Rochdale AFC News

Sports Mole previews Saturday's EFL Cup clash between Bradford City and Rochdale, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Plus: worst-ever penalty shoot outs, poachers turned gamekeepers … and footballers donating antiques?!Mail us with your all of your questions and...

Jonny Smith's time with Wigan Athletic is over after the winger joined League Two outfit Rochdale on a two-year contract.

Here we go again. And, no, we are not talking about the start of the new Scottish Premiership season or the preliminary round of the Carabao Cup –...

Huddersfield Town’s Jay Sway has reportedly attracted admirers from League Two

Rochdale came from behind twice before holding their nerve in a penalty shoot-out against Tranmere Rovers to book their place in the Carabao Cup...

Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale prediction and preview for this Carabao Cup match on 01/08/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup, stats...

Sports Mole previews Saturday's EFL Cup clash between Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Halifax manager John McGrath said his players should take a lot of confidence from their impressive 3-2 pre-season win at Rochdale.

FC Halifax Town produced an impressive 3-2 win at League Two Rochdale in their penultimate pre-season friendly.

Here are the Courier’s player ratings from their pre-season friendly at Rochdale.

Welcome to our live coverage of FC Halifax Town’s pre-season friendly at Rochdale.

United full-back Jili Buyabu has joined EFL League Two side Rotherham United on a season-long loan deal. Buyabu initially joined the Blades Academy...

Former Northampton Town defender Sam Sherring could return to Sixfields in the next few months after signing for League Two new boys Rochdale.

York City stunned supporters earlier today with news that they have parted ways with hugely-popular manager Stuart Maynard.

By Paul Rooney ON this showing , it’s not hard to see why Farnham Town have won promotions in each of the last three seasons to reach their highest...

HARTLEPOOL United boss Lee Clark reckons he’s got one of the best defenders in the National League in Cameron John. The 26-year-old former...

Youngster Archie Baptiste has joined Harrogate Town in a permanent move. The 20-year-old joined Boro in November 2025 and made his debut for the...

Manager Luke Haigh has called for more prolonged periods of good play from his Brighouse side as he prepares for the pre-season friendly at...

STAR striker Paul Blackett says his relationship with new South Shields head coach Mike Williamson played a role in his decision to commit to the...

By Tony Bugby FC UNITED failed to claim a second EFL scalp in four days as they were soundly beaten at home by Salford City. The Step 3 Rebels beat...

JESURUN Uchegbulam has completed a popular return to Matlock Town – where it all began. The 25-year-old winger left the Gladiators to join...

The Dale have completed a successful strategic recruitment by bringing in highly-rated Chelsea centre-back Kaiden Wilson on a season-long loan. The...

Rochdale have agreed a deal for Chelsea defender Kaiden Wilson on a season long loan.

Will Jenkins left South Shields to join League Two newcomers Rochdale earlier this month.

Mike Williamson has discussed Will Jenkins' move from South Shields FC to League Two newcomers Rochdale.

Former MK Dons defender Laurence Maguire has completed a move to sign for League 2 newboys Rochdale. Maguire has signed a two-year-deal with the...

BOREHAM WOOD 2 WATFORD 1 By Brett Lewis A LATE winner from a Wood trialist gave Luke Garrard’s an excellent start to their pre season campaign...

Will Jenkins has completed a move to reunite with former South Shields manager Ian Watson at League Two newcomers Rochdale.

Coleman arrival confirmed. New Assistant Manager John Coleman has been speaking to RoyalsTV about his appointment and ambitions for the upcoming...

AN IMMEDIATE rapport with new manager Mike Williamson made it an easy decision for experienced forward Sam Ashford to join South Shields....

Gillingham have this evening announced the signing of Lennon MacLorg from Charlton Athletic. It is the second goalkeeper signing of the day, but...

Coleman comes to Reading. There are few names as synonymous with the Football League than John Coleman, one of the longest serving managers across...

Reading Football Club are delighted to welcome the vastly experienced coach, John Coleman, to the set-up as Leam Richardson’s new Assistant...

Cian Hayes has left Peterborough United to rejoin League Two side Rochdale.

Boreham Wood Football Club are thrilled to announce the signing of midfielder Tarryn Allarakhia, who joins the Wood on a permanent basis from...

Scenes of disorder unfolded following the dramatic clash in April

Another new season is on the horizon so let’s have a quick look at some of the teams we will meet. ROCHDALE Ground – SPOTLAND STADIUM Nickname –...

Rotherham United’s first signing of the season is Fabio Tavares – subject to EFL and FA ratification. Twenty-five year old Fabio joins the Millers...

Newport County will kick off the 2026-27 Sky Bet League Two season at home to Rochdale in August.

Huddersfield Town are leading the race to sign Brentford youngster Ethan Brierley, sources have told Football Insider.The Terriers are at the front...

FC Halifax Town will visit Rochdale for a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, July 28 (7.45pm).

The draw for Round One of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup has taken place and has put together several mouth-watering ties as teams look to take their...

The Carabao Cup first round draw will take place this afternoon, and EFL clubs will find out their opponents

Leicester head to Notts County in League OneRochdale begin League Two campaign at NewportRelegated Wolves will launch the Championship season at...

Walsall will begin their 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two campaign on the road as new head coach Lee Grant takes charge for their first time since...

The Spireites will kick off the new Sky Bet League Two season with a game at home to Fleetwood Town on Saturday, August 15. That will be followed...

Newly-promoted Rochdale's game at Newport will kick off the new 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two season on Saturday August 15, live on Sky Sports.

As we edge ever closer to the new campaign, the EFL has confirmed the details for the draw for Round One of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup. The draw will...

Salford City are in advanced talks to sign Peterborough United winger Abraham Odoh, sources have told Football Insider.The ambitious Ammies are...

Flint Town United have continued strengthening their squad with the signing of a former Football...

Sontje Hansen's Curacao claimed a historic first-ever World Cup point thanks to a goalless draw against Ecuador. The Boro man was an unused...

ROCHDALE AFC has appointed former Carlisle United coach Carl Magnay as the club’s new first team assistant head coach.

Sheffield United's Development sides will face a busy pre-season schedule as the club's Under 21s and Under 18s prepare for another Professional...

Ipswich Town are increasingly likely to appoint Brian Barry-Murphy, according to one bookmaker, in what could be a surprise swoop for the Cardiff...

Head coach Ian Watson left South Shields to take charge of League Two newcomers Rochdale last week.

South Shields are looking for a new manager following Ian Watson's departure to Rochdale - and a former Newcastle United star is in contention.

SOUTH Shields have been backed to push for promotion into the National League against next season – by the manager that has just left them to join...

Rochdale AFC and Rochdale Borough Council have revealed proposals to create a new Football and Community Wellbeing Hub at Bowlee Playing Fields in...

Ian Watson left his role as South Shields manager on Tuesday after accepting an offer to take charge of League Two newcomers Rochdale.

South Shields manager Ian Watson has completed a deal to take charge of League Two newcomers Rochdale.

South Shields manager Ian Watson has left the club to take charge of National League play-off final winners Rochdale. The post Ian Watson leaves...

South Shields management team Ian Watson and Carl Magnay have completed a move to take charge of League Two newcomers Rochdale.

Former Wrexham defender Jimmy McNulty is the new manager of Stockport County.

Carabao Cup 2026/27 – Preliminary Draw The draw for the Preliminary Round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup will be held later today, with details...

Stockport County have confirmed that former Walsall loanee Jid Okeke has reached a pre-contract agreement with German 3. Liga club SV Waldhof...

The Dale racked up over 100 points and looked set to return to the 92 with a stoppage-time winner against title rivals York City on the final day,...

Non-league’s ultimate groundhopper Tony Incenzo highlighted the importance of the football pyramid in developing talent such as Rochdale’s Oliver...

Football reporter and non-league boffin Tony Incenzo lauded Rochdale’s rollercoaster season as they won the Enterprise Team of the Year award at...

Following the end of the 2025/26 National League Play-Off Final, we now know which teams Walsall will be facing over the course of the upcoming...

By Joseph Saunders, Sportsbeat WEMBLEY WINNER: Rochdale goalkeeper Oliver Whatmuff ENGLAND youth international Oliver Whatmuff says his season-long...

By Joseph Saunders, Sportsbeat VINCE Lombardi, the legendary Green Bay Packers coach, said the mark of a good team is not whether they get knocked...

Former Oldham Athletic midfielder Joe Pritchard will leave Rochdale this summer, after helping the club win promotion back to the Football League.

Sunderland have strengthened their analysis set-up with a new Academy of Light appointment

This time last many goals week, Connor Sansom was sitting in the pub watching his beloved Boreham Wood lose to Rochdale in a dramatic National...

Spotland, Sutton, Braintree and now Wembley. It’s The Dale Way and, as stoppage-time drama goes, Rochdale saved the best to last. The post Dale...

By Andy Mitchell IRRESISTIBLE Rochdale scrapped from two down to seal an EFL return on penalties and consign Boreham Wood to more Wembley...

FA VASE PREVIEW SPECIAL .. INTRODUCING COCKFOSTERS By CHRIS DUNLAVY THIS time last many goals week, Connor Sansom was sitting in the pub watching...

By Andy Mitchell IT SEEMED hard to imagine how Rochdale keeper Oliver Whatmuff’s day could have been any more memorable – but try telling him that....

By Chris Dunlavy LIFTING THE MOOD: Rochdale’s late hero Mani Dieseruvwe MANI Dieseruvwe says Rochdale’s players knew that victory was assured when...

NATIONAL LEAGUEPROMOTION PLAY-OFF FINAL By MATT BADCOCK AT WEMBLEY SPOTLAND, Sutton, Braintree and now Wembley. It’s The Dale Way and, as...

By David Watters PROS: Mark, left, and Paul The NLP’s Rochdale writer Mark Rooney missed out on seeing their Wembley joy after passing following a...

WEMBLEY REDEMPTION FOR DALE BLOWN it, celebrated too early, heartbroken, impossible to come back from. By Matt Badcock Rochdale boss Jimmy Mc-Nulty...

BOREHAM Wood’s Abdul Abdulmalik used the Wembley stage to show exactly why every side in League One is on his tail. For 70 minutes of last Sunday’s...

On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth, Editor at Large Matt Badcock and Executive Editor Jon Couch are joined by the Non-League...