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Rochdale

03-04 03:45

3 - 2

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Brackley Town

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Rochdale edged a five-goal thriller, defeating Brackley Town 3-2 at the Crown Oil Arena in a dramatic National League fixture on March 4, 2026. This entertaining match provided a crucial three points for Dale in their push for a playoff place, despite a late scare from the visitors. Rochdale raced into a two-goal lead within the first twenty minutes, looking in complete control. Brackley Town showed great spirit to pull one back before halftime, setting the stage for a compelling second half. Rochdale restored their two-goal cushion early after the break, but Brackley refused to lie down and scored again to make it 3-2 with fifteen minutes remaining. The final stages were tense, with Brackley pushing for an equalizer, but Rochdale managed the game well to secure the victory. The win was vital for Rochdale's league position, moving them closer to the top seven, while Brackley Town's brave performance yielded no points in their fight for survival. The Rochdale manager praised his team's attacking verve but noted the need to defend leads better, and the Brackley boss took pride in his team's never-say-die attitude.