Match Record
Complete record for all Swindon Town senior matches against Rochdale:
| Competition | P | W | D | L | Penalties | F | A | Win % | SR% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | |||||||||
| All matches | 28 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 38 | 50.00% | 67.86% |
| League | 26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 35 | 50.00% | 69.23% |
| National Cup Competitions | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Biggest Victories and Defeats
Biggest victories in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 05 OCT 1985 | 
Rochdale (Home)
Rochdale (H)
|
W4 - 0 | P. Coyne, D. Cole, B. Wade, D. Hockaday | 3,086 |
| FAC | 11 JAN 1913 |
Rochdale (Away)
Rochdale (A)
|
W2 - 0 | A. Bown, B. Jefferson | 8,801 |
Biggest defeats in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 19 NOV 2016 | 
Rochdale (Away)
Rochdale (A)
|
L0 - 4 | - | 2,196 |
| FAC | 07 NOV 2015 |
Rochdale (Away)
Rochdale (A)
|
L1 - 3 | N. Ajose pen. | 2,060 |
Highest and Lowest Attendances
Highest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 17 SEP 1958 |
Rochdale (Home)
Rochdale (H)
|
W2 - 1 | P. Chamberlain, A. Moore | 9,555 |
| FAC | 11 JAN 1913 |
Rochdale (Away)
Rochdale (A)
|
W2 - 0 | A. Bown, B. Jefferson | 8,801 |
Lowest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 12 SEP 2020 |
Rochdale (Home)
Rochdale (H)
|
W3 - 1 | T. Smith, A. Grant, M. Smith | BCD |
| EFL | 13 APR 2021 |
Rochdale (Away)
Rochdale (A)
|
L1 - 2 | J. Garrick | BCD |
All Matches
Players
Most appearances for Swindon Town against Rochdale:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Leigh BARNARD | 6 (+1) |
| Anton RODGERS | 6 (+1) |
| Andy ROWLAND | 6 |
| Jonathan OBIKA | 5 (+1) |
| Ben GLADWIN | 5 |
Most goals scored for Swindon Town against Rochdale:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie AUSTIN | 5 |
| Ben GLADWIN | 5 |
| Colin GORDON | 4 |
| Paul RIDEOUT | 3 |
| Alan MAYES | 3 |
Highest success % for Swindon Town against Rochdale (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Leigh BARNARD | 85.7% |
| Andy ROWLAND | 83.3% |
| Ben GLADWIN | 70.0% |
| Anton RODGERS | 50.0% |
| Jonathan OBIKA | 41.7% |
Most appearances for Rochdale against Swindon Town:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Ian HENDERSON | 6 (+2) |
| Matthew LUND | 6 (+1) |
| Joe BUNNEY | 5 |
| Callum CAMPS | 5 |
| Jimmy KEOHANE | 5 |
Most goals scored for Rochdale against Swindon Town:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nathaniel MÉNDEZ-LAING | 3 |
| Matthew LUND | 3 |
| Steve DAVIES | 2 |
| Mark HILDITCH | 2 |
| Gary JONES | 2 |
Highest success % for Rochdale against Swindon Town (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Jim McNULTY | 70.0% |
| Matthew LUND | 50.0% |
| Joe BUNNEY | 50.0% |
| Callum CAMPS | 50.0% |
| Jimmy KEOHANE | 50.0% |
Players who represented both clubs:
Video Footage
All available video footage for Swindon Town's matches against Rochdale:
Transfers
Transfers between Swindon Town and Rochdale:
| Date | Player | In/Out | Transfer Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 AUG 1931 | David MURRAY | OUT | |
| 20 AUG 1931 | Benny JONES | OUT | |
| 29 MAY 1953 | Trevor CHURCHILL | IN | |
| 24 JUN 1955 | Johnny McCLELLAND | OUT | £0 |
| 21 NOV 1958 | Alan MOORE | OUT | nominal |
| 02 JUL 1966 | Brian RICHARDSON | OUT | |
| 08 DEC 2006 | Blair STURROCK | IN | unattached |
| 31 JAN 2007 | Charlie COMYN-PLATT | OUT | transfer |
| 13 JUL 2017 | Donal McDERMOTT | IN | unattached |
Friendlies and Minor Competitions
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRN | 16 MAR 1954 |
Rochdale (Away)
Rochdale (A)
|
D0 - 0 | - | 3,188 |
| FRN | 01 MAR 1954 |
Rochdale (Home)
Rochdale (H)
|
W3 - 0 | R. Johnson, R. Sampson 2 | 2,394 |
About Swindon Town vs. Rochdale
When the Town won 2-1 at Rochdale in March 1986, an unusual record was created. It was the Town's sixth consecutive away match - the weather causing a number of postponements at the County Ground - and the Town won all six, making it STFC's longest run of
Prior to the 2005/06 season, Rochdale were one of only four teams in the entire League whom the Town had yet to taste defeat against - and two of those the Town had yet to play against! The first meeting between the sides came in 1913, when Swindon travel