Rochdale revealed an away pre-season trip to Scunthorpe United on 20 May 2022.

[47] Four days later, an away trip to Chester was added to the pre-season schedule.

[49] On June 1, a home friendly against Port Vale was added to the schedule.

[56] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Win Draw Loss Fixtures Rochdale were drawn at home to Burton Albion in the first round and away to Sheffield Wednesday in the second round.

[59] Three days later, Liverpool U21s joined Northern Group D.[60]