Rochdale

Rochdale

3rd 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 Carlisle United 18 +15 39
2 Boreham Wood 18 +16 38
3 Rochdale 15 +22 37
4 Scunthorpe United 17 +15 36
5 Forest Green Rove.. 17 +13 35
6 York City 17 +22 33
7 Southend United 17 +13 29
8 Wealdstone 18 +3 28
9 Hartlepool United 18 +6 26
10 FC Halifax Town 18 -3 25
11 Tamworth 17 -3 25
12 Solihull Moors 18 -5 23
13 Eastleigh 18 -4 22
14 Woking 18 +1 21
15 Altrincham 18 -5 20
16 Brackley Town 17 -6 20
17 Boston United 18 -8 20
18 Yeovil Town 18 -9 20
19 Gateshead 18 -16 19
20 Aldershot Town 18 -8 13
21 Sutton United 18 -11 13
22 Braintree Town 18 -13 13
23 Morecambe 17 -20 13
24 Truro City 18 -15 12
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Emmanuel Diese.. 11 13 2
10 Devante Rodney 4 13 4
4 Ryan East 3 13 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Devante Rodney 4 13 4
8 Harvey Gilmour 3 14 0
33 Sam Beckwith 3 14 1