Former Reading FC star sets Crawley Town on course for final
Former Reading favourite Liam Kelly scored the first goal of the evening for new club Crawley Town in a 3-0 first-leg victory last night....
First Team Work Placement Opportunities
We have two exciting work placement opportunities within our First Team performance department for the 2024/25 season.
Who Will Dale Face In 2024/25?
The 24 teams that will make up the 2024/25 National League have been confirmed.
Players & Celebs Confirmed In Goals For Cure
Goals For Cure returns to the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday and there are plenty of famous faces already confirmed!
Women Win Premier Cup
Dale Women lifted the Greater Manchester Women’s Football League Premier Cup on Sunday.
Join Forever Dale For Chance To Win 24/25 Home Shirt
Join Forever Dale by 12th May and you could be the first to get your hands on our 2024/25 home shirt!
Dale Join Clubs In Fair Game Open Letter
Football chiefs from across the football pyramid joined forces today in an angry riposte to the flawed consultation process that has seen FA Cup...
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford shows support for Joe Thompson during cancer battle
Former Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson is fighting cancer for a third time and Marcus Rashford has shown his support.
Prince William urged to step in and ask FA to reverse ‘ridiculous’ decision that sparked nationwide backlash
PRINCE William has been urged to intervene and ask the FA to rethink scrapping FA Cup replays.
The Prince of Wales has been President of the FA...
Final Stage Of Home Shirt Voting
We’re down to the final four in Dale’s World Cup of Kits!
Women's Challenge Cup Final At COA On Weds
The final of the Greater Manchester Women’s Challenge Cup takes place at the Crown Oil Arena on Wednesday 1st May.
Tale of the tape: Where each National League club would have finished the season based on total crowds, including Hartlepool United, Gateshead, Bromley, FC Halifax Town, Rochdale and Oldham Athletic
It proved to be a highly disappointing season for Pools.
Tale of the tape: Where each National League club would have finished the season based on total crowds, including Chesterfield, Oldham Athletic, Southend United, Barnet, Rochdale, York City and Hartlepool United
Chesterfield were comfortable winners of the National League in the end.
St Mirren star Scott Tanser reveals the Rangers hero Buddies plan to ‘target’ as he believes his side can exploit him
SCOTT TANSER says St Mirren plan to target James Tavernier tomorrow.
The Buddies left-back rates Rangers’ 24-goal skipper highly — but reckons...
Women Take A Point At League Leaders
Dale Women drew 2-2 at league leaders Atherton Laburnum Rovers Ladies on Thursday night.
Club Shop Closed Next Week
The Club Shop will be closed for just over a week, from Monday 29th April.
Retained/Released List 2023/24
Rochdale AFC can confirm our retained/released list following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.
Gordon's Dale Stay Extended
Kyron Gordon’s stay at the club has been extended until the end of 2024/25 season.
Former Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Middlesbrough and Bradford City man to become free agent after release
Former Leeds United and Huddersfield Town midfielder Adam Clayton has been released by National League outfit Rochdale.
Fan Photos From The 23/24 Season
Everyone at Rochdale Football Club would like to say a huge thank you to our supporters, who have been fantastic once again this season.
Dale Women In Two Cup Finals
Dale Women play two cup finals in quick succession during May.
Vote On 24/25 Home Shirt Designs
Once again, we’re giving Dale fans the opportunity to decide on our new home shirt!
Women Hit Boltonians For Six
Dale Women were 6-0 winners over Boltonians Ladies in the Greater Manchester Women’s Football League Premier Division on Sunday.
Highest Win Total For Seven Seasons
Dale’s tally of 16 matches won throughout the 2023/24 league season is the highest for the club in the last seven seasons.
Goals For Cure Returns
The Goals For Cure charity match returns to the Crown Oil Arena in May.
Gallery | Southend United (A)
DY Sporting's images from Dale's final day win over Southend United.
THE PLAY OFF HOPES GO DOWN TO THE FINAL DAY - BLACKPOOL 3-2 BARNSLEY
IT WAS THE LAST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON AND BLACKPOOL PLAYED BARNSLEY AT BLOOMFIELD ROAD AND NEEDED A MUCH NEEDED WIN TO KEEP THE PLAY OFF HOPES...
Report | Southend United 1-2 Dale
Dale ended the 2023/24 season with three points thanks to a 2-1 win at Southend United.
Blues play-off bid dashed by Dale
Southend United v Rochdale AFC - Vanarma National League - Roots Hall Stadium - ReportSouthend United v Rochdale AFC – Vanarma National League –...
Devante Rodney nets late winner for Rochdale at Southend
Cian Hayes had levelled for the visitors.
Rochdale AFC takeover: Ogden Family bid statement in full after preferred investor announcement
Rochdale AFC news as The Ogden Family release official statement confirming their plan to buy shares in the club after being named preferred investor
Final Day Shirts To Be Auctioned Off
Match worn shirts from our final game of the 2023/24 season, away to Southend United, will be auctioned off.
Investment Update
The Ogden Family have today released the below statement.
Preview | Southend United (A)
Southend United vs Rochdale AFC | Vanarama National League, Saturday 20th April, Roots Hall, 12.15pm Kick-Off
Club Statement On FA Cup Replays
Rochdale Football Club expresses its sincere disappointment at Thursday’s announcement regarding the scrapping of FA Cup replays from the first...
McNulty Ahead Of Final Day
Jimmy McNulty wants Dale to maintain their competitive edge right up to the final whistle of the season.
Watch Dale's Final Game From Home
Dale's final game of the season, at Southend United, is available to watch on National League TV.
As it is an early kick-off, fans in the UK &...
Windsor v Windsor and change at Bracknell Town: 5 things we know about 2024/25
Windsor vs Windsor
Get me that Spider-Man meme and save it down.
We’ll have to wait and see what the FA says, but promotion for Windsor &...
Match Preview: Southend United v Rochdale (Saturday, 12.15pm)
Southend United host Rochdale at Roots Hall on Saturday lunchtime on the back of three consecutive wins in the National […]
The post Match Preview:...
Youth Team At Wrexham On Saturday
The Youth Team travel to Wrexham in the EFL Youth Alliance League on Saturday.
Your glass house…
Yellow Sports Brian Jeeves provides his thoughts on what's going on at Roots Hall StadiumSouthend United v Rochdale AFC – Vanarama National League...
Play On The Pitch!
We’re hiring out the Crown Oil Arena pitch again this summer!
MATCH REPORT: ROCHDALE (A)
Rochdale 0–0 Boreham Wood Tuesday 16th April 2024, 7:45 pm Crown Oil Arena, Vanarama National League Boreham Wood gained a hard-fought point in...
3 Devante Rodney alternatives Blackpool should consider amid Rochdale striker links
Blackpool are reportedly keen on Rochdale striker Devante Rodney, according to Football Insider. Blackpool aren’t the only club…
The post 3 Devante...
Boreham Wood earn vital point in survival fight with Rochdale stalemate
The visitors headed into the game on the back of two straight wins.
Report | Dale 0-0 Boreham Wood
Dale’s final home game of the season ended goalless against Boreham Wood.
Watch Tuesday's Game From Home
Dale’s game at home to Boreham Wood on Tuesday night is available to stream in the UK & Ireland, as well as overseas.
Preview | Boreham Wood (H)
Rochdale AFC vs Boreham Wood | Vanarama National League, Tuesday 16th March, Crown Oil Arena, 7.45pm Kick-Off
Dale Women Edge Out Middleton
Dale Women were 1-0 winners over Athletico Middleton Ladies on Sunday.
Former Portsmouth, Hull City and Rochdale star wins promotion to League One
A former Pompey midfielder is returning to League One - three years after departing Fratton Park.
THREE WINS IN A ROW - CARLISLE 0-1 BLACKPOOL #blackpoolfc #utmp #carlisleunited #skybetleagueone
Blackpool travelled to Carlisle United in skybet league one yesterday looking to make it 3 wins out of 3. #blackpool #efl #utmp #blackpoolfc...
Gilmour Big Winner At End Of Season Awards
Harvey Gilmour was the big winner at Dale’s 2023/24 End of Season Awards.
Report | Dale 1-1 Dorking Wanderers
Dale were held to a point at home to Dorking Wanderers on Saturday.
Dorking down after failing to beat Rochdale
Charlie Carter put Wanderers ahead at Spotland before the hosts equalised through Devante Rodney.
Former Manchester United trainee diagnosed with cancer
Former Manchester United trainee and ex-Rochdale player Joe Thompson has been diagnosed with cancer for the third time. Thompson, who is now a...
Players To Wear Thompson 15 Shirts
Dale’s First Team players will show their support for Joe Thompson on Saturday.
Preview | Dorking Wanderers (H)
Rochdale AFC vs Dorking Wanderers | Vanarama National League, Saturday 13th, Crown Oil Arena, 3pm Kick-Off
15th Minute Applause For Joe
Please join us in showing your support for Joe Thompson at Saturday's game against Dorking Wanderers.
Former Man Utd footballer Joe Thompson, 35, diagnosed with cancer for third time
Former Manchester United trainee and Rochdale star Joe Thompson was first diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and is self-funding treatment after seeing...
Women Face Middleton On Sunday
Dale Women face Athletico Middleton Ladies in the Greater Manchester Women’s Football League Premier Division on Sunday.
Former footballer Joe Thompson, 35, is diagnosed with cancer for the third time - as he reveals he has stage four lymphoma which has spread to his lungs
Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has revealed that he has received a cancer diagnosis for a third time.
Joe Thompson Reveals Third Cancer Diagnosis
Everyone at Rochdale Football Club is devastated to hear the news that Joe Thompson has cancer for a third time.
Former Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson reveals he's fighting cancer for a third time
Joe has been diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma
Youth Team Host Stockport On Sat
The Youth Team host Stockport County in the EFL Youth Alliance League on Saturday.
Matchday Guide | Dorking Wanderers (H)
Join us at the Crown Oil Arena on Easter Monday for the visit of Dorking Wanderers.
PHOTO GALLERY: When Town played a home game against Stalybridge at Rochdale's Spotland ground in 2013
With FC Halifax Town set to play a home game away from The Shay, we take a look back at when they were forced to host Stalybridge Celtic at...
Get Your Hands On A Match Worn Shirt
Match worn shirts from our final Saturday home game of the season against Dorking Wanderers will be auctioned off.
Hendo On Saturday's Programme
Rochdale AFC’s matchday programme – The Voice of Spotland – is back for Saturday’s Vanarama National League fixture against Dorking Wanderers.
Boreham Wood Rearranged For Tuesday 16th
Our Vanarama National League match at home to Boreham Wood has been rearranged.
At Home On Saturday
Rochdale vs Dorking Wanderers | Saturday 13th April 2024, Vanarama National League, Crown Oil Arena, 3pm Kick-Off
Remembering Our Own
We will remember those associated with the club who sadly passed away during the 2023/24 season, at Saturday’s game against Dorking Wanderers.