D'Mani Mellor issues statement after alleged racist abuse

Rochdale FC striker D'Mani Mellor has issued a statement following alleged racist abuse at the match against Stockport County. The incident occurred after Rochdale's defeat at Edgeley Park, with the club and authorities launching an investigation.

What happened?

Rochdale AFC player D'Mani Mellor was alleged to have been the victim of racist abuse following the match against Stockport County. The alleged abuse is believed to have come from a Rochdale supporter.

Investigation launched

An investigation has been launched, with Rochdale AFC and Stockport County working together to identify the individual(s) involved. The club has a zero-tolerance stance towards any racist, discriminatory, or prejudiced behaviour.

Statement from D'Mani Mellor

D'Mani Mellor took to Twitter to share his own statement, saying "there is no room for racism in football and nobody should be subjected to that kind of abuse". He also stated that he always smiles in the face of racism and feels sorry for those who are being racist.

Current context

As of 26 Jun 2026, Rochdale FC is currently 2nd in the England National League, with 106 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DWWDL. The team has scored 88 goals this season, with a goal difference of +47. Their last result was a 2-2 draw against Boreham Wood on 2026-05-10. The team is currently 2 points behind leaders York.