Rochdale's League Two season got off to a disappointing start with a 3-0 loss to Newport County. The team struggled to find their footing and were reduced to 10 men in the second half. League standing: 23rd in League Two, 0 pts, 0W-0D-1L from 1 games, recent form L. Goals this season: 0 scored, 3 conceded (-3 goal difference). Next fixture: vs York (away, 2027-02-27).
What happened?
Newport County cruised to a 3-0 victory over Rochdale in their opening League Two match. The Exiles' first-half goals from Kyle Cameron and Shaquille Gwengwe and a late third from Yahya Bamba secured a first three points of the season. Rochdale didn't have a shot on target all afternoon.
Why it matters for Rochdale
The loss is a setback for Rochdale, who will need to regroup and refocus for their next match. Manager Hayden Mullins believes there is still room for improvement from his side. "We know that we need to make our home form really positive this season and we wanted to lay a marker down and I think we did that," said Mullins.
What comes next?
Rochdale will look to bounce back from their loss when they face York in their next match. The team will need to work on their fitness and find ways to score more goals. Mullins is confident that his team can improve and make a strong run in the league. "It's the first game of the season and there's definitely more levels," he said. "Our fitness can definitely come up and there were more opportunities to score as well.
