REPORT | AFC Fylde 0-1 Rochdale

AFC Fylde suffered a narrow defeat against League One side Rochdale in the second friendly of the pre-season schedule. Steve Davies’ second-half free-kick was the difference between the two sides, however the Coasters more than matched their opponents for the majority of the afternoon. Manager Dave Challinor named a much changed line-up from the side […]

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“Rochdale test will set a marker”

AFC Fylde manager Dave Challinor is relishing the opportunity for his troops to go head-to-head with League One opposition when Rochdale come to town tomorrow. The Coasters return to Mill Farm for the first time since lifting the National League North title back in April and Challinor believes the match will provide an ‘eye-opener’ as […]

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PREVIEW | AFC Fylde vs Rochdale

AFC Fylde vs Rochdale Saturday 15th July, 2017, k/o 3pm Mill Farm Pre-Season Friendly AFC Fylde host League One side Rochdale in the first home friendly ahead of the 2017-18 National League campaign. The Coasters got pre-season off to the perfect start with a 5-0 victory over Evo-Stik Premier League side Marine on Tuesday night, […]

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Jones ‘loving every minute’!

AFC Fylde new boy Henry Jones was delighted to make the dream start to his Coasters career with a stunning goal in the 5-0 friendly win over Marine. Midfield star Jones made the switch from Bangor City last month after setting the Welsh Premier League alight, bagging 14 goals on his way to winning the […]

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Foundation celebrate graduation!

The AFC Fylde Community Foundation is celebrating the graduation of the first cohort of trainees from its Striking Futures Traineeship Programme. Three trainees have successfully completed the 12-week course, achieving AQA Vocational Level 2 qualifications in topics such as Principles of Coaching Sport, Leadership and Community Development. Launched in March this year to help teens […]

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Chally pleased with run out

AFC Fylde manager Dave Challinor was delighted to see his squad come through last night’s friendly victory over Marine unscathed. Challinor had 21 different players on show, including six summer signings, as the Coasters romped to a convincing 5-0 away win in their first pre-season outing. Whilst the Fylde boss was pleased with the performance, […]

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