Billy Sharp marked his final home game for Doncaster with a goal to earn his side a share of the spoils and dent Stevenage's play-off aspirations in a 1-1 draw.
Rovers had announced in midweek that the veteran Sharp will be departing at the end of the season, and there was a sense of inevitability as he was introduced as a half-time substitute to a rapturous welcome.
Stevenage Take Early Command
Matt Phillips had fired Stevenage ahead on nine minutes, with the play-off hopefuls good value for their lead at the break as they searched for the points to make sure of a top-six finish.