A mouth-watering semi-final against Stockport County in the Vertu Trophy awaits the Rovers fans on Tuesday evening, with the reward of a Wembley final within touching distance.

Doncaster will be searching to regain their confidence after a 4-0 defeat to League One leaders Cardiff City on Saturday.

Assistant manager, Cliff Byrne, said: “We’re disappointed with the result, the outcome of the game and elements of the performance which we’ll look to put right as we go forward.”

Grant McCann’s Doncaster team are looking to make it to their first Wembley Stadium trip since the League One play-off final against Leeds United in 2008, where they were promoted to the Championship.

Speaking on fan excitement, Byrne said: “We’d encourage the fans to get excited about it and get right behind us on the night.

“Come out in your numbers because the support really does count, it really does make a difference in these cup games as we’ve seen in the previous rounds.”

On the challenge the opponents will provide at the Eco-Power Stadium, Byrne said: “They have good depth to their squad.”

In both league clashes between the two sides this season, Stockport have emerged victorious on both occasions, with Rovers’ looking to upset the League One play-off challengers.

A penalty shootout victory over Huddersfield Town in the last round secured their semi-final status, as Rovers try to win the competition for a second time, following their success in the 2006-07 season.

The Vertu Trophy consists of 48 League One and League Two sides, alongside 16 Category One Academy teams, presenting a valuable opportunity for lower league teams to win silverware.

Luton Town or Northampton Town compete in the other semi-final tie on Wednesday.

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.

Image courtesy of Doncaster Rovers.