This includes any players featured in a match day squad in any competition.

[41] On 16 June 2017, Doncaster Rovers were drawn away to Bradford City in the first round.

[42] A home tie versus Hull City was confirmed for the second round.

[43] An away trip to Premier League side Arsenal was drawn for the third round.

[44] On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was complete with Doncaster Rovers facing Grimsby Town, Scunthorpe United and Sunderland U23s in Northern Group H.[45][46] After finishing second in the group stages, Doncaster Rovers were drawn away to Rochdale in the second round.