Football: Promotion chasers put City to the sword

Tom Howe Tue, 27 January 2026 at 5:00 am UTC·5 min read Rochdale 2 - Truro City 0 Truro City’s four-match unbeaten run is at an end following a 2-0 defeat at National League title chasers Rochdale. The hosts raced out of the traps and were ahead after only three minutes thanks to Tyler Smith’s neat finish.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Ian Henderson, who marked his 500th appearance for Dale on what was his 41st birthday, doubled their lead ten minutes before the break, having sent a spot-kick wide 60 seconds earlier. The woodwork prevented Aidan Barlow and Harvey Gilmour from extending their side’s advantage during a first half in which Jimmy McNulty’s men underlined their...