Rochdale AFC is a professional football club currently playing in the National League, the fifth tier of English football, following their relegation from the Football League in 2023. Based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the team's home is the Crown Oil Arena, known for its tight, atmospheric stands. Founded in 1907, Rochdale holds the unfortunate record of spending the most seasons in the Football League's bottom division without ever achieving promotion to the second tier, a testament to their resilience. Their famous blue and black kit is iconic. The modern era presents a new challenge as the club adapts to non-league football for the first time in over a century. With a proud history and a dedicated fanbase, the immediate goal for the Dale is to stabilize and mount a serious challenge for an immediate return to the EFL.