2012–13 Rochdale A.F.C. season explained

The 2012–13 Rochdale A.F.C. season was the 92nd edition of competitive football for Rochdale A.F.C., a professional English football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Rochdale return to Football League Two for 2012–13 following a two-season stint in League One which ended with a last-place finish in 2011–12.^[3] Rochdale began their 2012–13 Football League Two season with a 0–0 draw against Northampton. They entered into three cup competitions in the first round due to the league table they are in. John Coleman's and Jimmy Bell's contracts were terminated by Rochdale on 21 January 2013 following a poor run in form.^[4]

Squad

Statistics

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Friendlies

Last updated: 12 June 2013^{[7] [8]}

Football League Two

Fixtures

Last updated: 11 June 2016

FA Cup

See main article: 2012–13 FA Cup.

Football League Cup

See main article: 2012–13 Football League Cup.

Football League Trophy

See main article: 2012–13 Football League Trophy.

Notes and References

1. News: Rochdale Top Scorer. 12 June 2013. bbc.co.uk.
2. News: Rochdale Attendances . Football Web Pages . 6 October 2012.
3. News: 2011/12 League Table . Npower Football League . 6 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120930004245/http://www.football-league.co.uk/page/DivisionalLeagueTable/0,,10794~201125,00.html . 30 September 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
4. News: Rochdale Club Statement. 21 January 2013. rochdaleafc.co.uk. 21 January 2013.
5. Web site: All Rochdale players: 2013. www.11v11.com.
6. Web site: Rochdale FC Club Details | First Team Squad. Soccer Base.
7. News: Fixtures List . Rochdale AFC . 6 October 2012.
8. News: Rochdale Results . bbc.co.uk . 12 June 2013.