Rochdale defeats Sutton United with dramatic late goal, securing vital win in National League title race. The visitors had taken the lead through Charlie Bell in the 78th minute, but league leaders Rochdale equalised in the 89th minute through Devante Rodney. Ian Henderson then scored in the 97th minute to maintain Rochdale's grip on the top spot. With only one automatic promotion spot available, every point is crucial for Rochdale and their title rivals York City. The win keeps Rochdale three points ahead of York City, who defeated Woking on Saturday afternoon. Rochdale boss Jim McNulty described the brawl that followed the final whistle as 'just an absolute tear up'. McNulty said the incident reminded him of '3am city centre kind of stuff'. Security intervened to diffuse the situation, and Sutton's Hayden Muller was shown a second yellow card. Rochdale are back in action on Good Friday when they host relegation-threatened Morecambe. The club then takes on Hartlepool United on Easter Monday, while title rivals York City travel to Boston United and then host Altrincham. The promotion race is set to go right to the wire, with Rochdale on 98 points and York City on 95 points. Both teams could realistically finish on over 100 points, with one potentially missing out on promotion via the National League play-offs. Rochdale's players were left with scratches and bruises after the brawl, but McNulty reported that everyone seems all right. The incident has sparked a heated debate about discipline in the National League. Rochdale's win has significant implications for the title race, and the club will be looking to maintain their momentum in the coming weeks. The National League is known for its competitive matches, and this clash between Rochdale and Sutton United was no exception. The league is nearing its climax, and fans are eagerly anticipating the final matches of the season.