Mike Fondop nets winner as Oldham beat derby rivals Rochdale

Feb 4, 2025 1 min read
Mike Fondop scored the only goal as Oldham won 1-0 at Lancashire rivals Rochdale (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Mike Fondop scored the only goal as Oldham won 1-0 at Lancashire rivals Rochdale (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Mike Fondop scored the only goal to give Oldham a 1-0 victory in the Lancashire Derby against Rochdale.

Fondop headed home from Tom Pett’s cross in the 18th minute to secure the visitors all three points at the Crown Oil Arena.

Rochdale were unable to fashion an equaliser and goalkeeper Sam Waller had to produce a superb save from substitute Josh Kay to prevent Oldham doubling their lead.

The win lifted Oldham to fourth in the National League table and left Rochdale in seventh on goal difference.

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