Date is set for traditional curtain raiser

ROCHDALE Hornets will host local rivals Oldham for the Law Cup on January 21st 2024 as part of the club’s preparations for the

2024 Betfred League

One campaign.

The Law Cup is a traditional pre-season friendly fixture that dates back as far as

1921.

Rochdale MP A J Law, a local mill-owner, put up the cup for a pre-season game which would raise money for hospitals in the two towns.

Initially, it was known as the Infirmaries Cup, but with the arrival of the NHS just after the second world war it was decided to change the name to that of the donor.

A sizeable crowd is anticipated with the best post-war attendance being 11,653 in 1952.

In the last 50 years, however, the biggest crowd was 3,097 at

Spotland on January 1st, 1998.

Speaking about the news Hornets Chairman Andy Mazey said:

“We’re delighted to be hosting the Law Cup, three years since that memorable win in 2020, my first game as

Hornets chairman.

“Our big spending neighbours are coming to town as holders and favourites having recently gone public with their aim to go undefeated in League

One in 2024, and invested heavily in a top end Championship budget.

“Our supporters can be assured however, Gary (Thornton) and our guys are looking forward to embracing the challenge, in what will be our first hit out of 2024.

“In terms of the pricing, the intention is to make it simple and as affordable for both sets of supporters as we possibly can, in order to encourage a good turn out. In layman’s terms, its a tenner across the board which is dirt cheap in this day and age, and the kids from Rochdale and Oldham Borough’s go absolutely free.”

Supporters who purchased tickets for the cancelled London Skolars home match in 2023 who have not claimed a refund will be automatically transferred to this match, and tickets will arrive in your inbox within the next five working days.

If you have not received it within this time, contact the club by email at info@ hornetsrugbyleague. com

Match Sponsorship, Hospitality and Corporate Boxes are available to all.

Contact the club directly on 01706 648004 or email info@ hornetsrugbyleague. com