Rotherham Unted v Rochdale AFC | The New York Stadium, Sky Bet League One, Saturday 7th December 2019, 3:00pm Kick-Off
Dale are back in league action, and on the road, heading across the Pennines to South Yorkshire to face Rotherham United.
Rochdale are unbeaten in their last three outings to the New York Stadium, winning on all three occasions.
Paul Warne's side are flying high in the table though, occupying fourth place, and so will provide tough compeition on Saturday.
PRE-MATCH INTERVIEW
Brian Barry-Murphy says his side are focused on providing an attacking intent at Rotherham on Saturday.
Click HERE to read what he had to say or watch the interview in full HERE.
OPPOSITION VIEW
Rotherham United manager Paul Warne said ahead of the game: "They really play possession football and they love to keep the ball and move you around until they can smell a weakness and then try and punish you."
Click HERE to read what he had to say in full on Rotherham's website.
ADMISSION DETAILS
Dale fans who didn’t purchase a ticket in advance can pay on the day at the New York Stadium on Saturday.
Turnstiles in the away end are cash ONLY, and ticket collections are also available at these turnstiles.
Click HERE for full details.
THE NEW YORK STADIUM
Rotherham United have provided a guide for away supporters which you can read HERE.
Please note that the following notice has been issued by the local police:
The away pub was flooded in the recent deluge so there are no designated away pubs in Rotherham town centre. However, the ground is open from 1:30pm and is serving alcohol.
The Riverside Pub as you approach the town centre will accept families and is across the road from the ground.
REF WATCH
Referee | Christopher Sarginson
Assistant Referees | Barry Gordon & Richard Wigglesworth
Fourth Official | Gareth Mellor
MATCH ODDS
Sky Bet are offering odds of 17/4 for a Dale win at Rotherham United 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.
FLASHBACK
Who was at our previous visit to the New York Stadium? 🙋♀️🙋♂️
— Rochdale AFC (@officiallydale) December 5, 2019
A Stephen Humphrys goal secured all three points and ended Rotherham's 14 match unbeaten run 🙌#RAFC pic.twitter.com/jG9WUgsjae
HEAD TO HEAD
| Rotherham United | Draw | Dale |
| 34 | 14 | 24 |
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