MATCH PREVIEW: ROCHDALE AFC (H)

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The Blues face Rochdale AFC tomorrow at Brunton Park in the Enterprise National League.

Here are all the details you need regarding the encounter and our opponents:

 

MATCH DETAILS

Opponents – Rochdale AFC

Competition – Enterprise National League

Location – Brunton Park

Date – Saturday 27 September 2025

Time – 3pm

 

FACTFILE

Founded – 1907

Nickname – The Dale

Manager – Jimmy McNulty

Previous season finish – 4th in the National League

 

OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH

After netting 16 goals for Hartlepool United in the 2024/25 campaign, Mani Dieseruvwe reaffirmed his reputation as one of the National League’s most dependable goal threats.

The striker opted for a new challenge in the summer, signing a two-year deal with Rochdale after rejecting a contract extension at The Prestige Group Stadium.

He’s hit the ground running at Crown Oil Arena, currently sitting second in the Enterprise National League scoring charts with seven goals — two behind Regan Linney.

 

RECENT RESULTS

Tuesday 23 September – Rochdale AFC 4-1 Solihull Moors

Saturday 13 September – Truro City 0-1 Rochdale AFC

Saturday 6 September – Rochdale AFC 2-0 Braintree Town

Saturday 30 August – Wealdstone 1-3 Rochdale AFC

Monday 25 August – Rochdale AFC 1-0 Sutton United

 

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are still available to purchase - buy online to avoid the matchday queues by clicking HERE!

 

HOW TO WATCH/ LISTEN.

UK-based supporters will be able to listen to the game on BBC Radio Cumbria via BBC Sounds. Non-UK residents can also hear the commentary via BBC.com and the BBC App.

 

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee - Ollie Yates

Assistant Referee 1 - Michael Burrows

Assistant Referee 2 - Steven Lawson

Fourth Official - Thomas Wilson

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