Rochdale's Ian Watson spoke with the club's website after the team's penalty shootout win at Tranmere in the Carabao Cup. The match ended 2-2 after regular time, with Dale emerging victorious in the shootout.
What happened?
Rochdale's penalty shootout win over Tranmere Rovers in the Carabao Cup has sent shockwaves through the league. The match, which took place on August 1, 2026, saw the two teams battle it out on the pitch, with Dale ultimately emerging victorious.
Why it matters for Rochdale
The win marks a significant boost for Rochdale, who are currently sitting 2nd in the England National League with 106 points from 46 games. The team has been on a strong run of form, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last 5 matches.
What comes next?
Rochdale will look to build on this momentum as they take on Crawley Town at home on August 22, 2026. With their recent form (2W-3D-0L) and unbeaten streak in the last 5 matches, the team is confident of taking all three points.
In a recent interview with the club's website, Ian Watson spoke about the team's performance, saying, "We're thrilled with the result, and the lads deserve all the credit for their hard work and dedication. We knew it would be a tough match, but we're proud of how we came out on top."
The team's goals this season stand at 88 scored, 41 conceded, with a +47 goal difference. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way) sees Rochdale sitting 2nd in the England National League, 106 pts, 33W-7D-6L from 46 games, recent form DWWDL. The title race is currently led by York, with Rochdale 2 points behind.
Last result: Boreham Wood 2-2 Rochdale (2026-05-10). Next fixture: vs Crawley Town (at home, 2026-08-22).
