Rochdale sealed their EFL return by beating Boreham Wood on penalties. The match ended 2-2 after extra time.

What happened?

Rochdale sub Tyler Smith scored less than three minutes after coming on. Dieseruvwe's powerful header gave Rochdale the lead in stoppage time.

Why it matters for Rochdale

This win marks Rochdale's return to the EFL after three years. As of 24 Jun 2026, Rochdale stands 2nd in England National League, with 106 pts, 33W-7D-6L from 46 games, recent form DWWDL.

What comes next?

Rochdale will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming season. Their last result was a 2-2 draw against Boreham Wood on 2026-05-10. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in England National League | | Points | 106 | | Recent form | DWWDL | | Last result | Boreham Wood 2-2 Rochdale (2026-05-10) | Rochdale's win was a thrilling conclusion to their season, with key players like Whatmuff and Sam Beckwith making a difference in the penalty shootout.