Barrow goalkeeper Paul Farman produced a fine display to frustrate Rochdale in a goalless draw at Spotland.The home side started well and had a golden opportunity two minutes in when Matt Done played Tahvon Campbell in on goal but the striker was denied by Farman, who also kept out first-half efforts from Jimmy Keohane and Jimmy Ball.Barrow eventually settled and finished the opening half in the...Full Story »

Rochdale remain without three players for Saturday’s visit of Barrow in Sky Bet League Two.Dale have not lost a league game at home since October, a run of nine matches but defender Max Taylor is still sidelined with an ankle issue.He is not expected to return until April and manager Robbie Stockdale remains without defender Paul Downing and forward Josh Andrews.Both are “at the...Full Story »

Dominant Sutton returned to the automatic League Two promotion places with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Rochdale.Enzio Boldewijn bagged a fine first-half brace before Joe Kizzi’s super strike secured the points.Matt Gray’s side enjoy their home comforts and are unbeaten at the ground since October.Boldewijn put the hosts ahead with a stunning free-kick, his first goal of the season, ...Full Story »

Richie Bennett could be an option for Sutton manager Matt Gray ahead of their clash with Rochdale.The forward was sidelined following a wrist operation but is now back in contention.The U’s have also recalled Kylian Kouassi after a loan spell at Chesham United.Sutton are currently fifth in the Sky Bet League Two table but have won only one of their last six matches.There are no fresh injur...Full Story »

Paul Simpson was delighted after making a winning return to Brunton Park as resurgent Carlisle made it two wins on the spin with a 2-0 League Two victory over Rochdale.The Cumbrians have picked up maximum points in Simpson’s two games since returning to try to help the club maintain their proud Football League status.Omari Patrick, who netted the winner at Leyton Orient on Saturday, opened...Full Story »

Resurgent Carlisle secured a second-successive win as they pulled themselves three points clear of the League Two relegation places with a 2-0 victory at home to Rochdale.Omari Patrick, who scored the only goal in Paul Simpson’s first game back in charge of the club on Saturday, opened the scoring.And Tobi Sho-Silva secured the manager a welcome return to Brunton Park with his late second....Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson will be hoping his winning return to the club continues with the visit of Rochdale.Simpson will take charge of his first home game since being appointed Cumbrians manager for a second spell after victory at Leyton Orient on his comeback.A rare start for defender Jon Mellish was one of five changes made by Simpson as Carlisle won 1-0 to move out of the relegation zone.H...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady has backed his side to bounce back positively after their push for automatic promotion suffered a blip with a 1-0 defeat at Rochdale.Tahvon Campbell’s goal after 53 minutes separated the sides but in truth Rochdale were never really threatened after edging ahead.Brady’s men remain second in the table despite the defeat and the manager insists they will not ...Full Story »

Tahvon Campbell scored the only goal as Rochdale beat automatic promotion hopefuls Northampton 1-0 at the Crown Oil Arena.Rochdale created the best chance of the first half when Matt Done crossed for the incoming Jimmy Keohane and he fired goalwards only for Liam Roberts to pull off a good save.The Cobblers hit back when Jon Guthrie launched into an impressive run forward, powering through Dale&...Full Story »

Jimmy Keohane could make his long-awaited return for Rochdale in their Sky Bet League Two clash with high-flying Northampton.The 31-year-old midfielder has not played since November after breaking a bone in his foot but he returned to the bench for Tuesday’s clash with Port Vale.Dale were affected by illness in the squad against the Valiants but boss Robbie Stockdale is confident that is n...Full Story »

Rochdale snatched an unlikely point as James Ball scored a 93rd-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Port Vale.It was the home side’s first shot on target at the end of a game low on quality and goalmouth action.The visiting fans went into the break singing as Vale got the breakthrough in the final minute of the first period. Chris Hussey’s corner into the six-yard area was met by an ...Full Story »

Rochdale have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the visit of Port Vale.Dale ended a six-game run without a win in Sky Bet League Two when they won 2-1 at Scunthorpe at the weekend.Jimmy Keohane is still unavailable despite returning to training following a broken foot.Paul Downing (groin) is also out, as is Birmingham loanee Josh Andrews.Port Vale drew 1-1 at Tranmere last time out with boss Dar...Full Story »

Boss Robbie Stockdale is desperate to see Rochdale start games like they finish them after watching his side wake up in the second half to beat bottom club Scunthorpe.Dale trailed to Manny Onariase’s 13th-minute opener for the Iron but after Liam Kelly equalised not long after the restart, Max Taylor won it in the 83rd minute – earning the visitors a first victory of 2022.“It w...Full Story »

Rochdale came from behind to earn their first victory of 2022 as they beat struggling Scunthorpe 2-1.The bottom-of-the-table Iron had gone in front in the 13th minute when defender Manny Onariase scrambled home, only for second-half goals from Liam Kelly and Max Taylor to earn the visitors all three points.Dale had been distinctly second best in the opening 45 minutes.They fell behind to Onarias...Full Story »

Scunthorpe will have Hayden Hackney back for the visit of Rochdale on Saturday.The 19-year-old served a six-match ban for spitting at an opponent in the Iron’s game against Exeter last month.Defenders Lewis Thompson and Mason O’Malley have returned to training after recovering from hamstring injuries.Tom Pugh, though, will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury and is expec...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale was delighted with his struggling side’s grit and determination as they wiped out a two-goal deficit to pick up what could be a priceless point in their battle to avoid relegation in a 3-3 draw with Harrogate.The hosts, with only one league win since the end of October and just five points clear of the relegation places, looked down and out when Harrogate ...Full Story »

New signing Tahvon Campbell scored a late equaliser as relegation-threatened Rochdale completed a stirring fightback to snatch a valuable point at home to Harrogate.Campbell, a January capture from National League club Woking, marked his home debut with his first goal for the club.It completed a gritty fightback after Rochdale found themselves 3-1 down early in the second half. They remain only ...Full Story »

Paul Downing will be assessed for Rochdale as they prepare for their clash with Harrogate.The defender is set to have a scan for a groin injury.Luke Charman will also be assessed after picking up a knock to his knee, but manager Robbie Stockdale is hopeful the forward can be involved against Harrogate.Jimmy Keohane has returned to training but the weekend game will come too soon for him.Harrogat...Full Story »

Runaway Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green will look to continue their promotion drive when they host Rochdale.Rovers stretched their unbeaten league run to 17 matches with a 2-0 win over rivals Newport on Saturday, which moved them 10 points clear of closest challengers Tranmere and 14 ahead of third place.Winger Nicky Cadden returned to the side following a toe problem, while midfielder E...Full Story »

Luke Charman and Stephen Dooley will be eyeing starting berths when Rochdale host Salford in League Two on Saturday.Striker Charman and midfielder Dooley stepped off the bench at half-time at Colchester on Tuesday, helping to inject impetus into the Rochdale attack.And now boss Robbie Stockdale could look to freshen up his starting XI by promoting the duo from the off.Conor Grant netted in Tuesd...Full Story »