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The last Doncaster Rovers team to play away at Kidderminster Harriers ahead of FA Cup clash

Doncaster Rovers travel to Kidderminster Harriers in the first round of the FA Cup

Doncaster Rovers supporters will take a trip down memory lane when they make the journey to cheer on their team away at Kidderminster for this weekend’s first round FA Cup clash at Aggborough Stadium.

The cup clash between Grant McCann and Paul Wotton marks the first time that the two sides have faced each other at Aggborough Stadium since 25 October 2003.

That particular fixture was Rovers’ 16th match back in the fourth tier after a five-season hiatus from the EFL after the disastrous relegation of 1998. Kidderminster, at the time, were a more established Football League outfit preparing for their fourth season in the EFL after promotion at the turn of the millennium.

Dave Penney’s side ran out 2-0 winners in Worcestershire, laying the foundations for what would prove to be a tremendous campaign as the club secured back-to-back promotions while storming to the League Two title in the process.

Gregg Blundell and a young Chris Brown found the net for Rovers, in a game which saw Jay McGrath’s father John featured as a substitute. Future first team coach and long-serving midfielder Paul Green also played at the heart of the midfield.

It was the first of two victories Penney’s men would manage over Kiddy that season, with the club also recording a 5-0 win at Belle Vue in the second half of that campaign.

Here we take a look back at the team that played at Aggborough Stadium in front of a crowd of just under 3,400 supporters in October 2003.

Andy Warrington spent eight seasons of his career with Doncaster Rovers and was a key figure in the team that climbed from the Conference to League One. He spent time at Bury, Rotherham United, Buxton and Grimsby before retiring in 2018. He's currently a goalkeeping coach at MK Dons.
1. Andy Warrington Andy Warrington spent eight seasons of his career with Doncaster Rovers and was a key figure in the team that climbed from the Conference to League One. He spent time at Bury, Rotherham United, Buxton and Grimsby before retiring in 2018. He's currently a goalkeeping coach at MK Dons. Photo Sales
Jamie Price played a role in helping Doncaster Rovers climb from the Conference to League One in a period of success for the club. He left in 2005 and spent time at York City and Harrogate Town among others. He's currently the manager of Thackley.
2. Jamie Price Jamie Price played a role in helping Doncaster Rovers climb from the Conference to League One in a period of success for the club. He left in 2005 and spent time at York City and Harrogate Town among others. He's currently the manager of Thackley. Photo Sales
Steve Foster was an integral member of the team that won back-to-back promotions. He was a key figure under Dave Penney, who made over 100 appearances before departing for local rivals Scunthorpe where he won promotion and the club's Player of the Season award. He briefly reunited with Penny at Darlington before retiring in 2014.
3. Steve Foster Steve Foster was an integral member of the team that won back-to-back promotions. He was a key figure under Dave Penney, who made over 100 appearances before departing for local rivals Scunthorpe where he won promotion and the club's Player of the Season award. He briefly reunited with Penny at Darlington before retiring in 2014. Photo Sales
Former Man City footballer Chris Beech moved to Belle Vue in 2002 and spent two seasons with the club winning successive promotions before joining Carlisle United on a free transfer.
4. Chris Beech Former Man City footballer Chris Beech moved to Belle Vue in 2002 and spent two seasons with the club winning successive promotions before joining Carlisle United on a free transfer. | Media Library Photo Sales
Andy Warrington spent eight seasons of his career with Doncaster Rovers and was a key figure in the team that climbed from the Conference to League One. He spent time at Bury, Rotherham United, Buxton and Grimsby before retiring in 2018. He's currently a goalkeeping coach at MK Dons.
Andy Warrington spent eight seasons of his career with Doncaster Rovers and was a key figure in the team that climbed from the Conference to League One. He spent time at Bury, Rotherham United, Buxton and Grimsby before retiring in 2018. He's currently a goalkeeping coach at MK Dons.

Doncaster Rovers travel to Kidderminster Harriers in the first round of the FA Cup

Doncaster Rovers supporters will take a trip down memory lane when they make the journey to cheer on their team away at Kidderminster for this weekend’s first round FA Cup clash at Aggborough Stadium.

The cup clash between Grant McCann and Paul Wotton marks the first time that the two sides have faced each other at Aggborough Stadium since 25 October 2003.

That particular fixture was Rovers’ 16th match back in the fourth tier after a five-season hiatus from the EFL after the disastrous relegation of 1998. Kidderminster, at the time, were a more established Football League outfit preparing for their fourth season in the EFL after promotion at the turn of the millennium.

Dave Penney’s side ran out 2-0 winners in Worcestershire, laying the foundations for what would prove to be a tremendous campaign as the club secured back-to-back promotions while storming to the League Two title in the process.

Gregg Blundell and a young Chris Brown found the net for Rovers, in a game which saw Jay McGrath’s father John featured as a substitute. Future first team coach and long-serving midfielder Paul Green also played at the heart of the midfield.

It was the first of two victories Penney’s men would manage over Kiddy that season, with the club also recording a 5-0 win at Belle Vue in the second half of that campaign.

Here we take a look back at the team that played at Aggborough Stadium in front of a crowd of just under 3,400 supporters in October 2003.

Mark Albrighton, who scored against Kidderminster at Belle Vue that same season, enjoyed four successful season at Doncaster Rovers from 2002 to 2006. He played for Boston, Cambridge, Stevenage and Kidderminster among others and only called time on his career in 2021 after a stint with Coventry Sphinx in non-league.
5. Mark Albrighton Mark Albrighton, who scored against Kidderminster at Belle Vue that same season, enjoyed four successful season at Doncaster Rovers from 2002 to 2006. He played for Boston, Cambridge, Stevenage and Kidderminster among others and only called time on his career in 2021 after a stint with Coventry Sphinx in non-league. Photo Sales
Rob O 'Brien, who made his debut at Kidderminster, was released following the club's promotion and went on to have spells in non-league with  Harrogate Town, Wakefield, Gainsborough Trinity and Bradford Park Avenue among others.
6. Rob O 'Brien Rob O 'Brien, who made his debut at Kidderminster, was released following the club's promotion and went on to have spells in non-league with Harrogate Town, Wakefield, Gainsborough Trinity and Bradford Park Avenue among others. Photo Sales
Academy graduate Paul Green was a central figure in the club's successful rise up the divisions. He spent seven years in DN4 between 2001 and 2008 with his final game coming in the League One play-off final win over Leeds United. Strong spells at Derby, Rotherham and Oldham among others followed before his return to Rovers as first team coach.
7. Paul Green Academy graduate Paul Green was a central figure in the club's successful rise up the divisions. He spent seven years in DN4 between 2001 and 2008 with his final game coming in the League One play-off final win over Leeds United. Strong spells at Derby, Rotherham and Oldham among others followed before his return to Rovers as first team coach. Photo Sales
Former Mansfield Town midfielder John Doolan played for Dave Penney's side between 2003 and 2005 and was a regular in the team that won the League Two title. He retired in 2009 and is currently a scout at Sheffield United having previously worked at Everton and Brighton in a similar capacity.
8. John Doolan Former Mansfield Town midfielder John Doolan played for Dave Penney's side between 2003 and 2005 and was a regular in the team that won the League Two title. He retired in 2009 and is currently a scout at Sheffield United having previously worked at Everton and Brighton in a similar capacity. Photo Sales

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