Rochdale’s under-18s bowed out of the Lancashire Youth Cup on Tuesday following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Blackpool.
The Seasiders netted the only goal of the semi-final tie shortly after the half hour mark.
Dale fielded a young youth team side for the match, with two under-16s and an under-15 starting the match.
Dale XI v Blackpool: Wade, Lenehan, Evans, Kearney, Adejuwon (U16), White (U16), Adshead (U15), Prescott, Murray, Piggott, Kuemo. Subs: Appiah, Dicken, O'Connor.