Rochdale are in a good place, even if they lie outside the playoff places on goal difference. Robbie Stockdale's side gave a good account of themselves in the midweek Carabao Cup Cup defeat at Burnley and, in the league, are finding the tools to carve out chances in many different ways, which stands them in good stead for, potentially, a serious promotion push. The same cannot be said, unfortunately, for neighbours Oldham Athletic, who were thumped 7-0 by Brentford in the Carabao Cu. The absence of any heart, desire of fight from the Latics was hurtful for supporters, who continue to stage protests against Abdallah Lemsagam's ownership regime. If Rochdale play as they are capable of, this could be a resounding home victory. 4:0
Corey O'Keefe has been one of the best players in League Two this season and the right wing-back should come back in here, after being ineligible to face parent club Mansfield in the previous league game. Technician Jimmy Keohane, therefore, is likely to move back to left wing-back, displacing stalwart Matty Done. Harry Vaughan, Faysal Bettache and Hallam Hope could come into Keith Curle's XI here for Jordan Clarke, Jamie Bowden and Zach Dearnley.
Corey O'Keefe has been one of the best players in League Two this season and the right wing-back should come back in here, after being ineligible to face parent club Mansfield in the previous league game. Technician Jimmy Keohane, therefore, is likely to move back to left wing-back, displacing stalwart Matty Done. Harry Vaughan, Faysal Bettache and Hallam Hope could come into Keith Curle's XI here for Jordan Clarke, Jamie Bowden and Zach Dearnley.
Rochdale are in a good place, even if they lie outside the playoff places on goal difference. Robbie Stockdale's side gave a good account of themselves in the midweek Carabao Cup Cup defeat at Burnley and, in the league, are finding the tools to carve out chances in many different ways, which stands them in good stead for, potentially, a serious promotion push. The same cannot be said, unfortunately, for neighbours Oldham Athletic, who were thumped 7-0 by Brentford in the Carabao Cu. The absence of any heart, desire of fight from the Latics was hurtful for supporters, who continue to stage protests against Abdallah Lemsagam's ownership regime. If Rochdale play as they are capable of, this could be a resounding home victory. 4:0