Shaymen to visit League Two side Rochdale for pre-season friendly

By Tom Scargill
Published 26th Jun 2026, 12:12 GMT

FC Halifax Town will visit Rochdale for a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, July 28 (7.45pm).

Rochdale were promoted to League Two last season when they beat Boreham Wood in the play-off final, after being pipped to the title by York City in a dramatic game on the last day of the season.

ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: A General view of Crown Oil Arena prior to the Sky Bet League Two between Rochdale and Northampton Town at Crown Oil Arena on February 11, 2023 in Rochdale, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)placeholder image
ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: A General view of Crown Oil Arena prior to the Sky Bet League Two between Rochdale and Northampton Town at Crown Oil Arena on February 11, 2023 in Rochdale, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Halifax get their pre-season campaign underway next Saturday when they host Championship side Sheffield United at The Shay.

Related topics:RochdaleLeague TwoSheffield UnitedFC Halifax TownHalifaxBoreham WoodYork City
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