Rochdale

Rochdale

1st in English National League
Joe Thompson, ex-Rochdale midfielder, dies aged 36 after third cancer battle Joe Thompson, ex-Rochdale midfielder, dies aged 36 after third cancer battle

Former Rochdale defender Joe Thompson died on Thursday after a third battle with cancer, the club announced on Friday.

English football on the brink: Premier League weathering storm of no fans, but lower leagues are in trouble English football on the brink: Premier League weathering storm of no fans, but lower leagues are in trouble

The coronavirus pandemic has hurt English football in 2020, but the longer fans are unable to attend matches, the worse it could get for all clubs.

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Away from the Premier League, coronavirus makes for an uncertain future Away from the Premier League, coronavirus makes for an uncertain future

When he went into business away from football, Ian Henderson wanted to set up his financial future. Coronavirus has made the move even more shrewd.

Veteran 40-year-old Wilbraham earns Rochdale FA Cup replay against Newcastle Veteran 40-year-old Wilbraham earns Rochdale FA Cup replay against Newcastle

Veteran striker Aaron Wilbraham came off the bench to earn third-tier Rochdale a 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle United in the FA Cup.

Man United survive shootout scare vs. Rochdale Man United survive shootout scare vs. Rochdale

Manchester United's current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Carabao Cup.

Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson - who beat cancer twice - forced to retire at 29 Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson - who beat cancer twice - forced to retire at 29

Joe Thompson has announced his decision after being unable to overcome a hamstring injury sustained on the opening day of the League One season.

Todd Kane penalty secures Oxford's League One status Todd Kane penalty secures Oxford's League One status

Rochdale draw clear of relegation zone Rochdale draw clear of relegation zone

Charlie Wyke denies Rochdale at the death Charlie Wyke denies Rochdale at the death

Steven Gerrard's cousin helps restrain pitch invader at Oldham vs. Rochdale Steven Gerrard's cousin helps restrain pitch invader at Oldham vs. Rochdale

Oldham boss Richie Wellens said: "If he's a fan running on the pitch he's picking on the wrong lad in Gerrard because I've seen him box.

National League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Rochdale 13 +20 33
2 Boreham Wood 15 +14 32
3 Carlisle United 15 +12 32
4 Scunthorpe United 15 +13 30
5 Forest Green Rove.. 15 +11 29
6 York City 14 +16 26
7 Southend United 14 +12 25
8 Tamworth 15 0 25
9 FC Halifax Town 15 0 24
10 Hartlepool United 15 +3 19
11 Wealdstone 15 -2 19
12 Eastleigh 15 -2 19
13 Yeovil Town 15 -6 19
14 Gateshead 15 -10 18
15 Brackley Town 14 -3 17
16 Boston United 15 -7 17
17 Solihull Moors 15 -9 17
18 Woking 15 0 16
19 Aldershot Town 15 -5 13
20 Altrincham 15 -7 13
21 Braintree Town 15 -11 12
22 Truro City 15 -10 11
23 Morecambe 14 -19 11
24 Sutton United 15 -10 9
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Emmanuel Diese.. 11 12 2
10 Devante Rodney 4 12 4
4 Ryan East 3 12 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Devante Rodney 4 12 4
8 Harvey Gilmour 3 13 0
33 Sam Beckwith 3 13 1