Rochdale vs Liverpool U21s | Papa John's Trophy Group D, Tuesday 31st August, Crown Oil Arena, 7pm Kick-Off
We get our 2021/22 Papa John's Trophy campaign underway against Liverpool Under-21s at the Crown Oil Arena this afternoon.
It is the first of three group games for both sides, with Bolton Wanderers and Port Vale also making up Group D.
BUY TICKETS NOW
Supporters can purchase tickets for Tuesday night's game right up until kick-off via our online ticketing website.
Simply buy online and scan the ticket, which will be emailed to you, at the turnstiles upon arrival! You can either scan the email direct from your phone, or print off your ticket at home to scan on the night.
There are no cash turnstiles at the Crown Oil Arena, due to the ground now having automatic turnstiles.
In circumstances where you can only purchase from the Ticket Office, please do not leave this until the last minute. Our new ticketing system requires the details of all purchasers to be stored on our system, so it will take time to process your details and issue your match ticket. Therefore, to avoid delaying your entry to the ground further, please allow plenty of time to visit the Ticket Office.
Turnstiles open an hour before kick-off at 6pm.
PRE-MATCH INTERVIEW
Following Friday night's game against Colchester United, Robbie Stockdale said:
"Any game of football I want to do well in. It’s nice to see that the bench looked a little bit stronger [on Friday], so we’ve got players coming back. We’ll look to give players game time but it doesn’t matter who’s playing, they’re here because I think they’re good players, so it’s a good opportunity for them."
COMPETITION RULES
In the group stage of the competition, should the 90 minutes end in a draw, then a penalty shootout will decide who gains a bonus point.
For a full list of rules on the Papa John's Trophy, click HERE.
OPPOSITION VIEW
Click HERE to read what Barry Lewtas, Liverpool's Under-23 Head Coach, had to say ahead of the game
REF WATCH
Referee | Ben Toner
Assistant Referees | Chris Isherwood & Lisa Rashid
Fourth Official | Billy Smallwood
WE’VE GOT IT COVERED
Can't make it to the Crown Oil Arena on Friday night? Supporters in the UK & Ireland can watch the game LIVE on iFollow Dale, in addition to fans living overseas.
Click HERE to purchase your £10 match pass now. Commentary gets underway at 6.50pm.
For full details on 2021/22 streaming information, click HERE.