Rochdale Reserves could count themselves unlucky not to have taken all 3 Pontin's League points having domintated against neighbours Bury for long periods.

The side consisted of a number of first team squad players supplemented by triallists Jake Richardson and Sean Evans as well as a sprinkling of Chris Beech's youth team hopefuls.Teenager Matty Hughes now back from taking his exams was on the bench.

Dale's goal came courtesy of Joe Thompson who having been set up by Ben Wharton produced a smart finish to beat Aaron Grundy.