 Before the start of the 2002–03 season, Albrighton joined Doncaster Rovers on a free transfer.He made his debut for the club in a 5–1 victory against Dagenham & Redbridge, and scored his first goal in November 2002, in a 2–0 win over Hereford United.He made a total of 29 appearances during the season, and helped guide the club to promotion via the Conference National play-offs.