Rochdale

Third Division

History

Seasons

Every season we hold for Rochdale, newest first. Pos is where they finished in the table, P the matches played, W, D and L the wins, draws and losses, and Pts the points. A trophy marks a title.

Rochdale season by season
Season	Division	#	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2024-25	National LeaguePromotion - League Two (Play Offs: Quarter-finals)	4	46	21	11	14	69	44	74
2023-24	National League	11	46	16	14	16	69	64	62
2022-23	League TwoRelegation - National League	24	46	9	11	26	46	70	38
2021-22	League Two	18	46	12	17	17	51	59	53
2020-21	League OneRelegation - League Two	21	46	11	14	21	61	78	47
2019-20	League One	18	34	10	6	18	39	57	36
2018-19	League One	16	46	15	9	22	54	87	54
2017-18	League One	20	46	11	18	17	49	57	51
2016-17	League One	9	46	19	12	15	71	62	69
2015-16	League One	10	46	19	12	15	68	61	69
2014-15	League One	8	46	19	6	21	72	66	63
2013-14	League TwoPromotion - League One	3	46	24	9	13	69	48	81
2012-13	League Two	12	46	16	13	17	68	70	61
2011-12	League OneRelegation - League Two	24	46	8	14	24	47	81	38
2010-11	League One	9	46	18	14	14	63	55	68
2009-10	League TwoPromotion - League One	3	46	25	7	14	82	48	82
2008-09	League TwoPromotion - League One (Play Offs: Semi-finals)	6	46	19	13	14	70	59	70
2007-08	League TwoPromotion - League One (Play Offs: Semi-finals)	5	46	23	11	12	77	54	80
2006-07	League Two	9	46	18	12	16	70	50	66
2005-06	League Two	14	46	14	14	18	66	69	56
2004-05	League Two	9	46	16	18	12	54	48	66
2003-04	Third Division	21	46	12	14	20	49	58	50
2002-03	Third Division	19	46	12	16	18	63	70	52
2001-02	Third DivisionPromotion - Second Division (Play Offs: Semi-finals)	5	46	21	15	10	65	52	78
2000-01	Third Division	8	46	18	17	11	59	48	71
1999-00	Third Division	10	46	18	14	14	57	54	68
1998-99	Third Division	19	46	13	15	18	42	55	54

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Head-to-head

How Rochdale have done against each team in Third Division, across every match we hold between them, past seasons and cups included. W, D and L are wins, draws and losses. The teams they have met most come first; open one to see the last meetings.

ShrewsburyRochdale: won 18, drew 6, lost 10 of 34 meetingsRochdale have won 18 of their 34 meetings with Shrewsbury
Rochdale: won 18, drew 6, lost 10 of 34 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 56, Shrewsbury 49
The meetings we hold go back to September 5, 1998.
Last meetings with Shrewsbury, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Shrewsbury Town 2Mar 9, 2021League One 2020-21
2. Won
  Shrewsbury Town 1, Rochdale AFC 2Oct 24, 2020League One 2020-21
3. Won
  Rochdale AFC 1, Shrewsbury Town 0Feb 1, 2020League One 2019-20
4. Drew
  Shrewsbury Town 0, Rochdale AFC 0Aug 17, 2019League One 2019-20
5. Won
  Rochdale AFC 2, Shrewsbury Town 1Mar 9, 2019League One 2018-19
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SouthendRochdale: won 10, drew 10, lost 11 of 31 meetingsSouthend have won 11 of their 31 meetings with Rochdale
Rochdale: won 10, drew 10, lost 11 of 31 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 38, Southend 40
The meetings we hold go back to October 3, 1998.
Last meetings with Southend, results for Rochdale
1. Drew
  Southend United 1, Rochdale AFC 1Feb 15, 2025National League 2024-25
2. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Southend United 1Oct 19, 2024National League 2024-25
3. Won
  Southend United 1, Rochdale AFC 2Apr 20, 2024National League 2023-24
4. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 2, Southend United 2Sep 30, 2023National League 2023-24
5. Won
  Southend United 0, Rochdale AFC 3Aug 31, 2019League One 2019-20
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HartlepoolRochdale: won 12, drew 6, lost 8 of 26 meetingsRochdale have won 12 of their 26 meetings with Hartlepool
Rochdale: won 12, drew 6, lost 8 of 26 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 42, Hartlepool 26
The meetings we hold go back to December 28, 1998.
Last meetings with Hartlepool, results for Rochdale
1. Won
  Rochdale AFC 5, Hartlepool United 1Apr 26, 2025National League 2024-25
2. Won
  Hartlepool United 0, Rochdale AFC 3Sep 24, 2024National League 2024-25
3. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 1, Hartlepool United 1Apr 1, 2024National League 2023-24
4. Won
  Hartlepool United 2, Rochdale AFC 3Oct 28, 2023National League 2023-24
5. Lost
  Hartlepool United 2, Rochdale AFC 0Jan 21, 2023League Two 2022-23
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Leyton OrientRochdale: won 10, drew 4, lost 12 of 26 meetingsLeyton Orient have won 12 of their 26 meetings with Rochdale
Rochdale: won 10, drew 4, lost 12 of 26 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 38, Leyton Orient 40
The meetings we hold go back to September 26, 1998.
Last meetings with Leyton Orient, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Leyton Orient 2, Rochdale AFC 1Feb 14, 2023League Two 2022-23
2. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Leyton Orient 1Sep 13, 2022League Two 2022-23
3. Lost
  Leyton Orient 3, Rochdale AFC 1Mar 19, 2022League Two 2021-22
4. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 2, Leyton Orient 2Nov 13, 2021League Two 2021-22
5. Won
  Rochdale AFC 1, Leyton Orient 0Apr 21, 2015League One 2014-15
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PeterboroughRochdale: won 5, drew 4, lost 16 of 25 meetingsPeterborough have won 16 of their 25 meetings with Rochdale
Rochdale: won 5, drew 4, lost 16 of 25 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 29, Peterborough 55
The meetings we hold go back to October 17, 1998.
Last meetings with Peterborough, results for Rochdale
1. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 3, Peterborough United 3Mar 20, 2021League One 2020-21
2. Lost
  Peterborough United 4, Rochdale AFC 1Dec 12, 2020League One 2020-21
3. Lost
  Peterborough United 6, Rochdale AFC 0Sep 14, 2019League One 2019-20
4. Lost
  Peterborough United 2, Rochdale AFC 1Jan 12, 2019League One 2018-19
5. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 1, Peterborough United 4Aug 11, 2018League One 2018-19
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Lincoln CityRochdale: won 5, drew 12, lost 8 of 25 meetingsLincoln City have won 8 of their 25 meetings with Rochdale
Rochdale: won 5, drew 12, lost 8 of 25 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 30, Lincoln City 39
The meetings we hold go back to November 27, 1999.
Last meetings with Lincoln City, results for Rochdale
1. Won
  Lincoln City 1, Rochdale AFC 2Mar 13, 2021League One 2020-21
2. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Lincoln City 2Dec 5, 2020League One 2020-21
3. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 1, Lincoln City 1Sep 17, 2019League One 2019-20
4. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 1, Lincoln City 1Mar 6, 2010League Two 2009-10
5. Won
  Lincoln City 1, Rochdale AFC 3Dec 12, 2009League Two 2009-10
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MansfieldRochdale: won 11, drew 4, lost 9 of 24 meetingsRochdale have won 11 of their 24 meetings with Mansfield
Rochdale: won 11, drew 4, lost 9 of 24 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 29, Mansfield 21
The meetings we hold go back to November 7, 1998.
Last meetings with Mansfield, results for Rochdale
1. Drew
  Mansfield Town 1, Rochdale AFC 1Apr 10, 2023League Two 2022-23
2. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Mansfield Town 1Nov 12, 2022League Two 2022-23
3. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Mansfield Town 1Mar 22, 2022League Two 2021-22
4. Drew
  Mansfield Town 1, Rochdale AFC 1Sep 18, 2021League Two 2021-22
5. Lost
  Mansfield Town 3, Rochdale AFC 0Apr 12, 2014League Two 2013-14
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NorthamptonRochdale: won 10, drew 9, lost 5 of 24 meetingsRochdale have won 10 of their 24 meetings with Northampton
Rochdale: won 10, drew 9, lost 5 of 24 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 31, Northampton 32
The meetings we hold go back to October 2, 1999.
Last meetings with Northampton, results for Rochdale
1. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 1, Northampton Town 1Feb 11, 2023League Two 2022-23
2. Lost
  Northampton Town 3, Rochdale AFC 0Sep 17, 2022League Two 2022-23
3. Won
  Rochdale AFC 1, Northampton Town 0Feb 26, 2022League Two 2021-22
4. Won
  Northampton Town 1, Rochdale AFC 3Aug 21, 2021League Two 2021-22
5. Drew
  Northampton Town 0, Rochdale AFC 0Feb 23, 2021League One 2020-21
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DarlingtonRochdale: won 9, drew 7, lost 8 of 24 meetingsRochdale have won 9 of their 24 meetings with Darlington
Rochdale: won 9, drew 7, lost 8 of 24 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 31, Darlington 26
The meetings we hold go back to August 29, 1998.
Last meetings with Darlington, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Darlington FC 1Apr 13, 2010League Two 2009-10
2. Won
  Darlington FC 0, Rochdale AFC 2Sep 29, 2009League Two 2009-10
3. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Darlington FC 2Apr 18, 2009League Two 2008-09
4. Won
  Darlington FC 1, Rochdale AFC 2Feb 24, 2009League Two 2008-09
5. Won
  Rochdale AFC 3, Darlington FC 1Jan 1, 2008League Two 2007-08
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BarnetRochdale: won 6, drew 7, lost 9 of 22 meetingsBarnet have won 9 of their 22 meetings with Rochdale
Rochdale: won 6, drew 7, lost 9 of 22 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 22, Barnet 27
The meetings we hold go back to October 31, 1998.
Last meetings with Barnet, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Barnet FC 4Feb 22, 2025National League 2024-25
2. Lost
  Barnet FC 2, Rochdale AFC 1Oct 26, 2024National League 2024-25
3. Lost
  Barnet FC 2, Rochdale AFC 0Mar 5, 2024National League 2023-24
4. Won
  Rochdale AFC 4, Barnet FC 2Sep 16, 2023National League 2023-24
5. Drew
  Barnet FC 0, Rochdale AFC 0Feb 23, 2013League Two 2012-13
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CarlisleRochdale: won 9, drew 5, lost 8 of 22 meetingsRochdale have won 9 of their 22 meetings with Carlisle
Rochdale: won 9, drew 5, lost 8 of 22 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 34, Carlisle 27
The meetings we hold go back to August 22, 1998.
Last meetings with Carlisle, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Carlisle United 1Jan 28, 2023League Two 2022-23
2. Drew
  Carlisle United 3, Rochdale AFC 3Sep 3, 2022League Two 2022-23
3. Won
  Rochdale AFC 2, Carlisle United 0Mar 29, 2022League Two 2021-22
4. Lost
  Carlisle United 2, Rochdale AFC 0Mar 1, 2022League Two 2021-22
5. Lost
  Carlisle United 2, Rochdale AFC 1Mar 6, 2012League One 2011-12
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ExeterRochdale: won 7, drew 6, lost 9 of 22 meetingsExeter have won 9 of their 22 meetings with Rochdale
Rochdale: won 7, drew 6, lost 9 of 22 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 29, Exeter 33
The meetings we hold go back to November 10, 1998.
Last meetings with Exeter, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Exeter City 2, Rochdale AFC 0Apr 23, 2022League Two 2021-22
2. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 1, Exeter City 1Nov 27, 2021League Two 2021-22
3. Won
  Exeter City 0, Rochdale AFC 1Feb 22, 2014League Two 2013-14
4. Won
  Rochdale AFC 3, Exeter City 1Nov 23, 2013League Two 2013-14
5. Won
  Exeter City 1, Rochdale AFC 2Apr 1, 2013League Two 2012-13
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TorquayRochdale: won 10, drew 2, lost 10 of 22 meetingsRochdale and Torquay have won 10 each in 22 meetings
Rochdale: won 10, drew 2, lost 10 of 22 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 28, Torquay 31
The meetings we hold go back to August 15, 1998.
Last meetings with Torquay, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Torquay United 2, Rochdale AFC 1Mar 11, 2014League Two 2013-14
2. Won
  Rochdale AFC 1, Torquay United 0Sep 14, 2013League Two 2013-14
3. Won
  Rochdale AFC 1, Torquay United 0Feb 16, 2013League Two 2012-13
4. Lost
  Torquay United 4, Rochdale AFC 2Aug 25, 2012League Two 2012-13
5. Lost
  Torquay United 5, Rochdale AFC 0Apr 10, 2010League Two 2009-10
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MacclesfieldRochdale: won 10, drew 6, lost 6 of 22 meetingsRochdale have won 10 of their 22 meetings with Macclesfield
Rochdale: won 10, drew 6, lost 6 of 22 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 36, Macclesfield 23
The meetings we hold go back to October 19, 1999.
Last meetings with Macclesfield, results for Rochdale
1. Won
  Macclesfield Town 0, Rochdale AFC 1Feb 27, 2010League Two 2009-10
2. Won
  Rochdale AFC 3, Macclesfield Town 0Dec 5, 2009League Two 2009-10
3. Won
  Macclesfield Town 0, Rochdale AFC 1Feb 14, 2009League Two 2008-09
4. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 1, Macclesfield Town 1Nov 15, 2008League Two 2008-09
5. Drew
  Macclesfield Town 2, Rochdale AFC 2Dec 29, 2007League Two 2007-08
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PlymouthRochdale: won 6, drew 8, lost 7 of 21 meetingsPlymouth have won 7 of their 21 meetings with Rochdale
Rochdale: won 6, drew 8, lost 7 of 21 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 24, Plymouth 25
The meetings we hold go back to August 8, 1998.
Last meetings with Plymouth, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 1, Plymouth Argyle 2Dec 5, 2021FA Cup 2021-22
2. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 0, Plymouth Argyle 0Feb 20, 2021League One 2020-21
3. Won
  Plymouth Argyle 0, Rochdale AFC 4Dec 1, 2020League One 2020-21
4. Lost
  Plymouth Argyle 5, Rochdale AFC 1Feb 23, 2019League One 2018-19
5. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 1, Plymouth Argyle 2Dec 15, 2018League One 2018-19
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YorkRochdale: won 6, drew 6, lost 6 of 18 meetingsRochdale and York have won 6 each in 18 meetings
Rochdale: won 6, drew 6, lost 6 of 18 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 22, York 21
The meetings we hold go back to August 21, 1999.
Last meetings with York, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, York City 4Mar 25, 2025National League 2024-25
2. Lost
  York City 1, Rochdale AFC 0Aug 20, 2024National League 2024-25
3. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 0, York City 0Dec 16, 2023National League 2023-24
4. Won
  York City 1, Rochdale AFC 3Aug 28, 2023National League 2023-24
5. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 0, York City 0Apr 5, 2014League Two 2013-14
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CheltenhamRochdale: won 7, drew 8, lost 3 of 18 meetingsRochdale have won 7 of their 18 meetings with Cheltenham
Rochdale: won 7, drew 8, lost 3 of 18 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 25, Cheltenham 14
The meetings we hold go back to August 7, 1999.
Last meetings with Cheltenham, results for Rochdale
1. Won
  Rochdale AFC 2, Cheltenham Town 0Apr 26, 2014League Two 2013-14
2. Won
  Cheltenham Town 1, Rochdale AFC 2Oct 19, 2013League Two 2013-14
3. Drew
  Cheltenham Town 0, Rochdale AFC 0Jan 25, 2013League Two 2012-13
4. Won
  Rochdale AFC 4, Cheltenham Town 1Dec 21, 2012League Two 2012-13
5. Won
  Cheltenham Town 1, Rochdale AFC 4Jan 23, 2010League Two 2009-10
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RotherhamRochdale: won 8, drew 3, lost 5 of 16 meetingsRochdale have won 8 of their 16 meetings with Rotherham
Rochdale: won 8, drew 3, lost 5 of 16 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 28, Rotherham 18
The meetings we hold go back to October 20, 1998.
Last meetings with Rotherham, results for Rochdale
1. Won
  Rochdale AFC 3, Rotherham United 1Mar 7, 2020League One 2019-20
2. Won
  Rotherham United 0, Rochdale AFC 1Dec 7, 2019League One 2019-20
3. Won
  Rotherham United 0, Rochdale AFC 1Mar 10, 2018League One 2017-18
4. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Rotherham United 1Oct 7, 2017League One 2017-18
5. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 1, Rotherham United 2Jan 1, 2013League Two 2012-13
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Hull CityRochdale: won 4, drew 1, lost 9 of 14 meetingsHull City have won 9 of their 14 meetings with Rochdale
Rochdale: won 4, drew 1, lost 9 of 14 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 15, Hull City 26
The meetings we hold go back to September 8, 1998.
Last meetings with Hull City, results for Rochdale
1. Lost
  Hull City 2, Rochdale AFC 0Mar 2, 2021League One 2020-21
2. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Hull City 3Oct 17, 2020League One 2020-21
3. Lost
  Hull City 1, Rochdale AFC 0Mar 27, 2004Third Division 2003-04
4. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Hull City 2Sep 20, 2003Third Division 2003-04
5. Won
  Rochdale AFC 2, Hull City 1Apr 29, 2003Third Division 2002-03
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ChesterRochdale: won 8, drew 5, lost 1 of 14 meetingsRochdale have won 8 of their 14 meetings with Chester
Rochdale: won 8, drew 5, lost 1 of 14 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 29, Chester 12
The meetings we hold go back to November 21, 1998.
Last meetings with Chester, results for Rochdale
1. Won
  Chester City 0, Rochdale AFC 2Feb 3, 2009League Two 2008-09
2. Won
  Rochdale AFC 6, Chester City 1Oct 21, 2008League Two 2008-09
3. Won
  Chester City 0, Rochdale AFC 4Jan 29, 2008League Two 2007-08
4. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 1, Chester City 2Aug 18, 2007League Two 2007-08
5. Won
  Chester City 0, Rochdale AFC 1Mar 16, 2007League Two 2006-07
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SwanseaRochdale: won 2, drew 5, lost 5 of 12 meetingsSwansea have won 5 of their 12 meetings with Rochdale
Rochdale: won 2, drew 5, lost 5 of 12 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 9, Swansea 14
The meetings we hold go back to December 12, 1998.
Last meetings with Swansea, results for Rochdale
1. Drew
  Swansea City 2, Rochdale AFC 2Mar 12, 2005League Two 2004-05
2. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Swansea City 2Aug 10, 2004League Two 2004-05
3. Drew
  Swansea City 1, Rochdale AFC 1Mar 9, 2004Third Division 2003-04
4. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Swansea City 1Oct 25, 2003Third Division 2003-04
5. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 1, Swansea City 2Apr 26, 2003Third Division 2002-03
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BrightonRochdale: won 3, drew 4, lost 1 of 8 meetingsRochdale have won 3 of their 8 meetings with Brighton
Rochdale: won 3, drew 4, lost 1 of 8 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 14, Brighton 12
The meetings we hold go back to December 19, 1998.
Last meetings with Brighton, results for Rochdale
1. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 2Apr 2, 2011League One 2010-11
2. Drew
  Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Rochdale AFC 2Aug 14, 2010League One 2010-11
3. Drew
  Rochdale AFC 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Apr 3, 2001Third Division 2000-01
4. Lost
  Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Rochdale AFC 1Aug 19, 2000Third Division 2000-01
5. Won
  Rochdale 1, Brighton 0Jan 8, 2000Third Division 1999-00
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HalifaxRochdale: won 5, drew 1, lost 2 of 8 meetingsRochdale have won 5 of their 8 meetings with Halifax
Rochdale: won 5, drew 1, lost 2 of 8 meetings
Goals: Rochdale 9, Halifax 4
The meetings we hold go back to October 11, 1998.
Last meetings with Halifax, results for Rochdale
1. Won
  Halifax Town 1, Rochdale AFC 2Mar 5, 2002Third Division 2001-02
2. Won
  Rochdale AFC 2, Halifax Town 0Sep 25, 2001Third Division 2001-02
3. Lost
  Rochdale AFC 0, Halifax Town 1Jan 13, 2001Third Division 2000-01
4. Won
  Halifax Town 1, Rochdale AFC 2Aug 28, 2000Third Division 2000-01
5. Won
  Halifax 0, Rochdale 2Feb 12, 2000Third Division 1999-00
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History

Seasons

Head-to-head

Last meetings with Shrewsbury, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Southend, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Hartlepool, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Leyton Orient, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Peterborough, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Lincoln City, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Mansfield, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Northampton, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Darlington, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Barnet, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Carlisle, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Exeter, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Torquay, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Macclesfield, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Plymouth, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with York, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Cheltenham, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Rotherham, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Hull City, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Chester, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Swansea, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Brighton, results for Rochdale

Last meetings with Halifax, results for Rochdale