | |
| Founded | 1967 | |
| Ground | Anderson Park, Doncaster East, Melbourne | |
| Capacity | 2,000 (200 seated) | |
| President | John Palomares | |
| Head Coach | Alfredo Costantino | |
| League | State League Division 3 South-East | |
| 2012 | State League Division 2 South-East, 11th (relegated) | |
| Website | Club home page | |
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Doncaster Rovers Soccer Club is an Australian association football club based in Doncaster East, Melbourne. Founded in 1967, the club currently participates in Victorian State League Division 3 South-East following relegation from Division 2 at the end of the 2012 season. The club plays its home games at Anderson Park.
History
The club was formed in 1967 and named after the English club Doncaster Rovers. Its most successful period was in the 1990s, during which it spent the majority of the decade in Division 1 of the State League. In 1994 the club were crowned champions of Division 1 and subsequently promoted to the Victorian Premier League. However, after only one season in Victoria's top flight they were immediately relegated after finishing second last in the league.
The club currently resides in Division 3 South-East, following relegation from Division 2 at the end of the 2012 season.
Honours
- Victorian State League Division 1: 1
- 1994
- Victorian State League Division 2 South-East runner-up: 1
- 2009
- Victorian State League Division 3 South-East runner-up: 1
- 2003
- Victorian Metropolitan League Division 4: 2
- 1975, 1977
- Victorian Metropolitan League Division 3 runner-up: 1
- 1978
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