Our National League Cup campaign continues with the visit of Blackburn Rovers Under-21s for consecutive seasons.
Read on for key information and all the timings.
ADMISSION DETAILS
Tickets for all four of our National League Cup group games are free. You can claim yours online via our ticketing provider Fanbase HERE, which is the easiest way to access the stadium.
Additionally, they can be picked up from the Ticket Office and Club Shop on matchday. Please note that all supporters planning to attend the fixture must register for a ticket.
The stadium will be unsegregated with the David Kilpatrick Main Stand open for supporters. Simply scan your mobile device or match ticket at your designated turnstile for easy entry. Turnstiles will open at 5.30pm, with entrance via gates 4-6 of the Main Stand and through the Main Reception.
Please leave enough time before kick-off to claim your ticket in order to avoid disruption at the ground.
SPONSORS
Jute Sports have kindly sponsored all four of our National League Cup group games.
They have set up a giveaway on their Instagram page, for supporters to win a framed and signed Rochdale Home Shirt.
The agency will be running a poll for fans to vote for the Man of the Match so keep your eye out on their pages on matchday.
CLUB SHOP
Our store will be opening at 4pm, open for three hours before kick-off.
Pop-in and purchase some of our 2025/26 kits, leisurewear and more.
Otherwise, you can buy 24/7 HERE.
FOOD & DRINK
The Dale Bar will be opening at 5pm until 6.30pm and to be re-opened at half-time.
Please note that the Andrew Kelly Lettings Bar will be open but the 1907 Lounge will be closed.
The kiosks in the Main Stand as well as at the Lettings Bar will be open, serving food courtesy of Scratch Catering.
FOLLOW THE GAME
The match is available to watch for free via the Enterprise National League’s official YouTube channel.
You can also listen to full match commentary via Dale Player, where you can sign up HERE.
THE OPPOSITION
Blackburn currently prop up the table following a 2-0 defeat at Brackley Town in their opening game. Dale completed a 4-1 win over Rovers in November of last year, with Ian Henderson and Aidan Barlow amongst the scorers.
OFFICIALS
Referee | Gareth Thomas.
Assistants | William Vaughan & Andrew Daniels.
Fourth Official | Alan Hull.
