The 1916–17 season was Rochdale A.F.C.'s 10th in existence and their second in the wartime football league, during World War I. Rochdale competed in the Lancashire section and finished 8th in the Principle Tournament and 1st in the Subsidiary Tournament.

Squad Statistics Appearances and goals

Friendlies

Competitions

Football League - Lancashire Section

Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907–2001 by Steven Phillipps.

References