Rochdale AFC Secures 2-0 Victory Against Oldham Athletic in League Two
Rochdale climbed off the bottom of the League Two table with a 2-0 win against Oldham Athletic in a closely contested Greater Manchester derby on 19 September 2026.
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 19 September 2026. The match took place at the Crown Oil Arena, where the home side made a strong start, taking the lead just seven minutes into the game.
Dan Moss opened the scoring for Rochdale, finishing a low cross from Charlie Tasker after a well-executed move down the right flank. Oldham's Mike Fondop had a golden opportunity to equalise in the 25th minute but missed an open goal after a mistake from Rochdale goalkeeper Nils Ramming, who was dispossessed by Keenan Appiah-Forson.
Despite Oldham's attempts to press for an equaliser, including a near miss from Fondop and a dangerous delivery from Kane Drummond, they were unable to convert their chances. Rochdale doubled their lead in the 62nd minute when Dajaune Brown capitalised on a defensive error, driving the ball into the bottom corner after a well-placed header from Baba Adeeko.
This victory marks a significant moment for Rochdale, as it is their first win of the season, moving them up the League Two standings. The result leaves Oldham reflecting on missed opportunities, having suffered their first derby defeat in a decade.
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