Rochdale

Rochdale

1st in English National League
Joe Thompson, ex-Rochdale midfielder, dies aged 36 after third cancer battle Joe Thompson, ex-Rochdale midfielder, dies aged 36 after third cancer battle

Former Rochdale defender Joe Thompson died on Thursday after a third battle with cancer, the club announced on Friday.

English football on the brink: Premier League weathering storm of no fans, but lower leagues are in trouble English football on the brink: Premier League weathering storm of no fans, but lower leagues are in trouble

The coronavirus pandemic has hurt English football in 2020, but the longer fans are unable to attend matches, the worse it could get for all clubs.

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Away from the Premier League, coronavirus makes for an uncertain future Away from the Premier League, coronavirus makes for an uncertain future

When he went into business away from football, Ian Henderson wanted to set up his financial future. Coronavirus has made the move even more shrewd.

Veteran 40-year-old Wilbraham earns Rochdale FA Cup replay against Newcastle Veteran 40-year-old Wilbraham earns Rochdale FA Cup replay against Newcastle

Veteran striker Aaron Wilbraham came off the bench to earn third-tier Rochdale a 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle United in the FA Cup.

Man United survive shootout scare vs. Rochdale Man United survive shootout scare vs. Rochdale

Manchester United's current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Carabao Cup.

Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson - who beat cancer twice - forced to retire at 29 Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson - who beat cancer twice - forced to retire at 29

Joe Thompson has announced his decision after being unable to overcome a hamstring injury sustained on the opening day of the League One season.

Todd Kane penalty secures Oxford's League One status Todd Kane penalty secures Oxford's League One status

Rochdale draw clear of relegation zone Rochdale draw clear of relegation zone

Charlie Wyke denies Rochdale at the death Charlie Wyke denies Rochdale at the death

Steven Gerrard's cousin helps restrain pitch invader at Oldham vs. Rochdale Steven Gerrard's cousin helps restrain pitch invader at Oldham vs. Rochdale

Oldham boss Richie Wellens said: "If he's a fan running on the pitch he's picking on the wrong lad in Gerrard because I've seen him box.

National League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Rochdale 39 +46 94
2 York City 39 +68 92
3 Carlisle United 39 +27 78
4 Boreham Wood 39 +28 74
5 Scunthorpe United 39 +16 73
6 Forest Green Rove.. 39 +19 68
7 FC Halifax Town 39 +7 62
8 Southend United 37 +25 61
9 Hartlepool United 38 +4 57
10 Woking 37 +10 52
11 Wealdstone 38 -9 48
12 Tamworth 39 -14 48
13 Boston United 39 -9 47
14 Altrincham 38 -11 46
15 Solihull Moors 38 -4 44
16 Yeovil Town 38 -14 44
17 Sutton United 39 -13 43
18 Aldershot Town 38 -10 42
19 Eastleigh 39 -20 42
20 Brackley Town 39 -27 37
21 Gateshead 39 -37 37
22 Morecambe 39 -24 34
23 Braintree Town 39 -29 34
24 Truro City 39 -29 28
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Emmanuel Diese.. 24 33 6
10 Devante Rodney 7 36 7
Manny Duku 7 28 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
14 Tobi Adebayo-R.. 9 30 1
10 Devante Rodney 7 36 7
2 Kyron Gordon 6 38 6