National League

Rochdale 3-2 Tamworth: Ace Ian Henderson keeps Dale at the summit

Ian Henderson rolled back the years with a clinical finish against Tamworth eight minutes from time to maintain Rochdale’s two-point lead at the top of the National League.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 March 2026

By Paul Rooney

ROCHDALE 3
East 13, Moss 37, Henderson 80

TAMWORTH 2
Creaney 22, Lynch 33

POISE: Ian Henderson brings the ball down before slamming in Rochdale’s winner
PICTURE: Dan Youngs

Ian Henderson rolled back the years with a clinical finish against Tamworth eight minutes from time to maintain Rochdale’s two-point lead at the top of the National League.
Jimmy McNulty’s Dale were able to fend off brave and stubborn resistance from Tamworth, who came back from a goal down to lead before the leaders turned it around through the 41-year-old.
McNulty said: “I am delighted with the p...

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