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Rochdale v MK Dons
Saturday 20 August, Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick-off.

Dale are back in action at the Crown Oil Arena this weekend.

MK Dons are the visitors for the League One encounter.

Fans can buy their tickets in advance via the club's online ticketing site https://www.rafctickets.co.uk/events.aspx or by calling into the RAFC ticket office (open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Supporters can also pay on the day. 

EFL Cup (R2): QPR v Rochdale
Tuesday 23 August, 7.45pm kick-off

Supporters are reminded that tickets for Dale's EFL Cup second round tie versus QPR are on sale now at the RAFC ticket office. Tickets will remain on sale until 11am on the day of the game (Tuesday 23 August).

The ticket office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. In addition, tickets will be sold right up until kick-off at Saturday's game versus MK Dons. The ticket office will also be open after the match.

Prices:
Adult Non Season Ticket Holders - £15
Season Ticket Holders - £10

Over 60 and U18-U21 Non Season Ticket Holders - £10
Season Ticket Holders - £5

U18 Non Season Ticket Holders - £5
Season Ticket Holders - £1

Discounts to season ticket holders will only apply when tickets are purchased before 11am on Tuesday 23 August. After this time it will be pay on the night and season ticket holders will pay the non-season ticket holders price.

Discounted tickets can be claimed when using voucher A from season ticket books.

Travel Info

Coach bookings are still being taken for Dale's EFL Cup round two tie versus QPR.

The price is £29 per seat.

You can book by calling into the club shop, or by calling 08448261907 (option three).

Departure details are as follows:

• Littleborough (at the Train Station, opposite the Co-operative) – 12.15pm 
• Rochdale (outside the Town Hall) – 12.30pm 
• Spotland – the coach will depart Spotland at 1pm prompt 

The club is  continuing its longstanding relationship with Stotts Coach Hire (E. Stott & Sons), and they will be providing official supporters travel for the 2016-17 season.

Colin Garlick's Story

To mark the start of the new football season, the EFL launched the  EFL Stories campaign to tell the stories of all the people who help make the EFL what it is - a football experience for everyone.

Rochdale AFC were asked to nominate an individual to represent progress within the club and present the match ball on the pitch for the first league home game of the season. The staff nominated Colin Garlick, who has been chief executive and secretary at the club for over 10 years. The last decade at Spotland Stadium has been the most successful period in the club’s history.

Mr Garlick has been a key figure, alongside chairman Chris Dunphy and manager Keith Hill, in shaping two promotions to League One in 2010 and 2014, respectively. They have also established the club as a League One outfit, in addition to regaining ownership of the stadium.

Although Mr Garlick is leaving the club in September to join Port Vale, he leaves Dale with a lasting legacy that will not be forgotten.

He was given the honour of presenting the match ball on the pitch for Dale’s first home game of the 2016/17 season.

Bring  a friend designated games

Season ticket holders who purchased during the special promotion period will be able to use their 'bring a friend' vouchers at the following games: 

• Bring a friend for £5 – Walsall (22 November) and Port Vale (28 February)
• Bring a friend for £10 – Scunthorpe (10 December)
• Bring a junior for free – Scunthorpe (10 December)