Our return to the COA sees us host League Two side Grimsby Town in pre-season.
This will be our third friendly of 2025/26 after last weekend’s win at FC United of Manchester and our midweek behind-closed-doors outing.
ADMISSION DETAILS
Tickets for the game are available to buy online via our ticketing provider Fanbase HERE. They can also be purchased from the Ticket Office and Club Shop on matchday.
All regular home stands will be open to Dale fans, with Grimsby supporters situated in the Willbutts Lane Stand.
Prices are £10 for adults and £5 for concessions (65+ / Under-22). Premium Padded Seats in the David Kilpatrick Main Stand are available to purchase for an extra £5.
Our turnstile scanners at the Crown Oil Arena have been upgraded, meaning fast entry time and reduced queues. Simply scan your mobile device or match ticket at your designated turnstile for easy entry. Turnstiles open at 2pm.
MATCHDAY GUIDE
Make the most of your visit to the game with our guide, detailing everything you need to know in the build up kick-off.
Click HERE to read.
TEST EVENT
The game will be used as a test event as we welcome a new stewarding company, matchday ticketing system and new access controls to the turnstiles.
Read the full article HERE.
PRE-MATCH INTERVIEW
Defender Kyron Gordon speaks on our third week of pre-season and the two friendlies we’ve played so far.
Click HERE to watch.
THE OPPOSITION
Our visitors are preparing for their fourth consecutive season in League Two after promotion at the first time of asking in 2021/22. The Playoff final played at West Ham’s London Stadium saw Grimsby overcome Solihull Moors 2-1 after trailing the game to earn the coveted prize after a sixth-placed National League finish.
Their three campaigns since have been contrasting to say the least. An 11th-placed finish on their return provided optimism of a Playoff push in 2023/24. However, after just 11 wins from 46, David Artell’s side avoided relegation by seven points as Sutton United and Forest Green Rovers came down. Last season, the side from Cleethorpes had a fighting chance of the Playoffs however a late season struggle meant they finished just two points adrift of the top seven.
Artell has dipped into the National League for one of his marquee signings this summer, picking up Altrincham’s Justin Amaluzor who netted four times last campaign. They have also welcomed experienced shot-stopper Christy Pym and Bradford’s Jamie Walker to bolster their hopes of going one step further.
HEAD TO HEAD
We have already seen 50 competitive games involving these two teams with our most recent league meetings coming in the 2022/23 season.
You have to date back to March 2010 for the last Dale win against the Mariners, a 4-1 home victory on our way to promotion from the fourth tier.
Grimsby lead the record overall with 23 wins compared to Dale’s 19.
OFFICIALS
Referee | Will Davis
Assistants | Matthew Archibald & Mark Bates
Fourth Official | Martyn Andrews
