🟥 LIVE: Rochdale host Scunthorpe with place at Wembley up for grabs

Rochdale are just a win away from a trip to Wembley Stadium for the National League play-off final, as they face Scunthorpe United in the semi-finals.

Jim McNulty’s side missed out on automatic promotion in dramatic circumstances on the final day. York City scored a 103rd minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw to deny Dale top spot.

After a game with few clear chances, Rochdale appeared to have secured the title when Mani Dieseruvwe headed home in the 96th minute to give his side the lead. Following a stoppage, play resumed, and Josh Stones scored a late equaliser for York City in a goal that proved decisive.

Scunthorpe arrive at the Crown Oil Arena this afternoon, after a 1-0 eliminator win against Southend United in midweek, with Callum Roberts scoring the decisive goal inside five minutes.

The two sides met twice in quick succession earlier this year, with the most recent encounter ending in a 2-2 draw in late March. Across 106 previous meetings, Rochdale have recorded 36 wins, Scunthorpe 40, with 30 draws between the sides.

We’ll be at the Crown Oil Arena this afternoon to bring you live updates as Rochdale aim to move one step closer to Wembley. Stay with us for all the key moments and reaction from this crucial National League play-off semi-final.

 Scunthorpe United players & staff are checking out the surface ahead of today's game. Fans from both sides slowly filtering in. 

 All to play for in the second half in Cumbria. 

LEVEL AT THE BREAK ⏸️ pic.twitter.com/YWtM4LzksN

— Carlisle United (@officialcufc) May 3, 2026

Carlisle United level it up. 

40’ | BACK ON LEVEL TERMS!

Feeney receives the ball off Ajiboye inside the box before firing home at the near post.

COME ONNNNN ✊

Carlisle United 1-1 Boreham Wood https://t.co/tEEwTfrysD

— Carlisle United (@officialcufc) May 3, 2026

Boreham Wood have the lead just before the half-hour mark in the other semi-final. 

28' | DEADLOCK: BROKEN!!! 🔓

0-1 | #WeAreTheWood pic.twitter.com/HVLmxMiOpu

— Boreham Wood FC (@BOREHAM_WOODFC) May 3, 2026

The other semi-final in the National League play-offs is underway, currently 0-0 between Carlisle United & Boreham Wood. 

 We are in position at the Crown Oil Arena. Turnstiles open in 15 minutes. 

 Rochdale Council hoping Dale can 'bring it home' this afternoon. 

Bring it home @officiallydale 👊

Best of luck for today's big game v @SUFCOfficial

Up the Dale 💙🤍#rafc https://t.co/yxtfZSYRkt

— Rochdale Borough Council (@RochdaleCouncil) May 3, 2026

Dale fans will be travelling to a sold-out Crown Oil Arena this afternoon. 

Crown Oil Arena, we need you again.

Believe 👊#rafc pic.twitter.com/qJ8ilPwbav

— Rochdale AFC (@officiallydale) May 2, 2026

Good morning and welcome to live coverage as Rochdale take on Scunthorpe United in this huge National League play-off semi-final. With a place at Wembley up for grabs, there’s everything on the line this afternoon after Dale’s dramatic final-day heartbreak denied them automatic promotion.

How are the nerves, Dale fans?