Rochdale AFC has confirmed ticket details for the upcoming Sky Bet League Two derby against Oldham Athletic later this month. The club announced a phased sales process for home supporters, as reported by Rochdale AFC, with access based on previous attendance at the Crown Oil Arena.
Supporters who have attended four games this season or last can purchase tickets from Thursday, September 3rd at 3pm until Monday, September 7th at 3pm. Those with three games of history can buy from Monday the 7th at 3pm until Friday, September 11th at 2pm. The window for fans with two games opens on Friday the 11th at 3pm and runs until Tuesday, September 15th at 2pm. Supporters who have been to one match can purchase from Tuesday the 15th at 3pm until tickets sell out or kick-off arrives.
How can supporters buy tickets?
Tickets are available 24 hours a day through the online Fanbase platform. Purchases are saved directly to a supporter's phone for scanning at the turnstiles on matchday. Fans can also buy in person or by calling the ticket office on 01706 644648 and selecting option one. The ticket office will be open on matchdays for sales across all stands, subject to availability. The club has confirmed that tickets will not be sold from the Club Shop this season.
Existing season ticket holders have the option to buy up to four additional tickets during any of the priority windows. Supporters who hold a Fan Card membership receive a £5 discount on every home league game ticket. Away fans will be accommodated in the Willbutts Lane Stand for all home matches during the 2026/27 campaign.
What matchday facilities are available?
The club has stated there are no Lounge Passes available for the current season, with the 1907 Lounge already at capacity for home fixtures. Work continues in the David Kilpatrick Main Stand to develop a new hospitality experience, which is expected to be finished in the coming months. Supporters are encouraged to use the recently refurbished Ratcliffe Bar and the brand new Dale St Kitchen for food and drink before the match.
This derby arrives at a challenging time for Rochdale in the league. The team currently sits 22nd in Sky Bet League Two with just three points from five games, having recorded one win and four losses. Their recent form reads LWLLL, and they have scored five goals while conceding ten, leaving them with a negative five goal difference. They trail league leaders Bristol Rovers by nine points in the standings.
What is the context for this fixture?
Rochdale AFC said: "Dale welcome near neighbours Oldham Athletic in Sky Bet League Two action later this month." The match is a significant local fixture for both clubs. Before facing Oldham, Rochdale must first focus on an away trip to face Walsall, who are fifth in the table, on September 12th. Fans can track the team's progress through the fixtures list.
The phased ticket release aims to reward loyal supporters who have attended matches during the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons. The club's current position adds importance to securing a positive result in the derby. Supporters can view the full squad available for selection ahead of the match. The final ticket sales phase begins on September 15th for those with one game of purchase history.
