Jimmy McNulty’s men have taken an incredible 85 points, with 11 games remaining.
27 wins from our 35 games so far, along with four draws, have seen us top the Enterprise National League as it stands.
Our previous record total was 82, which was achieved in the 2009/10 promotion campaign. This betters 81 (2013/14) and 80 (2007/08) under the three-points-for-a-win system.
Under the old two points-per-win system, last used during the 1980/81 season, Dale’s record points haul was 62, achieved in 1923/24.
The 25 wins and 12 draws, from 42 matches, would have earned that Dale team, spearheaded by legendary striker Albert Whitehurst, 87 points in the current age.
If Dale were to continue their current points-per-game ratio, which stands at 2.43, we will be on track for 112 points come the end of the campaign. For reference, the current National League points record is 111, set by Wrexham in 2023.
