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Conor Grant scored his first professional goal against Swindon

Football: Rochdale 2 - 1 Swindon

Rochdale earned only their second home win of the season, and a first since October, with a 2-1 win over relegation rivals Swindon Town at the Crown Oil Arena on Tuesday evening (13 April).

Date Published 14/04/2021

Hornets sign Ryan Forshaw

Ryan Forshaw has become the latest player signed to Rochdale Hornets.
The half-back came through the ranks at Super League outfit Wigan Warriors, having most recently featured in...

Date Published 14/04/2021

Altman and Marcelli step back from involvement in Rochdale AFC due to ‘unresolved internal issues’

Rochdale AFC shareholders Dan Altman and Emre Marcelli have stepped back from their involvement in the football club as a result of what they refer to as “serious internal issues”...

Date Published 13/04/2021

Football: Fleetwood 1 - 0 Rochdale

Rochdale’s relegation worries increased with defeat at Fleetwood in what was a lacklustre performance from Brian Barry-Murphy’s side. Eoghan O’Connell’s own goal early in the...

Date Published 11/04/2021

Virtual ‘soccer schools’ to be delivered over Easter hols

Virtual ‘soccer schools’ will be delivered to over 2,000 children in the borough over the Easter school holidays.
Rochdale AFC Community Trust has partnered with Link4Life,...

Date Published 08/04/2021

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

With the easing of restrictions on 29 March meaning sailing could now resume, sailors were keen to get racing on Hollingworth Lake again. Some had been on the water during the...

Date Published 08/04/2021

Football: Rochdale 0 - 0 Ipswich

Rochdale and Ipswich had to settle for a point apiece in a dour contest on Easter Monday (5 April 2021) with neither side registering a shot on target.

Date Published 06/04/2021

Football: Portsmouth 2 - 1 Rochdale

Rochdale remain rooted to the bottom of Sky Bet League One after defeat on the road at play-off chasing Portsmouth on Good Friday. An early mistake from Gavin Bazunu saw the home...

Date Published 03/04/2021

Russell Homes sponsor Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation

Award-winning house builder Russell Homes has extended its existing partnership with the Rochdale Hornets Sporting Foundation for an additional two years.

Date Published 02/04/2021

Former Rochdale AFC chairman Chris Dunphy has declared interest in returning to the club

Former Rochdale AFC chairman Chris Dunphy has declared an interest in returning to the club as chairman and is hoping to get the support of enough shareholders to call an...

Date Published 01/04/2021

Rochdale RUFC asks for public support ahead of centenary year with launch of recovery fund

Rochdale Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) has launched a crowdfunding page to help the club bounce back from the effects of Covid-19.

Date Published 30/03/2021

Rochdale Hornets season tickets go on sale

Season tickets to watch Rochdale Hornets in 2021 are now on sale.
Fans can purchase a season pass which will allow them entry to all of the Betfred League 1 games played after 17...

Date Published 29/03/2021

Desmond and Springy buddy up

Rochdale AFC’s mascot, Desmond the Dragon, recently met up with Springhill Hospice's Springy the Frog to celebrate Rochdale AFC Community Trust becoming the latest members of the...

Date Published 27/03/2021

Lewis Galbraith signs for Rochdale Hornets

Rochdale Hornets have today (Friday 26 March) announced the signing of Lewis Galbraith from Championship club Batley for an undisclosed fee.

Date Published 26/03/2021

Local teen to make his debut in elite racing championship this year

A 16-year-old local teen will debut his motorbike talents as he takes to his first ever racing championship later this year.

Date Published 24/03/2021

Football: Rochdale 3 - 3 Peterborough

Rochdale came back from 2-0 down on Saturday (20 March) with three second half goals, but were denied three points against Peterborough when the visitors scored a penalty in the...

Date Published 21/03/2021

Keith Hicks retires after 33 years of service at Rochdale AFC

After 33 years of service to Rochdale Football Club, Rochdale AFC Community Trust manager Keith Hicks has retired from his role.

Date Published 19/03/2021

Icon Sports appointed official supplier to Rochdale AFC Community Trust

Rochdale-based Icon Sports has been appointed the official football supplier to all of Rochdale AFC Community Trust's teams and programmes for the 2021/22 season.

Date Published 16/03/2021

Football: Lincoln 1 - 2 Rochdale

Rochdale AFC moved off the bottom of Sky Bet League One with a deserved, if not unexpected, victory at high flying Lincoln City on Saturday (13 March). A dominant display from...

Date Published 14/03/2021

Revival of one of rugby league's longest sponsorships as British Millerain agrees sponsorship deal with Rochdale Hornets

One of the longest-running sponsorships in rugby league history has been revived as locally-based outdoor textile manufacturer British Millerain will once again sponsor Rochdale...

Date Published 12/03/2021

Virtual fans' forum reveals Rochdale manager Brian Barry-Murphy has another year on his contract

Football fans were left confused after it emerged during Wednesday’s virtual fans' forum (11 March) that Rochdale AFC manager Brian Barry-Murphy’s contract will last until May...

Date Published 12/03/2021

Football: Rochdale 0 - 2 Shrewsbury

Rochdale’s relegation worries deepened with their fourth straight defeat on Tuesday night (9 March) which leaves them marooned at the bottom of Sky Bet League One, five points...

Date Published 10/03/2021

Football: Sunderland 2 - 0 Rochdale

Rochdale sank to the bottom of Sky Bet League One after their third 2-0 defeat on the bounce, at promotion hopefuls Sunderland. Defeat for Brian Barry-Murphy’s side sees their...

Date Published 08/03/2021

Bluebird Care announced as new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies

On International Women’s Day, Rochdale AFC Community Trust has announced that Bluebird Care Rochdale will be the new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies.

Date Published 08/03/2021

Former Rochdale Hornets hooker Peter Clarke dies

Former Hornets player Peter Clarke has sadly died at the age of 75.

Date Published 03/03/2021

Football: Hull City 2 - 0 Rochdale

Dale's defeat by Hull City on Tuesday 2 March saw them drop into the relegation places in League One. Rochdale lost the game 2-0 thanks to Malik Wilks’ 19th goal of the season and...

Date Published 03/03/2021

Dan Altman and Emre Marcelli will now not be joining Rochdale AFC board of directors

Rochdale AFC shareholders Dan Altman and Emre Marcelli have announced they will now not be joining the board of directors of the club.

Date Published 02/03/2021

Lacrosse: Rochdale's Daniel Madeley is face of the sport in promotional video for forthcoming World Championships

Rochdale Lacrosse’s Daniel Madeley is the face of English Lacrosse in a promotional video for the World Championships.

Date Published 01/03/2021

Football: Rochdale 0 - 2 Burton

Rochdale’s relegation worries increased after Saturday's defeat to Burton Albion, who had started the day bottom of the league. Rochdale’s woes were compounded by the sending off...

Date Published 01/03/2021

Abraham Odoh joins Rochdale

Abraham Odoh has signed to Rochdale AFC until the summer of 2022.
Forward Odoh has been training with Dale for over a month and has featured as a trialist in the Integration...

Date Published 01/03/2021

Rochdale AFC's new directors taking part in forthcoming virtual fans' forum

Rochdale AFC’s new directors will be taking part in the forthcoming virtual fans’ forum next month.

Date Published 25/02/2021

Andrew Kelly named interim chair of Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC director Andrew Kelly has been named as the interim chair of the club, following the resignation of Andrew Kilpatrick last week.

Date Published 24/02/2021

Dale distributes care packs to community warehouse

Rochdale AFC players Jimmy Ryan, Kwadwo Baah and Matty Done, kitman Jack Northover and Community Trust Manager Siobhan McElhinney have delivered 50 care packs to the Community...

Date Published 24/02/2021

Football: Northampton 0 - 0 Rochdale

Struggling Rochdale and Northampton played out a dour 0-0 in difficult conditions at the PTS Academy Stadium on Tuesday night. A strong wind and a firm, bobbly pitch made flowing...

Date Published 24/02/2021

Tribute paid in Parliament to late Rochdale manager Tony Collins

A tribute to the late Tony Collins, former Rochdale manager and player, was paid in Parliament on Tuesday (23 February).
Mr Collins, who became the first black manager in English...

Date Published 24/02/2021

Football: Rochdale 0 - 0 Plymouth

Rochdale ended a run of three straight defeats with a hard-earned point in a 0-0 draw with Plymouth Argyle at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday (20 February). Gavin Bazunu pulled...

Date Published 21/02/2021

Hive22’s virtual “Run2Remember” for those killed in Manchester Arena bombing

A virtual run in memory of the 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena bombing will take place this year.

Date Published 20/02/2021

Rochdale AFC chairman steps down "due to personal reasons"

Andrew Kilpatrick has stepped down as chairman of Rochdale AFC (Thursday 18 February).
A statement on the Rochdale AFC website reads: “Andrew Kilpatrick has informed his fellow...

Date Published 18/02/2021

‘Cloughie’ fundraiser reaches £10k mark

Over £10,000 has been raised towards the lifesize statue honouring Rochdale ‘superfan’ David Clough.
The fans want to retire David's seat in the ground's main stand and replace...

Date Published 18/02/2021

Football: Blackpool 1 - 0 Rochdale

Rochdale fell to a 1-0 defeat at Blackpool on Tuesday night as Sullay Kaikai scored the only goal of the game midway through the first half. Kaikai’s deflected shot from inside...

Date Published 17/02/2021

Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets 2021 fixtures announced

The 2021 League 1 fixtures for Rochdale Hornets have been confirmed by the RFL.
Hornets will play 18 league games in 2021, with nine home fixtures at the Crown Oil Arena.

Date Published 15/02/2021

Rugby League: Rochdale Hornets will make League 1 return in May 2021

The start of Betfred League 1 has been scheduled for the weekend of 8-9 May 2021.

Date Published 13/02/2021

Matty Lund and Kwadwo Baah win Player of the Month and Young Player of the Month awards for January

Rochdale midfielder Matthew Lund has been named the Sky Bet League One Player of the Month and Kwadwo Baah has been named the EFL Young Player of the Month.

Date Published 12/02/2021

Former Rochdale manager Tony Collins dies, aged 94

Former Rochdale manager and player Tony Collins has sadly died (Monday 8 February) at the age of 94.
Tony, who became the first black manager in English league football and led...

Date Published 10/02/2021

Football: Rochdale 1 - 4 MK Dons

More pressure was heaped on under fire Rochdale boss Brian Barry-Murphy after eight devastating second half minutes saw Dale crash to another home defeat Tuesday night (9...

Date Published 10/02/2021

Football: Rochdale 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic

Rochdale’s dismal home form continued with another defeat on Saturday (6 February) as Charlton left the Crown Oil Arena with all three points in a dominant display. Charlton were...

Date Published 07/02/2021

Set your heart racing with virtual 5-mile Valentine's run

Rochdale's prolific former race organiser Andy O’Sullivan MBE is urging local runners to join in with the virtual 5-mile Running Bear Valentine’s Run.

Date Published 06/02/2021

Autistic Heywood teen signed to race in his first ever junior championship

A 13-year-old who has autism and is ‘trying to find his feet in life through motorsport’ has recently been signed to race in the Junior Saloon Car Championship 2021.

Date Published 06/02/2021

Rochdale driver makes a return to the BMW Mini series in 2021

After a successful debut season in the British Rallycross Championship in 2019, Rochdale driver Steve Brown will once again swap the rally stages for circuits as he makes a return...

Date Published 03/02/2021

Rochdale fans' statue tribute to ‘superfan’ David Clough

A group of Rochdale fans are raising money to fund a lifesize statue honouring ‘superfan’ David Clough. The fans want to retire David's seat in the ground's main stand and replace...

Date Published 02/02/2021

Jack Vale joins Dale on loan

Rochdale AFC have signed Blackburn Rovers forward Jack Vale on loan until the end of the season.

Date Published 02/02/2021

Conor Grant signs contract with Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC has announced that midfielder Conor Grant has joined the club on a permanent deal from Sheffield Wednesday.

Date Published 01/02/2021

Conor Shaughnessy joins Rochdale on 18 month contract

Rochdale AFC has announced the signing of Conor Shaughnessy from Leeds United.

A midfielder who can also operate in defence, he has agreed an 18 month contract with Rochdale.

Date Published 01/02/2021

Football: Bristol Rovers 1 - 2 Rochdale

An Alex Newby brace saw Rochdale end a seven-game winless run and earn a first win of 2021 against relegation rivals Bristol Rovers. Newby scored a goal in each half to earn...

Date Published 01/02/2021

New scoreboard to be installed at Crown Oil Arena in memory of 'superfan'

Many Rochdale AFC fans will fondly remember David Clough, who sadly passed away last year following a long illness aged 78.
During his time as a Goldbond agent, it is estimated...

Date Published 29/01/2021

Rochdale AFC take on community programme to battle faith, race and hate crime head on

Rochdale AFC Community Sports Trust has kicked off their latest community project with an innovative programme looking to promote inclusion within the borough.

Date Published 28/01/2021

Football: Rochdale 3 - 4 Oxford

For the second game in a row Rochdale conceded a stoppage time goal although this one signalled defeat for Brian Barry-Murphy’s side in a topsy turvy game at the Crown Oil Arena...

Date Published 27/01/2021

Football: Gillingham 2 - 2 Rochdale

Gillingham substitute John Akinde netted a 93rd minute equaliser to deny Rochdale a first win in six they were held to a 2-2 draw away at Gillingham. Dale came back from a goal...

Date Published 24/01/2021

Start of 2021 season delayed for Hornets

Rochdale Hornets’ start to the season has been delayed until later in the year due to the current public health situation and the likely implications on the return of fans to...

Date Published 21/01/2021

Football: Doncaster 1 - 0 Rochdale

Rochdale’s unbeaten start to 2021 ended with a narrow defeat at promotion chasing Doncaster last night (Tuesday 19 January). Jon Taylor’s goal midway through the first half was...

Date Published 20/01/2021

Former Littleborough rugby player appointed as Sale Sharks’ new Director of Rugby

Premiership Rugby club Sale Sharks has announced the appointment of former club captain Alex Sanderson as Director of Rugby.

Date Published 19/01/2021

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