We complete the third month of the campaign with a third visit to Woking.
Both sides will look to build on recent form with our hosts coming into the game three unbeaten, including eight goals in their last three outings.
ADMISSION DETAILS
Tickets are on sale via Woking’s ticketing website.
Away supporters will be housed in the Chris Lane Terrace (West), with both seated and standing areas available. Please note that there is a £2 price increase when purchasing on matchday.
Click HERE for full details.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Those in the UK can listen to the game in full on Dale Player, with our commentary team on air ten minutes before kick-off. Click HERE to sign up to our audio subscription service.
Only overseas supporters can watch the match, live on DAZN. Click HERE to sign up.
THE OPPOSITION
Overview – Since 1992, Woking have contested 29 National League seasons, other than three years in the South division from 2009 to 2012 and again in 2018/19 when they bounced back straight away. Seven seasons back at the level has seen steady progress with a stellar season in 2022/23, finishing fourth. They lost 2-1 to Bromley in the eliminators, despite taking a 1-0 lead through Rohan Ince. This season has been mixed with four wins from their opening 15 games, without a home league win since 6th September. The only win coming at Kingfield was a thumping 5-0 win over Gateshead.
Manager – Neal Ardley – 53yo, appt December 2024, taking over with the side in 19th place, Ardley went nine unbeaten until defeat to York City. He guided Woking to a 15th-placed finish, now into his first full season.
Last Game – Woking 2-0 Fulham U21 (74′ Andrews, 82′ Turner). (NL CUP)
Top League Goalscorer (2025/26) – Harry Beautyman (3).
New Signings
Craig Ross (GK).
Aaron Drewe (RB).
Caleb Richards (CB).
Chinwike Okoli (CB).
Jack Turner (CM).
Tim Akinola (CM).
Jake Forster-Caskey (CM).
Luke Hall (FW).
Jake Hyde (FW).
Oliver Sanderson (FW).
Josh Kelly (FW).
Ashley Boatswain (FW).
PLAYED FOR BOTH
Three members of this season’s squad, Tarryn Allarakhia, Kevin Berkoe and Dan Moss have had spells with the Cardinals. We signed the latter during the course of the summer who made the switch from Woking after three seasons and over 100 appearances.
Taz appeared 20 times during the 2021/22 campaign before joining Wealdstone for a second stint, whereas Berkoe impressed on loan towards the end of 2023/24.
Only four other players have played for both which include Jimmy Keohane, Tahvon Campbell, Jon Boardman and Billy Knott.
WE’VE MET BEFORE
Games Played – 4
Rochdale Wins – 2
Draws – 1
Woking Wins – 1
Most recent encounter – Woking 1-1 Dale (1st Apr 2025).
First ever encounter – Woking 3-2 Dale (15th Aug 2023).
THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM
Click HERE for Woking’s visiting supporters guide, which includes ticketing and access to the ground information.
OFFICIALS
Referee | Ross Martin.
Assistants | Alex Bradley & Daniel Bonneywell.
Fourth Official | Ayrton Hursey.
