Rochdale - Club Details
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Ground Name: Spotland
Capacity: 10,249
Address: Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5DR
Main Tel No.: 0870 822 1907
Team Nickname: The Dale
Year Ground Opened: 1906
Site: www.rochdaleafc.co.uk

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Directions
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Parking
There is only permit holders parking at the stadium itself and street parking is very limited due to the residents only schemes. There are a few private carparks with the most recomended of which being Oulder Hill School. The school is located on the way up to the ground, on the left hand side, along Sandy Lane. Be aware that the walk to the stadium is uphill and approximately 10 minutes away. The back after the game is a lot easier however!

By Train
The nearest train station to Spotland is Rochdale. This is approx 3 miles from the ground.

There is a direct bus service from the station on matchdays. The bus leaves the station every half hour (15 and 45 past) and takes you direct to the stadium.

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Outside the Main Stand

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Outside Reception

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Floodlight Pylon

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One of the Club Bars

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Nat Lofthouse Opening Plaque

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Willbutts Lane Stand

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Players Tunnel

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Thwaites Beer Stand

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Willbutts Lane Stand

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TDS Stand

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Thwaites Beer Stand

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Looking across the Main and Thwaites Beer Stands

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TDS Stand

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Main Stand

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Stadium Info
Over the past 10 years, Spotland has been re-developed. The only remaining stand pre this period in the Thwaites Beer end and is also the only terraced stand left in the ground. The more vocal home supporters stand here. Opposite this stand is a single tiered all seated stand with two supporting pillars which can block your view of the action. The main stand has a number of pillars and also houses the executive boxes.

For a plan of Spotland, click here!

Away Fans
Upto 3,600 visiting supporters can be accomodated and will be situated in the Wilbutts Lane stand running alongside the pitch. Views are unobstructed and very good whilst leg room, facilities and refreshments are all more than reasonable.

Food and Drink
Studds, is the name of the new Rochdale social club situated under the WMG Stand. It serves food, has two TVs, and opens at midday on Saturdays, and from 6 pm for midweek matches. They do allow a few away fans in but you're probably best off keeping club colours covered. The same goes for 2 other pubs situated at the stadium - The Ratcliffe Arms and The Church Inn. All of which are very nice and reasonably priced establishments.

There is a small chippy on Wilbutts Lane which serves a fantastic portion of fish and chips for just £3. Well worth a visit and dont let the queues put you off. Alternatively, within 1 mile you'll find a McDonalds and a Pizza Hut.

The games to see
Rivals - Bury, Burnley, Oldham, Man Utd, Man City

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