The Dale
EFL League Two · Scheduled
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Cheltenham Town away at Rochdale

Sat 08 May 2027 · 15:00
Crown Oil Arena · Rochdale · OL11 5DR

WEEKEND AWAYSTAY AREAS COMPARED
Source checked 1 Aug 2026, 17:33
FIXTURE INTELLIGENCE

What the current data says about this trip

Fixture, source and journey information collected for this specific match.

FIXTURE STATUS

Scheduled

EFL League Two · Matchday 46

Source checked 1 Aug 2026, 17:33
TRAVEL CHECK

normal

No exceptional travel issue is currently recorded, but live services still need checking.

Confidence: low · Sources: 1
EXPECTED TIMING

Sat 8 May, 16:55

Estimated standard full time. Expected station-ready time: Sat 8 May, 17:44.

Exit, transfer and station buffers are included.
RETURN CONTEXT

moderate

Nearest mapped station: Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) · 1.6 km straight-line.

No verified last practical departure is currently stored.
COLLECTED COVERAGE

10 mapped items

3 station records · 3 parking records · 4 pub records.

Content quality: automatic .
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WHERE SHOULD CHELTENHAM TOWN FANS STAY?

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Dates follow the current fixture record: 2027-05-08 to 2027-05-09.
NEAR THE GROUND

Crown Oil Arena stadium area

Best for a simple walk or short taxi after full time.

This search uses the mapped destination and radius shown. Mapping confidence 75/100. Last reviewed 2026-08-02. Search dates: 2027-05-08 to 2027-05-09.
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TRAVEL RISK

Station access and arrival context

DRIVING PLAN

Parking and restrictions

Naylors parking

0.5 km from Crown Oil Arena (about 7 minutes on foot); 1.5 km from Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) (about 18 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

7 min walkMapped as free parking; confirm matchday restrictions before relying on it.

Car Park for St Vincent de Paul RC Church, School and Parish Centre

1.5 km from Crown Oil Arena (about 19 minutes on foot); 3.5 km from Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) (about 44 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

19 min walkMapped as free parking; confirm matchday restrictions before relying on it.

Reed Hill Car Park

1.9 km from Crown Oil Arena (about 23 minutes on foot); 0.3 km from Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) (about 4 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

23 min walkCheck the current tariff, booking rules and matchday restrictions.
AWAY GUIDE

Pubs and useful local bases

MATCHDAY PUBREAWAY GUIDE

Regal Moon

1.9 km from Crown Oil Arena (about 24 minutes on foot); 0.1 km from Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) (about 1 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

station base24 min walk to groundFrom Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink)
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MATCHDAY PUBTHAWAY GUIDE

The Baum

1.7 km from Crown Oil Arena (about 21 minutes on foot); 0.4 km from Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) (about 4 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

near ground21 min walk to groundFrom Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink)
Venue website
MATCHDAY PUBCOAWAY GUIDE

Courtyard Rochdale

1.9 km from Crown Oil Arena (about 24 minutes on foot); 0.2 km from Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) (about 3 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

station base24 min walk to groundFrom Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink)
Venue website
MATCHDAY PUBMEAWAY GUIDE

Medicine Tap

1.8 km from Crown Oil Arena (about 22 minutes on foot); 0.3 km from Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink) (about 4 minutes). Walking figures are approximate.

near ground22 min walk to groundFrom Rochdale Interchange (Manchester Metrolink)
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RETURN-JOURNEY CONTEXT

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HOST CLUB IDENTITY

The Dale

The story of Rochdale stretches back to 1907, with The Dale now gathering for home matches at Crown Oil Arena. Main Stand and Sandy Lane form part of the ground supporters know, while achievements including League Two promotion (2009/10 and 2013/14) and Third Division promotion (1968/69) highlight defining chapters in the club’s history.