| Club: | Rochdale |
| Season: | 1938–39 |
| Manager: | Sam Jennings Ted Goodier |
| Stadium: | Spotland Stadium |
| League: | Football League Third Division North |
| League Result: | 15th |
| Cup1: | FA Cup |
| Cup1 Result: | 1st Round |
| League Topscorer: | Jimmy Wynn |
| Season Topscorer: | Jimmy Wynn |
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| Prevseason: | 1937–38 |
| Nextseason: | 1939–40 |
The 1938–39 season saw Rochdale compete for their 18th season in the Football League Third Division North.
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See main article: 1938–39 Football League.
See main article: 1938–39 FA Cup.