| Club: | Rochdale |
| Season: | 1948–49 |
| Manager: | Ted Goodier |
| Stadium: | Spotland Stadium |
| League: | Division 3 North |
| League Result: | 7th |
| Cup1: | F.A. Cup |
| Cup1 Result: | 2nd Round |
| League Topscorer: | Jack Connor |
| Season Topscorer: | Jack Connor |
| Pattern B1: | _collarwhite |
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| Prevseason: | 1947–48 |
| Nextseason: | 1949–50 |
The 1948–49 season saw Rochdale compete for their 21st season in the Football League Third Division North.
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See main article: 1948–49 Football League.
See main article: 1948–49 FA Cup.