'Footballing Justice' Served for Jubilant Rochdale

Full plans as Rochdale promotion heroes set for town hall celebration

The Dale claimed promotion back to League Two on Sunday following a tense penalty shootout

Hartlepool United's 2026/27 National League opponents confirmed as former duo experience Wembley glory

Rochdale claimed a penalty shoot-out win against Boreham Wood in Sunday’s National League promotion final.

'Footballing justice' served for jubilant Rochdale

Rochdale bounce back from missing the National League title to earn promotion via the play-offs in dramatic fashion.. • UK • One News Page: Monday, 11 May 2026

Rochdale return to English Football League with shootout win over Boreham Wood

May 10 - Rochdale's rollercoaster season ended in celebration and promotion to League Two with a 3-1 win on penalties over Boreham Wood in the National League playoff final at Wembley on Sunday, after coming from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Promotion Party On Tuesday

Dale, fresh from returning to the EFL after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Boreham Wood at Wembley Stadium, will bring the trophy home to Rochdale Town Hall Square. Join us at 6pm when Jimmy McNulty and his squad will appear on stage facing the Square and Packer Street, alongside the Mayor, to toast their success. Supporters are welcome to assemble on the Packer Street side of the square to get the best and safest view of the presentation.…

Promotion heroes set for town hall celebration – Rochdale Borough Council

Rochdale AFC’s promotion-winning team will meet fans in Rochdale on the evening of Tuesday, 12 May 2026 after attending a civic reception at the town hall.