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Seasons

Every season we hold for Rochdale AFC, 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 AFC season by season
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2024-25National LeaguePromotion - League Two (Play Offs: Quarter-finals)446211114694474
2023-24National League1146161416696462
2022-23League TwoRelegation - National League244691126467038
2021-22League Two1846121717515953
2020-21League OneRelegation - League Two2146111421617847
2019-20League One183410618395736
2018-19League One164615922548754
2017-18League One2046111817495751
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Head-to-head

How Rochdale AFC 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.

  • Shrewsbury TownRochdale AFC: won 15, drew 6, lost 9 of 30 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 15 of their 30 meetings with Shrewsbury Town

    Rochdale AFC: won 15, drew 6, lost 9 of 30 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 47, Shrewsbury Town 43

    The meetings we hold go back to September 23, 2000.

    Last meetings with Shrewsbury Town, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Shrewsbury Town 2League One 2020-21
    2. Won
      Shrewsbury Town 1, Rochdale AFC 2League One 2020-21
    3. Won
      Rochdale AFC 1, Shrewsbury Town 0League One 2019-20
    4. Drew
      Shrewsbury Town 0, Rochdale AFC 0League One 2019-20
    5. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Shrewsbury Town 1League One 2018-19
    Go to the Shrewsbury Town team page
  • Southend UnitedRochdale AFC: won 8, drew 8, lost 11 of 27 meetingsSouthend United have won 11 of their 27 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 8, drew 8, lost 11 of 27 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 31, Southend United 36

    The meetings we hold go back to September 30, 2000.

    Last meetings with Southend United, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Drew
      Southend United 1, Rochdale AFC 1National League 2024-25
    2. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Southend United 1National League 2024-25
    3. Won
      Southend United 1, Rochdale AFC 2National League 2023-24
    4. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 2, Southend United 2National League 2023-24
    5. Won
      Southend United 0, Rochdale AFC 3League One 2019-20
    Go to the Southend United team page
  • Scunthorpe UnitedRochdale AFC: won 8, drew 9, lost 9 of 26 meetingsScunthorpe United have won 9 of their 26 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 8, drew 9, lost 9 of 26 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 35, Scunthorpe United 40

    The meetings we hold go back to August 26, 2000.

    Last meetings with Scunthorpe United, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Scunthorpe United 1, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2021-22
    2. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 0, Scunthorpe United 0League Two 2021-22
    3. Won
      Rochdale AFC 3, Scunthorpe United 1League One 2018-19
    4. Drew
      Scunthorpe United 3, Rochdale AFC 3League One 2018-19
    5. Drew
      Scunthorpe United 1, Rochdale AFC 1League One 2017-18
    Go to the Scunthorpe United team page
  • Lincoln CityRochdale AFC: won 5, drew 10, lost 8 of 23 meetingsLincoln City have won 8 of their 23 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 5, drew 10, lost 8 of 23 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 28, Lincoln City 37

    The meetings we hold go back to December 16, 2000.

    Last meetings with Lincoln City, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Lincoln City 1, Rochdale AFC 2League One 2020-21
    2. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Lincoln City 2League One 2020-21
    3. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Lincoln City 1League One 2019-20
    4. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Lincoln City 1League Two 2009-10
    5. Won
      Lincoln City 1, Rochdale AFC 3League Two 2009-10
    Go to the Lincoln City team page
  • Hartlepool UnitedRochdale AFC: won 10, drew 6, lost 6 of 22 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 10 of their 22 meetings with Hartlepool United

    Rochdale AFC: won 10, drew 6, lost 6 of 22 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 37, Hartlepool United 22

    The meetings we hold go back to October 14, 2000.

    Last meetings with Hartlepool United, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Rochdale AFC 5, Hartlepool United 1National League 2024-25
    2. Won
      Hartlepool United 0, Rochdale AFC 3National League 2024-25
    3. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Hartlepool United 1National League 2023-24
    4. Won
      Hartlepool United 2, Rochdale AFC 3National League 2023-24
    5. Lost
      Hartlepool United 2, Rochdale AFC 0League Two 2022-23
    Go to the Hartlepool United team page
  • Chesterfield FCRochdale AFC: won 5, drew 9, lost 8 of 22 meetingsChesterfield FC have won 8 of their 22 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 5, drew 9, lost 8 of 22 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 32, Chesterfield FC 35

    The meetings we hold go back to October 17, 2000.

    Last meetings with Chesterfield FC, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Drew
      Chesterfield FC 2, Rochdale AFC 2National League 2023-24
    2. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 1, Chesterfield FC 2National League 2023-24
    3. Won
      Chesterfield FC 1, Rochdale AFC 3League One 2016-17
    4. Won
      Rochdale AFC 3, Chesterfield FC 0League One 2016-17
    5. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 2, Chesterfield FC 3League One 2015-16
    Go to the Chesterfield FC team page
  • Leyton OrientRochdale AFC: won 9, drew 3, lost 10 of 22 meetingsLeyton Orient have won 10 of their 22 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 9, drew 3, lost 10 of 22 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 35, Leyton Orient 32

    The meetings we hold go back to December 23, 2000.

    Last meetings with Leyton Orient, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Leyton Orient 2, Rochdale AFC 1League Two 2022-23
    2. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Leyton Orient 1League Two 2022-23
    3. Lost
      Leyton Orient 3, Rochdale AFC 1League Two 2021-22
    4. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 2, Leyton Orient 2League Two 2021-22
    5. Won
      Rochdale AFC 1, Leyton Orient 0League One 2014-15
    Go to the Leyton Orient team page
  • Mansfield TownRochdale AFC: won 9, drew 3, lost 8 of 20 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 9 of their 20 meetings with Mansfield Town

    Rochdale AFC: won 9, drew 3, lost 8 of 20 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 25, Mansfield Town 17

    The meetings we hold go back to November 11, 2000.

    Last meetings with Mansfield Town, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Drew
      Mansfield Town 1, Rochdale AFC 1League Two 2022-23
    2. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Mansfield Town 1League Two 2022-23
    3. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Mansfield Town 1League Two 2021-22
    4. Drew
      Mansfield Town 1, Rochdale AFC 1League Two 2021-22
    5. Lost
      Mansfield Town 3, Rochdale AFC 0League Two 2013-14
    Go to the Mansfield Town team page
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  • Darlington FCRochdale AFC: won 9, drew 5, lost 6 of 20 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 9 of their 20 meetings with Darlington FC

    Rochdale AFC: won 9, drew 5, lost 6 of 20 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 30, Darlington FC 19

    The meetings we hold go back to August 12, 2000.

    Last meetings with Darlington FC, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Darlington FC 1League Two 2009-10
    2. Won
      Darlington FC 0, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2009-10
    3. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Darlington FC 2League Two 2008-09
    4. Won
      Darlington FC 1, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2008-09
    5. Won
      Rochdale AFC 3, Darlington FC 1League Two 2007-08
    Go to the Darlington FC team page
  • Macclesfield TownRochdale AFC: won 9, drew 6, lost 5 of 20 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 9 of their 20 meetings with Macclesfield Town

    Rochdale AFC: won 9, drew 6, lost 5 of 20 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 34, Macclesfield Town 21

    The meetings we hold go back to October 24, 2000.

    Last meetings with Macclesfield Town, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Macclesfield Town 0, Rochdale AFC 1League Two 2009-10
    2. Won
      Rochdale AFC 3, Macclesfield Town 0League Two 2009-10
    3. Won
      Macclesfield Town 0, Rochdale AFC 1League Two 2008-09
    4. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Macclesfield Town 1League Two 2008-09
    5. Drew
      Macclesfield Town 2, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2007-08
    Go to the Macclesfield Town team page
  • Barnet FCRochdale AFC: won 5, drew 5, lost 8 of 18 meetingsBarnet FC have won 8 of their 18 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 5, drew 5, lost 8 of 18 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 20, Barnet FC 25

    The meetings we hold go back to November 4, 2000.

    Last meetings with Barnet FC, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Barnet FC 4National League 2024-25
    2. Lost
      Barnet FC 2, Rochdale AFC 1National League 2024-25
    3. Lost
      Barnet FC 2, Rochdale AFC 0National League 2023-24
    4. Won
      Rochdale AFC 4, Barnet FC 2National League 2023-24
    5. Drew
      Barnet FC 0, Rochdale AFC 0League Two 2012-13
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  • Carlisle UnitedRochdale AFC: won 6, drew 4, lost 8 of 18 meetingsCarlisle United have won 8 of their 18 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 6, drew 4, lost 8 of 18 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 27, Carlisle United 23

    The meetings we hold go back to September 9, 2000.

    Last meetings with Carlisle United, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Carlisle United 1League Two 2022-23
    2. Drew
      Carlisle United 3, Rochdale AFC 3League Two 2022-23
    3. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Carlisle United 0League Two 2021-22
    4. Lost
      Carlisle United 2, Rochdale AFC 0League Two 2021-22
    5. Lost
      Carlisle United 2, Rochdale AFC 1League One 2011-12
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  • Exeter CityRochdale AFC: won 7, drew 5, lost 6 of 18 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 7 of their 18 meetings with Exeter City

    Rochdale AFC: won 7, drew 5, lost 6 of 18 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 27, Exeter City 26

    The meetings we hold go back to October 28, 2000.

    Last meetings with Exeter City, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Exeter City 2, Rochdale AFC 0League Two 2021-22
    2. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Exeter City 1League Two 2021-22
    3. Won
      Exeter City 0, Rochdale AFC 1League Two 2013-14
    4. Won
      Rochdale AFC 3, Exeter City 1League Two 2013-14
    5. Won
      Exeter City 1, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2012-13
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  • Torquay UnitedRochdale AFC: won 10, drew 1, lost 7 of 18 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 10 of their 18 meetings with Torquay United

    Rochdale AFC: won 10, drew 1, lost 7 of 18 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 26, Torquay United 25

    The meetings we hold go back to September 16, 2000.

    Last meetings with Torquay United, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Torquay United 2, Rochdale AFC 1League Two 2013-14
    2. Won
      Rochdale AFC 1, Torquay United 0League Two 2013-14
    3. Won
      Rochdale AFC 1, Torquay United 0League Two 2012-13
    4. Lost
      Torquay United 4, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2012-13
    5. Lost
      Torquay United 5, Rochdale AFC 0League Two 2009-10
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  • Plymouth ArgyleRochdale AFC: won 6, drew 5, lost 6 of 17 meetingsRochdale AFC and Plymouth Argyle have won 6 each in 17 meetings

    Rochdale AFC: won 6, drew 5, lost 6 of 17 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 21, Plymouth Argyle 21

    The meetings we hold go back to May 1, 2001.

    Last meetings with Plymouth Argyle, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 1, Plymouth Argyle 2FA Cup 2021-22
    2. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 0, Plymouth Argyle 0League One 2020-21
    3. Won
      Plymouth Argyle 0, Rochdale AFC 4League One 2020-21
    4. Lost
      Plymouth Argyle 5, Rochdale AFC 1League One 2018-19
    5. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 1, Plymouth Argyle 2League One 2018-19
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  • York CityRochdale AFC: won 4, drew 6, lost 6 of 16 meetingsYork City have won 6 of their 16 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 4, drew 6, lost 6 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 17, York City 20

    The meetings we hold go back to September 12, 2000.

    Last meetings with York City, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, York City 4National League 2024-25
    2. Lost
      York City 1, Rochdale AFC 0National League 2024-25
    3. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 0, York City 0National League 2023-24
    4. Won
      York City 1, Rochdale AFC 3National League 2023-24
    5. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 0, York City 0League Two 2013-14
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  • Cheltenham TownRochdale AFC: won 6, drew 7, lost 3 of 16 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 6 of their 16 meetings with Cheltenham Town

    Rochdale AFC: won 6, drew 7, lost 3 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 23, Cheltenham Town 14

    The meetings we hold go back to October 21, 2000.

    Last meetings with Cheltenham Town, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Cheltenham Town 0League Two 2013-14
    2. Won
      Cheltenham Town 1, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2013-14
    3. Drew
      Cheltenham Town 0, Rochdale AFC 0League Two 2012-13
    4. Won
      Rochdale AFC 4, Cheltenham Town 1League Two 2012-13
    5. Won
      Cheltenham Town 1, Rochdale AFC 4League Two 2009-10
    Go to the Cheltenham Town team page
  • Kidderminster HarriersRochdale AFC: won 3, drew 5, lost 4 of 12 meetingsKidderminster Harriers have won 4 of their 12 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 3, drew 5, lost 4 of 12 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 9, Kidderminster Harriers 10

    The meetings we hold go back to October 6, 2000.

    Last meetings with Kidderminster Harriers, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Kidderminster Harriers 0National League 2023-24
    2. Drew
      Kidderminster Harriers 1, Rochdale AFC 1National League 2023-24
    3. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Kidderminster Harriers 1League Two 2004-05
    4. Lost
      Kidderminster Harriers 2, Rochdale AFC 1League Two 2004-05
    5. Won
      Kidderminster Harriers 0, Rochdale AFC 1Third Division 2003-04
    Go to the Kidderminster Harriers team page
  • Blackpool FCRochdale AFC: won 5, drew 3, lost 3 of 11 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 5 of their 11 meetings with Blackpool FC

    Rochdale AFC: won 5, drew 3, lost 3 of 11 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 13, Blackpool FC 9

    The meetings we hold go back to December 2, 2000.

    Last meetings with Blackpool FC, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Rochdale AFC 1, Blackpool FC 0League One 2020-21
    2. Lost
      Blackpool FC 1, Rochdale AFC 0League One 2020-21
    3. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 0, Blackpool FC 0League One 2019-20
    4. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Blackpool FC 1League One 2018-19
    5. Drew
      Blackpool FC 2, Rochdale AFC 2League One 2018-19
    Go to the Blackpool FC team page
  • Hull CityRochdale AFC: won 3, drew 0, lost 7 of 10 meetingsHull City have won 7 of their 10 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 3, drew 0, lost 7 of 10 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 9, Hull City 20

    The meetings we hold go back to December 26, 2000.

    Last meetings with Hull City, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Hull City 2, Rochdale AFC 0League One 2020-21
    2. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Hull City 3League One 2020-21
    3. Lost
      Hull City 1, Rochdale AFC 0Third Division 2003-04
    4. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Hull City 2Third Division 2003-04
    5. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Hull City 1Third Division 2002-03
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  • Brighton & Hove AlbionRochdale AFC: won 0, drew 3, lost 1 of 4 meetingsBrighton & Hove Albion have won 1 of their 4 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 0, drew 3, lost 1 of 4 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 6, Brighton & Hove Albion 7

    The meetings we hold go back to August 19, 2000.

    Last meetings with Brighton & Hove Albion, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 2League One 2010-11
    2. Drew
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Rochdale AFC 2League One 2010-11
    3. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Brighton & Hove Albion 1Third Division 2000-01
    4. Lost
      Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Rochdale AFC 1Third Division 2000-01
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  • Halifax TownRochdale AFC: won 3, drew 0, lost 1 of 4 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 3 of their 4 meetings with Halifax Town

    Rochdale AFC: won 3, drew 0, lost 1 of 4 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 6, Halifax Town 3

    The meetings we hold go back to August 28, 2000.

    Last meetings with Halifax Town, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Halifax Town 1, Rochdale AFC 2Third Division 2001-02
    2. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Halifax Town 0Third Division 2001-02
    3. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Halifax Town 1Third Division 2000-01
    4. Won
      Halifax Town 1, Rochdale AFC 2Third Division 2000-01
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  • Cardiff CityRochdale AFC: won 0, drew 2, lost 0 of 2 meetingsAll 2 meetings between Rochdale AFC and Cardiff City were draws

    Rochdale AFC: won 0, drew 2, lost 0 of 2 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 1, Cardiff City 1

    The meetings we hold go back to September 2, 2000.

    Last meetings with Cardiff City, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Drew
      Cardiff City 0, Rochdale AFC 0Third Division 2000-01
    2. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Cardiff City 1Third Division 2000-01
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