Rochdale kick-off the 2014/15 campaign at home on Saturday as they host Peterborough United in the season opener.
After a pre-season in which Dale’s youngsters shone, Manager Keith Hill will have a selection head-ache for all the right reasons.
Jack Muldoon will be unavailable for the fixture as he continues to recover from the groin injury he suffered in Tenerife.
Posh say they will be without Joe Newell, who is side-lined with a broken toe, while Jon Taylor is rated doubtful.
The game has been designated as a ‘Wall of Colour’ day by the Football League. Will you be wearing blue? You’ll find everything you need to about the Wall of Colour HERE.
MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE: Geoff Eltringham
ASSISTANT REFEREES: Barry Cropp and Alf Greenwood
FOURTH OFFICIAL: Alix Pashley
LAST MEETING AT SPOTLAND – 2010/11 season
April 30th 2011: Rochdale 2-2 Peterborough (Akpa-Akpro and Dawson)
Akpa-Akpro gave Dale the lead after just a minute, but goals either side of half-time from Mendez-Laing and Lee Tomlin, respectively, saw Posh come from behind. Dawson netted in the 87th minute to secure a draw for Dale.
Dale XI on the day: Fon Williams, Wiseman, Josh Thompson, Holness, Widdowson, BBM, Kennedy, Done, Joe Thompson, Adams, Akpa-Akpro.
MATCH COVERAGE
Live commentary coverage of the game will be available on Dale Player, with the programme getting underway at around 2.50pm. Not got Dale Player? You can sign up HERE.
We’ll be tweeting live from the game via @officiallydale There will be key updates on the Dale Wall. You can access the Wall by clicking HERE.
TICKET INFORMATION
The match is pay on the day. You can find admission prices HERE.
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