Rochdale AFC vs Gateshead | Vanarama National League, Tuesday 24th October, Crown Oil Arena, 7.45pm Kick-Off
Dale's second home match in three days takes place on Tuesday, as we welcome Gateshead in Vanarama National League action.
Get ready for the game by reading all of the pre-match build-up below.
MATCHDAY GUIDE
Coming to the match? Check out all of the information you need to make the most of your visit HERE.
Fans should note that Gateshead supporters will be housed in Block U of the Smith Metals Family Stand.
INTERVIEWS
Jimmy Keohane says Dale must regroup and go again on Tuesday, following Saturday's defeat at home to Oldham Athletic.
Read what he had to say HERE.
THE OPPOSITION
Tuesday's game will be Gateshead's first since manager Mike Williamson departed for MK Dons last week.
Rob Elliott has taken interim charge, but his scheduled first game against Chesterfield on Saturday was postponed.
The Heed, who won promotion under Williamson in 2022, are currently sixth in the table, receiving plenty of plaudits for their style of football.
In striker Marcus Dinanga, they have the National League's joint top goalscorer, on 12 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
This will be the 50th meeting between the two clubs.
There have been 16 wins for Dale, 26 for Gateshead, and 7 draws.
FLASHBACK
Ian Henderson scored his 100th Dale goal the last time we met Gateshead, back in November 2018 ⚽️#GoalOfTheDay | #RAFC pic.twitter.com/AvYaGqFnYF
— Rochdale AFC (@officiallydale) October 24, 2023
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
John Mulligan will be the referee for Saturday’s game. It is his first full season at National League level.
Simon Robinson and Ryan Aldred are the assistant referees, with Darren Rogers as the fourth official.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Supporters in the UK & Ireland, as well as those overseas can watch the game live via the National League TV platform.
Audio commentary will also be available via Dale Player. Click HERE for full details.
There will also be live updates via the club’s official twitter account.
