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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.

  • Bristol RoversRochdale AFC: won 12, drew 10, lost 8 of 30 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 12 of their 30 meetings with Bristol Rovers

    Rochdale AFC: won 12, drew 10, lost 8 of 30 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 39, Bristol Rovers 32

    The meetings we hold go back to November 10, 2001.

    Last meetings with Bristol Rovers, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Bristol Rovers 1, Rochdale AFC 0FA Cup 2022-23
    2. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 3, Bristol Rovers 4League Two 2021-22
    3. Lost
      Bristol Rovers 4, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2021-22
    4. Won
      Bristol Rovers 1, Rochdale AFC 2League One 2020-21
    5. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Bristol Rovers 1League One 2020-21
    Go to the Bristol Rovers 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
  • Bury FCRochdale AFC: won 10, drew 9, lost 7 of 26 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 10 of their 26 meetings with Bury FC

    Rochdale AFC: won 10, drew 9, lost 7 of 26 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 31, Bury FC 22

    The meetings we hold go back to December 21, 2002.

    Last meetings with Bury FC, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Bury FC 0, Rochdale AFC 2League One 2017-18
    2. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 0, Bury FC 0League One 2017-18
    3. Won
      Bury FC 0, Rochdale AFC 1League One 2016-17
    4. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Bury FC 0League One 2016-17
    5. Won
      Rochdale AFC 3, Bury FC 0League One 2015-16
    Go to the Bury FC 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
  • Oxford UnitedRochdale AFC: won 6, drew 5, lost 12 of 23 meetingsOxford United have won 12 of their 23 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 6, drew 5, lost 12 of 23 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 26, Oxford United 37

    The meetings we hold go back to August 11, 2001.

    Last meetings with Oxford United, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 3, Oxford United 4League One 2020-21
    2. Lost
      Oxford United 3, Rochdale AFC 1League One 2020-21
    3. Lost
      Oxford United 3, Rochdale AFC 0League One 2019-20
    4. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 0, Oxford United 0League One 2018-19
    5. Lost
      Oxford United 4, Rochdale AFC 2League One 2018-19
    Go to the Oxford United 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
  • Northampton TownRochdale AFC: won 9, drew 9, lost 4 of 22 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 9 of their 22 meetings with Northampton Town

    Rochdale AFC: won 9, drew 9, lost 4 of 22 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 30, Northampton Town 29

    The meetings we hold go back to October 11, 2003.

    Last meetings with Northampton Town, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 1, Northampton Town 1League Two 2022-23
    2. Lost
      Northampton Town 3, Rochdale AFC 0League Two 2022-23
    3. Won
      Rochdale AFC 1, Northampton Town 0League Two 2021-22
    4. Won
      Northampton Town 1, Rochdale AFC 3League Two 2021-22
    5. Drew
      Northampton Town 0, Rochdale AFC 0League One 2020-21
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • 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
    Go to the Torquay United team page
  • 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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  • Doncaster RoversRochdale AFC: won 2, drew 5, lost 9 of 16 meetingsDoncaster Rovers have won 9 of their 16 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 2, drew 5, lost 9 of 16 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 19, Doncaster Rovers 31

    The meetings we hold go back to October 21, 2003.

    Last meetings with Doncaster Rovers, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Doncaster Rovers 4, Rochdale AFC 3League Two 2022-23
    2. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 1, Doncaster Rovers 2League Two 2022-23
    3. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 1, Doncaster Rovers 2League One 2020-21
    4. Lost
      Doncaster Rovers 1, Rochdale AFC 0League One 2020-21
    5. Drew
      Doncaster Rovers 1, Rochdale AFC 1League One 2019-20
    Go to the Doncaster Rovers team page
  • 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
  • Boston UnitedRochdale AFC: won 7, drew 3, lost 4 of 14 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 7 of their 14 meetings with Boston United

    Rochdale AFC: won 7, drew 3, lost 4 of 14 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 23, Boston United 14

    The meetings we hold go back to October 26, 2002.

    Last meetings with Boston United, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 2, Boston United 3National League 2024-25
    2. Won
      Boston United 0, Rochdale AFC 3National League 2024-25
    3. Won
      Boston United 1, Rochdale AFC 2FA Cup 2019-20
    4. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 0, Boston United 0FA Cup 2019-20
    5. Won
      Rochdale AFC 4, Boston United 0League Two 2006-07
    Go to the Boston United team page
  • Yeovil TownRochdale AFC: won 6, drew 2, lost 4 of 12 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 6 of their 12 meetings with Yeovil Town

    Rochdale AFC: won 6, drew 2, lost 4 of 12 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 17, Yeovil Town 12

    The meetings we hold go back to August 9, 2003.

    Last meetings with Yeovil Town, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Won
      Rochdale AFC 4, Yeovil Town 0National League 2024-25
    2. Won
      Yeovil Town 0, Rochdale AFC 1National League 2024-25
    3. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Yeovil Town 1League One 2014-15
    4. Won
      Yeovil Town 0, Rochdale AFC 3League One 2014-15
    5. Lost
      Yeovil Town 3, Rochdale AFC 1League One 2011-12
    Go to the Yeovil 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
  • 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
    Go to the Hull City team page
  • Swansea CityRochdale AFC: won 2, drew 3, lost 3 of 8 meetingsSwansea City have won 3 of their 8 meetings with Rochdale AFC

    Rochdale AFC: won 2, drew 3, lost 3 of 8 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 8, Swansea City 9

    The meetings we hold go back to October 9, 2001.

    Last meetings with Swansea City, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Drew
      Swansea City 2, Rochdale AFC 2League Two 2004-05
    2. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Swansea City 2League Two 2004-05
    3. Drew
      Swansea City 1, Rochdale AFC 1Third Division 2003-04
    4. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 0, Swansea City 1Third Division 2003-04
    5. Lost
      Rochdale AFC 1, Swansea City 2Third Division 2002-03
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  • Huddersfield TownRochdale AFC: won 1, drew 4, lost 1 of 6 meetingsRochdale AFC and Huddersfield Town have won 1 each in 6 meetings

    Rochdale AFC: won 1, drew 4, lost 1 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 10, Huddersfield Town 8

    The meetings we hold go back to September 16, 2003.

    Last meetings with Huddersfield Town, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Drew
      Huddersfield Town 2, Rochdale AFC 2League One 2011-12
    2. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 2, Huddersfield Town 2League One 2011-12
    3. Lost
      Huddersfield Town 2, Rochdale AFC 1League One 2010-11
    4. Won
      Rochdale AFC 3, Huddersfield Town 0League One 2010-11
    5. Drew
      Huddersfield Town 1, Rochdale AFC 1Third Division 2003-04
    Go to the Huddersfield Town team page
  • Cambridge UnitedRochdale AFC: won 2, drew 4, lost 0 of 6 meetingsRochdale AFC have won 2 of their 6 meetings with Cambridge United

    Rochdale AFC: won 2, drew 4, lost 0 of 6 meetings

    Goals: Rochdale AFC 10, Cambridge United 8

    The meetings we hold go back to September 17, 2002.

    Last meetings with Cambridge United, results for Rochdale AFC

    1. Drew
      Cambridge United 0, Rochdale AFC 0League Two 2004-05
    2. Won
      Rochdale AFC 2, Cambridge United 1League Two 2004-05
    3. Drew
      Cambridge United 0, Rochdale AFC 0Third Division 2003-04
    4. Drew
      Rochdale AFC 2, Cambridge United 2Third Division 2003-04
    5. Drew
      Cambridge United 2, Rochdale AFC 2Third Division 2002-03
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