Rochdale vs Bolton Wanderers on 11 Jan 20 - Match Centre

Rochdale AFC v Bolton Wanderers | Crown Oil Arena, Sky Bet League One, Saturday 11th January 2020, 3:00pm Kick-Off

Rochdale host Greater Manchester neighbours Bolton Wanderers, as the sides meet for the fourth time already this campaign.

Dale claimed victory at the University of Bolton Stadium in Sky Bet League One back in October, running out 3-1 victors through Callum Camps, Ollie Rathbone and Fabio Tavares.

Brian Barry-Murphy's men were 5-2 winners at home in the Carabao Cup, and won the penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the Leasing.com Trophy group stages.

ADMISSION DETAILS

Fans of both Clubs can pay on the day at the Crown Oil Arena.

Supporters can pay cash through the turnstiles in the Smith Metals Family Stand and Sandy Lane Stand. Bolton fans can also pay cash at the turnstiles of the Reside Estate Agency Stand. Fans wishing to sit in the Main Stand must purchase a ticket before heading to the turnstiles.

Click HERE to read our admission details for the 2019/20 season in full.

TICKET COLLECTIONS

All ticket collections can be made from the Ticket Collection Cabin, which is located on the Club's car park, opposite the five-a-side pitch.

Tickets will be available to collect from 1pm.

FIRST TIME VISITOR GUIDE

Are you a first-time visitor to the Crown Oil Arena? Click HERE for all of the information you may need in order to plan your visit and make the most of the matchday experience at Rochdale Football Club!

AWAY SUPPORTERS’ GUIDE

If you are an Bolton Wanderers fan making your way to the Crown Oil Arena for Saturday's game, click HERE and have a read of our Visiting Supporters’ Guide which is packed full of useful information.

We wish all the Bolton Army a safe journey!

FLASHBACK

The last time we welcomed Bolton Wanderers to the @CrownOil Arena in @SkyBetLeagueOne action... ⚡️🔙

Steven Davies 😍 #RAFC pic.twitter.com/wuSTNzbFY9
— Rochdale AFC (@officiallydale) January 10, 2020

HEAD TO HEAD

DALE	DRAW	BOLTON
4	6	9

PRE-MATCH

Junior Dale fans can join us in Desmond’s Den, located inside the Carlsberg Lounge. Youngsters can also play plenty of fun games, and play on the PlayStation 4s with the latest FIFA on them, as well as a junior event before the game.

Desmond’s Den / Carlsberg Lounge opens at 2pm. Click HERE for full details on how to access.

The Ratcliffe Bars, situated on the Club's car park, are open from 11:00am this Saturday.

GRAB A GRAND

For just £1, you can be in with a chance of winning £1,000 at Saturday's game!

There will be one guaranteed winner of £100, and the chance to win the Man of the Match's shirt.

Get your ticket from one of the sellers around the ground or from the Club Shop. Click HERE for full details.

REF WATCH

Referee | James Adcock

Assistant Referees | David Plowright & David Hunt

Fourth Official | Joe Simpson

MATCH ODDS

Sky Bet make Dale strong favourites at 10/11 for a win on Saturday.

Don’t forget that Sky Bet customers who select Rochdale as their favourite team on their Sky Bet profile, for every losing bet made, 50% of the stake will be passed on to the Club!

So, if you are having a flutter ahead of the match, make sure you do it via Sky Bet and select Rochdale as your favourite team!

Click HERE for the full betting preview.

MATCHDAY PROGRAMME

Rochdale AFC’s matchday programme – The Voice of Spotland – returns for Saturday's game!

Purchase from the Club Shop and around the ground on matchday for just £3. Click HERE to read the full preview.

WE’VE GOT IT COVERED

Fans in the UK can listen to match audio commentary on iFollow, whilst overseas supporters can watch the match live! The programme will start at 2.45pm.

New for this season, match audio passes are available to purchase for just £2.50 for UK users. Click HERE to subscribe to iFollow or purchase a match pass.

To access commentary/watch live via your desktop, click on the 'iFollow' tab on our navigation bar. Hover over the 'More' tab and more selections will appear, which is where the 'iFollow' tab is located. Once you’ve clicked through, a link will appear on the left-hand side of the page for you to access the commentary. This will appear on the site around half an hour before kick-off.

We will be tweeting live updates throughout the match on Twitter, and follow our behind-the-scenes content on our Instagram story (@officiallydale).

Match Previews

Dale continued an impressive start to 2020 with a 2-0 win over local neighbours Bolton Wanderers.

Luke Matheson’s impressive solo goal in the first half gave Dale an advantage going into the break.

Jimmy Ryan’s first goal for Rochdale confirmed victory in the 80^thminute, moving Dale six points from the drop zone.

Both side’s had chances in the opening half hour. Callum Camps attempted a spectacular overhead kick inside the area, but couldn’t quite connect early on.

Former Rochdale loanee Ethan Hamilton proved a nuisance all afternoon, and showed his qualities early on as an acrobatic effort deflected just onto the post.

Jimmy Ryan’s driven effort was hit well on target, though ‘keeper Remi Matthews was able to hold firm.

It was Matheson’s first league goal which separated the sides at the break. A long ball up field was brought down by the young full-back – flicked past a defender and fired into the roof of the net from close range.

Bolton came out the traps showing real hunger at the stat of the second period.

Hamilton again came closest for the visitors, this time striking the crossbar with a well taken effort from outside the area.

Ian Henderson was able to take possession after a lapse in the Wanderers defender’s concentration, dinking an effort over the on-rushing Matthew but couldn’t quite finish on target on the hourmark.

As Bolton continued to apply pressure, it was Dale who were able to strike home to secure three points through Ryan. The midfielder received the ball on the edge of the area and fired goalward, deflecting into the goal for victory.

Rochdale AFC

Standings

Preview | Bolton Wanderers (H)

Report | Dale 2-0 Bolton Wanderers