The club came into existence in 1919 as Rossington Main Colliery Athletic, making their FA Cup debut in 1921. They competed in the FA Cup until the Second World War, reaching the 4th Qualifying Round in 1924, losing 0โ3 to Lincoln City their best run in the FA Cup
The club moved to their current Oxford Street ground in 1923 and just a few years later enjoyed their best run in the FA Cup at Lincoln City. The club continued under the name Rossington Colliery for 30 years, enjoying its most successful season at the end of the Second World War when the club did the โDoncaster Doubleโ, by winning both the Doncaster Senior League and Cup in 1944/45. Following the nationalism of the mines in 1948, the club endured a change of name to Rossington Miners Welfare and lifted the Doncaster Senior League Premier Division Cup in 1974. 1980โs/90โs 1983 saw a name change to Rossington Main. Founder members of the Central Midlands League. Winning the Premier Division and Premier Division Cup in the 2nd year. In 1984 saw the erecting of the floodlights which the club are now proud to boast one of the best floodlights in the league following upgrading to the new LED lights this year. In 1991 saw the new changing rooms erected at Oxford Street and a crowd of 1,200 came to โChristenโ them with a match against Leeds United. Promotion to the NCEL came that year and the blues have remained in the same division to this date. The club are now managed by local lad and ambitious Manager Ben Hunter who took charge of the club in 2019 with the help of Matt Ellison and Sam Parkin bringing with them a host of youthful promising footballers. Playing great football and building every season. In 2022, Rossington Main had their most successful season ever in division 1, finishing 5th in the league with 81 points from 40 games. They lost 2-0 in the first round of the playoffs to North Ferriby FC. For the 2022/23 season Ben Hunter made a change to his backroom staff and is now supported by Mick Fraser who was named Assistant Manager. Ground: Oxford Street; Rossington; South Yorkshire. Founded: 1919 (as Rossington Main Colliery Athletic)
