Your guide to Spotland
Spotland Stadium, Willbutts Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire OL11 5DR 
Telephone: 0844 826 1907
Fax: 01706 648466
E-Mail: office@rochdaleafc.co.uk
You are always guaranteed a warm welcome at Spotland. Rochdale
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The completion of the Willbutts Lane Stand during the 2000/2001 season was the final piece in the Spotland jigsaw. The completion of the new 3,650 seater stand means all four sides of our Spotland ground have been fully redeveloped during the last ten years. Many people regard Spotland as one of the best grounds in the lower leagues, which is in stark contrast to years gone by.
HOW TO
Spotland Stadium is just over two miles off Junction 20 of the M62. Exiting at Junction 20 you should follow signs for Rochdale A627(M). Bear left at your first opportunity prior to the traffic lights, passing B & Q on your right. You will quickly come to a main traffic light junction and you need to be in lane 2 of 4 and after around 2 miles on this road you will come across the ground on your right-hand side.
BY TRAIN/ BUS
The nearest train station to Spotland is around 3 miles from the ground. The easiest option is to get into a taxi and as for the ground. The cost will be around £7, Rochdale Train Station is situated about 3 miles from the ground. There is a direct service from
SPOTLAND THE GROUND
Junior Under 7
Junior Under 12
Junior 16 and under
Young person 19 and under
Adults 19 to 65
Senior Over 65
THE STADIUM
THWAITES BEER STAND (
THE T.D.S STAND (
FAMILY TICKETS
Adults £15.00
Concessionary £ n/a
Under 16 £5.00
Under 12 £5.00
Under 7 FOC
*£20.00 for 1 adult and 1 child.
additional adult = £15.00
max adults =2
additional child = £5.00
max 3 children per adultTickets must be bought from the Ticket Office before approaching the turnstiles.
WESTROSE LEISURE STAND (
Away supporters are treated to a feast of culinary delights from the catering kiosk inside the stand and benefits, as do all the stands, from this season's extended menu.
The design of this stand allows home supporters the possibility of using the facilities should the need ever arise. Admission prices for season 2009/2010 are £20 adults and £12 concessions.
DISABLED FACILITIES There are around 72 spaces available for wheelchair-bound fans and their helpers.
Wheelchair-bound supporters are admitted free of charge and their helpers charged at the concessionary price of the Main Stand.
Ambulant disabled are also admitted free of charge. Visually impaired fans are also seated in the Main Stand with headsets providing full match commentary courtesy of Roch Valley Radio.
Full details can be obtained from The Main Reception. Please contact the club to reserve your place on 0844 826 1907.
PRESS FACILITIES
For accreditation please email :-
stuart.ashworth@rochdaleafc.co.uk
or telephone on 07970868204
Press Box: - located at the back of the Main Stand over the half way line with access via the tunnel and up the steps adjacent to either dug out. There are in excess of 30 seats all with desks in the Press Box and seats are allocated by our Media officer upon receipt of application
Gantry:- The television gantry is situated at the back of the Westrose Leisure Stand, facing the tunnel 
Credentials;- All requests must be made in writing at least 48 hours prior to kick off for Saturday afternoon games and 36 hours for a midweek game. Credentials will only be granted to Football League accredited journalists, broadcasters and photographers.
We offer access to our Press area to any bonafide member of the Press involved with the opposition but limit the number of passes to 4 per organisation to include photographer. Telephone lines are subject to availability, for details ring Stuart Ashworth on 0844 826 1907 or 07970868204.
PLEASE NOTE -
We request that all applicants for Press and Pitch side passes are received by email fax (on 01706 648466) by 3.0
Teamsheets: - will be issued around 30 minutes before kick off and will be available in the media suite and distributed in the press box
Post-match:- After the match managers will be asked to attend the pres box and the media suite. Requests for player interviews should be addressed to our Media Officer, Stuart Ashworth
Wireless Connection: - the Press box at Spotland Stadium is fitted with a wireless internet connection.
A three-course meal in our restaurant, together with a reserved seat and complimentary programme may be reserved in advance. For further details, contact
Kick-Off Times
Saturday and bank holiday fixtures kick off at
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Supporter's Car and Coach Parking
Street parking is available within close proximity to the ground. The team coach should enter by the main car park gate on
IF YOU FANCY A PINT
If you like a pint before the match then you have a whole host of options available to you. They are a plethora of pubs within a five minute walk of the ground, but we recommend the following:
STUDDS BAR Underneath the WMG Stand but is accessible from outside the ground prior to the match. A very friendly place to have a drink when discussions about the days events are often on the agenda. Watch Sky Sports on the giant screen and take advantage of the famous Spotland pies from one of the nearby kiosks. It's the perfect place for a pre-match pint!
THE CEMETERY HOTEL A very friendly pub that can be found at the traffic lights on the approach to the ground. A relaxed atmosphere is guaranteed as well as a cracking pint. Guest beers are always available as well as the usual tipples. A regular haunt for many Dale fans both before and after the match.
THE CHURCH INN This public house can be found on the corner of Willbutts Lane, very close to the away end. Normally frequented by away supporters and always busy on a matchday. Within staggering distance of the busiest parts of the ground. 
PRE MATCH FOOD
WILBUTTS LANE CHIPPY A favourite amongst many travelling supporters this is a traditional English Fish and Chip shop that is literally across the road from the entrances to the Westrose Leisure Stand and is highly recommended for a pre match re fuel.
