The draw for round 2 of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy will take place on Soccer AM this Saturday (September 8).
Dale go into the draw alongside Bury, Crewe Alexandra, Morecambe, Port Vale, Preston North End, Shrewsbury Town andWalsall.
All ties will be played on the week commencing October 8th.
Northern Section – West
Bury
Crewe Alexandra
Morecambe
Port Vale
Preston North End
Rochdale
Shrewsbury Town
Walsall