Rochdale AFC Secures 2-0 Victory Against Oldham Athletic

Rochdale AFC lifted themselves off the foot of the League Two table with a 2-0 victory against Oldham Athletic in their Greater Manchester derby on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The match took place at the Crown Oil Arena, where the home side took an early lead just seven minutes into the game.

Charlie Tasker and Jonny Smith combined effectively down the right flank, with Tasker delivering a low cross that was met by Dan Moss, who swept the ball into the roof of the net. Oldham's Mike Fondop had a chance to equalise in the 25th minute but missed an open goal, sliding the ball wide after a mistake from Rochdale goalkeeper Nils Ramming, who was dispossessed by Keenan Appiah-Forson.

The visitors continued to press for an equaliser after the interval, with Kane Drummond's delivery across the face of goal eluding both Fondop and substitute Calum Kavanagh. However, Rochdale struck again in the 62nd minute, doubling their lead. A kick from Oldham keeper Matt Hudson was met by Baba Adeeko, who headed the ball forward to Dajaune Brown. Brown advanced into the penalty area, sidestepped defender Donervon Daniels, and fired a powerful shot into the bottom corner.

This victory not only boosts Rochdale's position in the league but also provides a much-needed morale boost as they aim to climb further away from the relegation zone. The team will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures as they seek to improve their standing in League Two.