This is a photographic reminder of the season so far starting with the August fixtures.

Port Vale saw debuts for Kenny Arthur, Craig Dawson and Jason Kennedy and the final hurrah of Adam Le Fondre - Joe Thompson's header helped earn the first points of the season.

Sheffield Wednesday in the cup saw Josh Brizzell make his first team debut as a sub as a 3-0 defeat ended the cup dreams.

Aldershot and Cheltenham both saw last minute drama and the debut of Matt Flynn.

Rotherham was a pitch battle in more ways than one, it also saw the first appearance of Chris O'Grady in a Dale shirt.

Bury saw a home hoodoo ended in a comprehensive victory remembered for Tom Kennedys length of pitch celebration. 

The end of August saw Dale 13th in the division with 7 points.