[1] On 8 May 2015, Rochdale confirmed their first pre-season friendly against Macclesfield Town on 18 July 2015.

[17] A day later the club confirmed their fourth friendly, against Blackburn Rovers.

[24] On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Rochdale were drawn at home against Coventry City.

[26] On 5 September 2015, the second round draw was shown live on Soccer AM and drawn by Charlie Austin and Ed Skrein.

[28] On the Lancashire FA website the first round details were announced, Rochdale will face Manchester United.