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 0–3 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 “Doncaster Double”, 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. 1980’s/90’s 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. 


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