Address: Spotland Stadium, Willbutts Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire OL11 5DR



Telephone: 0870 822 1907
Fax: 01706 648466
E-Mail: office@rochdaleafc.co.uk

Commercial Department: 0870 822 1907
E-Mail: stuart.ashworth@rochdaleafc.co.uk

You are always guaranteed a warm welcome at Spotland. Rochdale AFC offers one of the best matchday experiences in the division. The facilities and hospitality are second to none, as voted by various publications and football ground guides.

"The only problem with Rochdale is that, unless you are a home fan, you get to go there only once a season" - Jon Ladd, Guide to football grounds.

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 GET TO SPOTLAND BY CAR

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 £6, Rochdale Train Station is situated about 3 miles from the ground. There is a direct service from Rochdale train station for afternoon matches. The No:436 leaves Rochdale bus station every half an hour (quarter to/past), so it will be at the train station bus stop in a few minutes. return journey, the last bus is 17.10 from Sandy Lane (outside the ground).

SPOTLAND THE GROUND

THWAITES BEER STAND (Sandy Lane) This is the only standing area currently available at Spotland. It can house 1898 supporters. It was (and still is to some) known as Sandy Lane until being sponsored by Thwaites Beer Company during the 2000/2001 campaign. Thwaites' have signed a five year contract that will see the stand named after the company for this length of time. Admission prices for season 2008/2009 are £14 adults and £9 concessions.

THE W.M.G. STAND (Pearl Street) The most popular part of the ground. Houses home supporters who enjoy great views from behind the goal. They also have access to Studds Bar both during the game and at half-time. The stand was officially opened by Sir Nat Lofthouse in September 1997 and has a capacity of 2,584. Admission prices for season 2008/2009 are £17 adults and £10 concessions.



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 (Willbutts Lane) Officially houses 3,644 supporters and is the newest stand at the stadium. The facilities in the stand are second to none and is home for the travelling supporters on match days. The camera gantry can be found in this stand along with unrivalled views of the game.

Away supporters are treated to a feast of culunary 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 2008/2009 are £19 adults and £12 concessions. 

MAIN STAND The Main Stand can accomodate 1774 supporters. The stand also houses 12 Executive Boxes which prove very popular with local companies. Admission prices for season 2008/2009 are £19 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 Horners Stand.

Ambulant disabled are also admitted free of charge. Visually impaired fans are also seated in the Horners Stand with headsets providing full match commentary courtesy of Birch Radio.

Full details can be obtained from The Main Reception. Please contact the club to reserve your place on 0870 822 1907.

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 tippels. A regualr 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.