Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.

Rochdale announced two pre-season friendlies against Atherton Collieries[25] and Stockport County.

Source: BBC Win Draw Loss Postponed The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on 21 August.

[28] The draw for the first round was made on Monday 26, October.

[30] The draw for both the second and third round were confirmed on September 6, live on Sky Sports by Phil Babb.