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Late comeback keeps Rochdale in title race after win over Wealdstone

Monday, 13 April 2026 07:47

By David Murphy

Credit: Malcolm Journeaux

Rochdale came from behind to beat Wealdstone 2 to 1 and remain two points behind York City at the top of the National League. Late goals from Ian Henderson and Luke Hannant secured the turnaround at the Crown Oil Arena.

Jimmy McNulty made two changes from the draw at Hartlepool United, with Tobi Adebayo Rowland returning to the starting line up and Tyler Smith also included.

Rochdale made a positive start, creating early chances through Dan Moss and Mani Dieseruvwe, while Dieseruvwe also had a goal ruled out for offside. Adebayo Rowland later struck the side netting after breaking down the right.

At the other end, Oliver Whatmuff was required to deal with a chipped effort from Micah Obiero as the visitors looked to threaten.

Wealdstone took the lead 13 minutes into the second half when Deon Woodman finished from close range after Rochdale failed to fully clear a free kick.

Whatmuff then produced an important save to deny Wells Morrison as Rochdale looked to regroup. A triple substitution shifted momentum, with Henderson and Hannant introduced.

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Henderson equalised on 78 minutes after controlling a chipped pass from Ed Francis before finishing into the net.

The winning goal came in the 90th minute when Hannant fired low into the corner after being set up by Devante Rodney, sparking celebrations inside the ground.

There was still time for late pressure from Wealdstone, but Whatmuff made a key save to deny Connor McAvoy and preserve the lead.

Rochdale held on to claim their 102nd point of the season and keep pace at the top of the table.

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