Robbie Stockdale was pleased to see his Rochdale side battle back for a point in a 1-1 draw at Colchester.Conor Grant struck a 76th-minute equaliser for Dale, scoring with a close-range shot after Corey O’Keeffe had done well to pick him out in the area.It cancelled out Alan Judge’s spectacular 53rd-minute strike, which saw the midfielder collect Myles Kenlock’s pass and unleas...Full Story »

Conor Grant earned visitors Rochdale a point in a 1-1 draw at Colchester.Grant scored with a close-range shot in the 76th minute after Corey O’Keeffe had done well to pick him out in the area.John Akinde had gone close for Colchester in the 20th minute when he forced Dale goalkeeper Joel Coleman to save at his near post.And Coleman then saved Freddie Sears’ 20-yard effort shortly aft...Full Story »

Colchester could hand a debut to new signing Sam Hornby for the visit of Rochdale in Sky Bet League Two on Tuesday.Goalkeeper Hornby joined the Essex club on loan for the rest of the season from League Two rivals Bradford on January 31.The hosts will also be without captain Tommy Smith, who is away on international duty.The 31-year-old will miss the Rochdale match and Saturday’s trip to Le...Full Story »

Oldham goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler will miss the Sky Bet League Two clash with Rochdale because of international duty.Leutwiler is expected to be unavailable for 10 days in order to take part in Canada’s World Cup qualifying campaign.It is hoped that he will return in time for the Scunthorpe showdown a week later.Striker Zak Dearnley, meanwhile, has had his contract terminated by mutual co...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale admitted to feeling frustrated after his side were held to a goalless draw by Bradford at the Crown Oil Arena.Dale had the better chances in the first half and largely dominated the second but were unable to break the deadlock.“Hand on heart, I feel it’s two points dropped,” said Stockdale. “I felt we more than matched Bradford on the day...Full Story »

Bradford’s defence held out for a point in a goalless draw against Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena.The Bantams started and finished the game strongly, but in between Dale looked the more likely winners.The visitors were exposed in the seventh minute when Liam Kelly dispossessed Elliot Watt and sent an early pass forward. A neat touch from Josh Andrews set Conor Grant through and his first-...Full Story »

Rochdale new signing Luke Charman could go straight into the starting XI against Bradford on Saturday.The 24-year-old striker signed from Darlington earlier this week after scoring 12 goals in 16 games in National League North.Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale has no new injury concerns following their 2-0 loss to Tranmere last week.The fixture will be Dale’s first at home in over a month sin...Full Story »

Tranmere are set to hand a debut to Kane Hemmings when they entertain Rochdale.Rovers snapped up the striker from Burton for an undisclosed fee on a contract until the summer of 2024.They will check on the fitness of Elliott Nevitt, who suffered a calf injury against Salford.Callum McManaman and Nat Knight-Percival have recovered from Covid-19 and Kieron Morris should also be available.Rochdale ...Full Story »

Colchester’s League Two clash at home to Rochdale has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.The match at the JobServe Community Stadium was called off less than half an hour before kick-off following a second pitch inspection.“When we first got here at half one it was the first we knew that it might be in doubt which was a frustrating situation,” Rochdale manager Robbie...Full Story »

Colchester hope to welcome back Charlie Daniels against Rochdale on Saturday.Former Bournemouth defender Daniels has been on a lengthy list of U’s absentees after contracting Covid-19.Miles Welch-Hayes and Frank Nouble are also back training after injury and could make Hayden Mullins’ matchday squad for the Sky Bet League Two fixture.Shamal George (rib), Ryan Clampin (knee) and Noah ...Full Story »

Carlisle’s Zach Clough is unlikely to be available for Rochdale’s visit to Brunton Park on Boxing Day.The 26-year-old has not played for the Blues since their 2-1 FA cup loss to Shrewsbury when he was forced off in the first half.Carlisle boss Keith Millen will be hoping to make it back-to-back wins in the league for the first time this season.The Blues have had a two-week break afte...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale was relieved to see his Rochdale side finally land a result to match their performance as they ran out 3-0 winners against Newport at the Crown Oil Arena.Jake Beesley’s brace and Liam Kelly’s late strike secured a first win in seven League Two matches for Dale.“We’ve been threatening that kind of result for a while – I don’t think our results ...Full Story »

Jake Beesley’s brace helped Rochdale to their first win in seven League Two outings with a 3-0 victory against Newport.The in-form Beesley, who has now scored seven goals in his last eight league matches, also set up Liam Kelly for Dale’s third goal late on.The home side were ahead with their first attempt at goal just two minutes in, Conor Grant teeing up Beesley to send an accurate...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale has no fresh injury concerns as his side take on Newport.Midfielder Jimmy Keohane is sidelined with a broken foot sustained against Stevenage last month, but otherwise Stockdale has a fully fit squad.He was handed a boost last weekend with the return of Jimmy McNulty and Alex Newby, who could feature in the starting line-up again.Rochdale are currently 18th in L...Full Story »

Joey Barton praised the resilience of Bristol Rovers striker Aaron Collins after his two goals helped sink battling Rochdale in a 4-2 win.Rovers went ahead in the 10th minute when Antony Evans curled a free-kick beyond the reach of Jay Lynch and were two up in the 51st minute through Collins’ 25-yard rocket.But Rochdale replied nine minutes later when Jake Beesley flicked home a Corey O&rs...Full Story »

Aaron Collins netted twice as Bristol Rovers beat Rochdale 4-2 in a League Two thriller at the Memorial Stadium.Rovers went ahead in the 10th minute when Antony Evans curled a sweet free-kick beyond the reach of Jay Lynch from 20 yards after a foul by Eoghan O’Connell on Collins.The hosts increased their lead in the 51st minute through a 25-yard rocket from Collins. But Rochdale replied ni...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers are missing midfielder Sam Finley and defender Cian Harries for their clash with Rochdale.Both players were sent off in the 2-1 home defeat to Port Vale on Tuesday night and are suspended.Finley, one of Rovers’ most effective players, starts a three-match ban and his place in the team could be taken by winger Luke Thomas.“Obviously at this moment in time, we’ve g...Full Story »

Hartlepool hope to have forward duo Mark Cullen and Luke Molyneux available for the visit of Rochdale.Cullen had an awkward fall during his side’s FA Cup victory over Lincoln at the weekend and was taken off with an ankle problem.Molyneux played the full 90 minutes against the Imps but was nursing a tight calf which had forced him off during the previous match at Port Vale.However, new man...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Ryan Lowe was happy to see Luke Jephcott prove a point at his expense after coming off the bench to net an 86th-minute winner in the 2-1 FA cup second-round victory against Rochdale at Spotland.The Pilgrims were under the cosh after Aaron Morley had cancelled out Jordan Garrick’s first-half opener but Jephcott came off the bench late on to score with virtually his first to...Full Story »

Substitute Luke Jephcott grabbed a late winner for Plymouth at Rochdale to book a place in the third round of the FA Cup.Plymouth keeper Mike Cooper kept out efforts from Eoghan O’Connell and Jake Beesley as Rochdale made the early running at Spotland.But midfielder Jordon Garrick fired Plymouth ahead in the 18th minute of the second round tie.Ryan Broom’s cross from the right found ...Full Story »