Corey O’Keeffe hit a late winner to earn Rochdale a 3-2 victory at Port Vale – their first in the league at Vale Park.It was the hosts who were the quicker out of the blocks and deservedly took an eighth-minute lead through Jamie Proctor.Advancing centre-back Nathan Smith put in a cross from the byline and the striker powered in an unstoppable header from close range.Rochdale levelle...Full Story »

Hayden Mullins praised the spirit of his Colchester players following their draw at a Rochdale side celebrating a landmark anniversary.Mullins’ side took the lead through Max Taylor’s calamitous own goal but Dale wing-back Jimmy Keohane spare Taylor’s blushes with a close-range equaliser just after the hour.“The boys are sat in the dressing room not happy with a point, wh...Full Story »

Rochdale had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Colchester on the night they celebrated a landmark anniversary.The League Two fixture had been brought forward to ensure it was 100 years to the day since Rochdale played their first match in the Football League.Whereas Rochdale marked August 27, 1921 with a 6-3 win against Accrington in the Third Division North, there was no repeat as their miserable h...Full Story »

Rochdale will be without Sam Graham and Matt Done for the visit of Colchester to Spotland on Friday night.Graham (pulled thigh) and Done were taken off at half time during Dale’s 3-1 victory over Northampton last week and both will miss several weeks of action.Jay Lynch will most likely return between the sticks in place of Joel Coleman after being rested for the Carabao Cup win over Shrew...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale heaped praise on his Rochdale side as they dumped League One Shrewsbury out of the Carabao Cup.Dale, who were relegated from the third tier last season, went ahead through a 68th-minute Jake Beesley penalty, which was awarded after Shrewbury’s Matthew Pennington was sent off.Danny Cashman then sealed the win late on, and Stockdale said: “I am happy with the win, and ...Full Story »

Jake Beesley and Danny Cashman netted second-half goals as Rochdale knocked League One Shrewsbury out of the Carabao Cup second round.Beesley opened the scoring from the spot in 68th minute after Matthew Pennington’s dismissal and Cashman wrapped up victory for the League Two side nine minutes later.Ethan Ebanks-Landell went close for the hosts with an early header, before Abraham Odoh twi...Full Story »

Shrewsbury captain Ethan Ebanks-Landell is in contention to start their Carabao Cup tie against Rochdale.The 28-year-old defender was unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19 but may return after being an unused substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 loss at home to Plymouth.Khanya Leshabela came off the bench to make his debut at the weekend and is in contention to make his first start for t...Full Story »

Relief was the overriding emotion for Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale after his side grabbed their first win of the League Two season by beating Northampton 3-1 at Sixfields.Max Taylor’s first-half header was immediately cancelled out by Jon Guthrie, but Dale were the better side for much of the contest, particularly in the second 45 minutes.Josh Andrews broke away to restore the away si...Full Story »

Rochdale claimed their first win of the season with a 3-1 League Two victory over Northampton at Sixfields on Saturday.The home side made all the early running but Dale struck against the run of play after 17 minutes when a free-kick routine saw Aaron Morley deliver a teasing ball into the box which Max Taylor guided home.The response from the hosts was almost immediate though as Mitch Pinnock&r...Full Story »

Northampton will be without Fraser Horsfall when they host Rochdale.The defender is suspended following his red card in the win at Colchester.Summer signing Sid Nelson could come in and make his full league debut for the Cobblers in Horsfall’s absence.Michael Harriman (illness), Jordan Flores (Achilles) and Jack Sowerby (shoulder) remain out as Northampton look to maintain their 100 per ce...Full Story »

Rochdale trio Conor Grant, Jimmy McNulty and Aidan White will miss out on the Sky Bet League Two visit of Forest Green after testing positive for coronavirus.Manager Robbie Stockdale told the club website: “Unfortunately, earlier in the week, in isolated circumstances, they all came back with positive tests at home.“The medical department has been fantastic with our protocols and we&...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale was disappointed not to mark his home debut as Rochdale manager with a win after his side played out a goalless League Two draw against Scunthorpe.Stockdale took over at Dale after Brian Barry-Murphy walked out to join Manchester City’s coaching team three days into pre-season training.He has drafted in eight new players and lost key men Ollie Rathbone and Steven Humphrys ...Full Story »

Rochdale and Scunthorpe lacked the sharpness up front to break the deadlock as they recorded a goalless League Two draw at the Crown Oil Arena.Two sides who lost their opening games last weekend at least had the consolation of getting their first point on the board.The home side had the better chances of the first half as Jake Beesley’s turn and shoot was kept out by Rory Watson, while a d...Full Story »

Rochdale captain Eoghan O’Connell could return for their first home game of the Sky Bet League Two season against Scunthorpe on Saturday.The 26-year-old returned to training on Thursday after sustaining an Achilles injury in a pre-season game against Fylde and is in contention to start.Abraham Odoh is hoping to be involved at Spotland and Jimmy Keohane has been training with a brace on his...Full Story »

Danilo Orsi will hope to make his debut for Harrogate against Rochdale in the EFL Cup.The forward, a summer signing from Maidenhead, was the only new arrival to miss out on Saturday as the Sulphurites began their League Two campaign with victory against Dale.Boss Simon Weaver once more has a fully-fit squad as Harrogate prepare to host a Carabao Cup tie for the first time, having been drawn away...Full Story »

Harrogate are set to give seven new signings their first-team debuts for the visit of Rochdale on Saturday.The Sulphurites have strengthened in all departments and have a fully fit squad of 18 players for their first home game in the Football League with fans allowed to attend with no restrictions.One player will miss out on the matchday squad at The EnviroVent Stadium and Town boss Simon W...Full Story »

Former Manchester United defender Max Taylor has signed for Rochdale on a one-year deal after a successful trial. The 21-year-old, who battled back from testicular cancer back in November 2018, left the club earlier this summer after struggling to break into United's first team. On joining the League Two club, Taylor said: "I'm very happy to get everything over the line. "I've loved the fee...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Brian Barry-Murphy reflected on what might have been after his already-relegated side finished the season with a stylish 3-0 victory at MK Dons.Dale are dropping out of Sky Bet League One after a seven-year spell in the third tier and do so after losing just one of their final seven games.For much of the season, Barry-Murphy was unable to call upon some of his key players becaus...Full Story »

Aaron Morley’s clever free-kick lit the fuse for already-relegated Rochdale as they bid farewell to Sky Bet League One with a 3-0 victory at MK Dons.Dale’s impressive end to the season – losing only one of their last seven games – was not enough to keep them in the third tier, but they finished with a flourish at Stadium MK.Matthew Sorinola struck the crossbar for MK Dons...Full Story »

Ethan Laird could return to play a final game for MK Dons in the season-ending meeting with Rochdale this weekend.The 19-year-old, who missed last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Fleetwood due to a migraine, is one of four loan players set to depart the club after Sunday’s match.Russell Martin had previously indicated that Cameron Jerome, whose Dons future is not yet resolved, could return a...Full Story »