Rochdale AFC to Host Liverpool U21 in EFL Trophy on September 21

Rochdale AFC will face Liverpool U21 in the EFL Trophy at Crown Oil Arena on Tuesday, September 21, 2026, as they seek to capitalise on home advantage.

By Rochdale Daily Newsdesk 20 Sep 2026 · 14:58 UTC

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Rochdale AFC to Host Liverpool U21 in EFL Trophy on September 21 — Image: Rochdale Daily

Rochdale AFC is set to play against Liverpool U21 in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, September 21, 2026. The match will take place at the Crown Oil Arena, providing an opportunity for the home side to showcase their skills against a strong opponent.

This fixture is part of the EFL Trophy, a competition that allows clubs from different tiers of English football to compete against each other. The match is particularly significant for Rochdale, as they aim to leverage their home advantage to secure a victory.

Fans are encouraged to attend and support their team, with the match expected to draw a good crowd. The club's matchday programme, The Voice of Spotland, will be available for supporters, offering insights and updates on the game.

As the match approaches, both teams will be preparing intensively, and local supporters will be hoping for a positive outcome that could boost Rochdale's campaign in the tournament.

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