Preview | Bolton Wanderers (A)

18 October 2019

Bolton Wanderers v Rochdale | University of Bolton Stadium, Sky Bet League One, Saturday 19th October 2019, 3pm Kick-Off

Dale travel to Bolton Wanderers in Sky Bet League One action on Saturday.

Last weekend’s win over Accrington Stanley saw Dale move up to 17^th in the table.

Bolton manager Keith Hill has steadied the ship since his arrival, and have lost just one of their previous four games, including holding top-half teams Blackpool, Sunderland and Oxford Untied to draws.

ADMISSION DETAILS

Dale fans who didn’t purchase a ticket in advance can pay on the day at Bolton on Saturday.

Please note, it is cash only at the turnstiles from 2pm onwards. Click HERE for full details.

UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON STADIUM

For an first time visitors’ guide to the University of Bolton Stadium, click HERE.

MATCH ODDS

Sky Bet are offering odds of 11/8 for a Dale victory on Saturday. Click HERE for the full betting preview.

Make sure you select Rochdale as your favourite team on your Sky Bet profile, as Dale will receive 50% of any losing stake!

REF WATCH

Referee | Antony Coggins

Assistant Referees | Lisa Rashid & Wayne Grunnill

Fourth Official | David Avent

HEAD TO HEAD

Bolton Wanderers	Draws	Dale
7	5	3

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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.

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

Match Reports

Report | Bolton Wanderers 1-3 Dale

19 October 2019

Dale came from behind to claim all three points at the University of Bolton stadium on Saturday to see them shoot up to 14^thplace in Sky Bet League One.

Ollie Rathbone and Fabio Tavares scored their first League goals of the season to send Dale home with all three points.

Boss Brian Barry-Murphy made three changes with Jay Lynch, Rhys Norrington Davies and Aaron Morley returning to the side following last weeks victory against Accrington Stanley.

It was nearly the perfect start for Dale when straight from kick-off, Morley hit an ambitious attempt to lob Remi Matthews, his effort landing on the roof of the net.

Daryl Murphy then had a chance for Bolton, but his tame header was gratefully held by Lynch.

Dale countered from a Bolton corner, with Norrington-Davies firing just wide of Matthews’ goal. Callum Camps was next to try his luck but couldn’t find the target from 25-yards.

Dale then attacked down the right flank; Ian Henderson’s low cross being diverted out of play by a Bolton defender.

Bolton tried to create an opening of their own and nearly did so, Thibaud Verlinden going close with a deflected shot.

And just moments later, it was Verlinden who broke the deadlock, meeting a cross from the right-hand side after some good work from substitute Joe Dodoo in the 56^thminute.

Dale responded well and nine minutes later were level, Callum Camps with a deflected strike to peg the home side back.

Camps then went close once more, this time with a speculative drive from 30 yards from a Dale free-kick.

A heroic piece of defending from Eoghan O’Connell prevented Bolton retaking the lead, and it was in fact Dale who got the next goal, Rathbone breaking down the left-hand side and driving a low shot in off the post to turn the game on its head.

Bolton pushed forward in search of an equaliser with Ali Crawford shooting wide and Jason Lowe firing over the bar.

Daryl Murphy saw himself have a goal disallowed after Verlinden fouled Luke Matheson in the build-up.

Dale defended resolutely and added a third with six minutes left on the clock, Tavares scoring his first goal for the club after a determined run through the Bolton defence.

Second half substitute Luke Murphy fired wide for the hosts as they attempted to grab a consolation goal.

The result sees Dale pick up their second successive win in a week, and now switch their attention to Tuesday’s home fixture against MK Dons.

Tickets for Tuesday’s game can be purchased online HERE.

Rochdale AFC

Standings

Preview | Bolton Wanderers (A)

Report | Bolton Wanderers 1-3 Dale