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Brian Barry-Murphy's side is now second bottom of the League One table

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 an own goal from Gabriel Osho.

Date Published 03/03/2021

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

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

Aspiring racing star from Rochdale lines up against F1 legend on virtual grid

A 13-year-old racing driver from Rochdale, who is part of an all-disabled sim (simulated) racing team, has fulfilled an ambition of racing against one of his F1 heroes.

Date Published 19/01/2021

Football: Rochdale 3 - 3 Wigan

Stephen Humphrys headed a stoppage time equaliser as 10-man Rochdale twice came from behind to earn a point against Wigan Athletic on Saturday 16 January.

Date Published 18/01/2021

New head of Dale Community Trust appointed

Ryan Bradley has been appointed as Community Director of Dale Community Trust, taking over from Keith Hicks who is retiring after more than 30 years at the club.

Date Published 15/01/2021

Planning application submitted for a brand new four-lane indoor cricket centre in Rochdale

Planning permission is being sought for a new four-lane indoor cricket centre at Rochdale Sports Club.

Date Published 15/01/2021

Football: Charlton Athletic 4 - 4 Rochdale

Rochdale and Charlton played out a stunning eight goal thriller with both teams taking a share of the spoils on Tuesday night. In a breathless first half - which saw six of the...

Date Published 13/01/2021

Former Mayfield player Matty Ashton named Rookie of the Year

Former Rochdale Mayfield player Matty Ashton has been named the Albert Goldthorpe ‘Rookie of the Year’ for 2020.

Date Published 11/01/2021

Football: Rochdale 3 - 3 Crewe Alexandra

Rochdale staged a rousing second half comeback to draw 3-3 on Saturday (9 January) after being three goals down at the half time interval. Crewe looked to have the game wrapped up...

Date Published 10/01/2021

Football: Rochdale vs Crewe Alexandra to take place this Saturday

A new date has been set for Rochdale’s League One fixture against Crewe Alexandra which was due to be played on Tuesday 29 December but had to be postponed due to a Rochdale...

Date Published 05/01/2021

Rochdale karting entrepreneur defies Covid challenges with the launch of fifth business

A young entrepreneur from Rochdale has announced his fifth business with the launch of ‘X-Kart’.

Date Published 04/01/2021

Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

There was an excellent turnout of sailors keen to enjoy Hollingworth Lake on Sunday 20 December and conclude the racing season.
Racing started with an End of Season Pursuit Race....

Date Published 03/01/2021

Football: Two further Rochdale games postponed due to Covid

Rochdale AFC's next two League One fixtures have been postponed because players and first-team staff are self-isolating following one of the players testing positive for Covid-19.

Date Published 29/12/2020

Football: Rochdale game against Blackpool postponed

Rochdale's Boxing Day fixture against Blackpool has been postponed due to a Rochdale player - believed to be Stephen Humphrys - testing positive for Covid-19.

Date Published 26/12/2020

Rochdale Hornets scheduled for March return

The Rugby Football League (RFL) has announced that Rochdale Hornets' season is planned to begin in early March, almost a full 12 months since the team's last competitive fixture,...

Date Published 24/12/2020

Shawclough sandwich bar sponsors local grass roots team

Shawclough-based business, Bella’s Sandwich Bar, has sponsored Ballers Coaching FC, a local grass roots team also based in Shawclough.

Date Published 23/12/2020

Football: Rochdale 1 - 4 Gillingham

Rochdale’s inconsistent season continued with a heavy defeat at home to Gillingham in the last game before Christmas. The Gill’s raced into a 3-0 half-time lead thanks to goals...

Date Published 20/12/2020

Rugby league: Hornets player receives 4 year ban after testing positive for banned drug

Rochdale Hornets player Adam Carr has been banned from sport for four years after testing positive for a banned steroid-like drug.

Date Published 17/12/2020

Football: Wigan 0 - 5 Rochdale

Rochdale recorded their biggest away win since 2006 with an emphatic victory over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium last night (Tuesday 15 December).

Date Published 16/12/2020

Hockey: Rochdale Men's 2nds 4 - 2 Didsbury Northern Men's 6ths

Following the end of the second national lockdown in early December, Rochdale were back in league action against Didsbury Northern Mens sixth team on Saturday 12 December. After...

Date Published 16/12/2020

Hockey: Didsbury Northern Ladies 3 - 1 Rochdale Ladies

This week Rochdale were travelling into Manchester to play current top of the league, Didsbury Northern Ladies 5s, for their last match before the festive break.

Date Published 15/12/2020

Hockey: Rochdale Men's 1sts 3 - 2 Bowden Men's 3rds & 5ths

Rochdale Men's first team returned to action on Saturday 12 December with a friendly against Bowden, after their league match was called off by the opposition. Following...

Date Published 15/12/2020

Sailing: Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club

With the change from lockdown to Tier 3, sailing has again been permitted and there are always a few hardy souls at Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club keen to race.

Date Published 15/12/2020

Rochdale AFC donates £1,000 worth of toys to Christmas toy appeal

Rochdale AFC has donated nearly £1,000 worth of toys to this year’s Rochdale Council Christmas toy appeal.

Date Published 14/12/2020

Football: Peterborough 4 - 1 Rochdale

Rochdale were well beaten on the road after Peterborough netted a 4-1 win with Jonson Clarke-Harris scoring a first half hat-trick. The home side were awarded an early penalty...

Date Published 12/12/2020

Shirt signed by Rochdale AFC up for grabs in charity auction

A shirt signed by the Dale squad is being auctioned to help raise funds for Broughton House Veteran Care Village, the north west home for ex-servicemen and women.

Date Published 12/12/2020

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