Sheffield Wednesday face their fourth South Yorkshire derby of the season on Saturday as Brian Laws takes charge of his 100th match as Owls boss. Laws, who previously had a strong record in fixtures against local opposition, will be hoping his team can make it two wins and two losses in this seasons derby games so far following victory over Sheffield United and defeats against Barnsley and Rotherham.
The Owls picked up their first point in four games at Crystal Palace last weekend with Leon Clarke on the score sheet. The much-criticised Clarke is likely to keep his place in the side and will probably be partnered by Marcus Tudgay. Tudgay returned to the side at Selhurst Park but played in a more reserved role as is usually the case on the Owls travels.
That would mean fellow strikers Francis Jeffers, Akpo Sodje and Deon Burton would have to settle for a place on the bench at best.
Defensively, Tony McMahon has returned from Middlesbrough to complete his loan spell and could replace fellow loanee Lewis Buxton as he is a more attacking option at right-back. Frank Simek is not expected to make his first start of the season as he continues his rehabilitation.
In midfield, Jimmy Smith is unavailable due to suspension but everyone else in the squad is thought to be fit and in contention.
The visitors come to Hillsborough looking to pick up their first away win since beating Derby at Pride Park on the opening day of the season.
Centre-back Jos Van Nieuwstadt will miss the game due to a hamstring problem and on loan West Brom defender Shelton Martis, who was expected to replace him, could also be out having picked up an injury in training.
Midfielder James Coppinger is also a fitness doubt but influential playmaker Ritchie Wellens could return after a five match absence.
Rovers have struggled in front of goal all season, having found the net just seven times in the league so far and are rumoured to have been turned down in an attempt to bring experienced Hull City striker Dean Windass to the club this week.
Wednesday halted a run of three straight defeats with a draw in their last game but suffered their first home defeat last time out at Hillsborough against Plymouth.
Doncaster sit rock-bottom of the Championship table having lost six straight away games.
The clubs have met on only 13 occasions in competitive games with Doncaster recording just one win and even then it was in a two-legged cup match that they ended up losing in a replay.
History and form may count for little in derby games but a home defeat on Saturday would be a major disappointment for the home faithful.