Rochdale AFC vs Dagenham & Redbridge | Vanarama National League, Saturday 3rd February, Crown Oil Arena, 3pm Kick-Off
Dale are back at home this weekend for the first time in four weeks, as we welcome Dagenham & Redbridge to the Crown Oil Arena.
Get ready for the game by reading all of the pre-match build-up below.
MATCHDAY GUIDE
Coming to Saturday’s game? Check out all of the information you need to make the most of your visit HERE.
TEAM NEWS
Cian Hayes re-joined Dale on loan for the remainder of the season this week, but will miss this weekend's game due to injury.
Jimmy McNulty said that the winger may miss next weekend's trip to Altrincham, but if he does, he should be close to a return following that game.
Kairo Mitchell was back training on the grass on Thursday, so could have a chance of returning to the squad on Saturday.
THE OPPOSITION
Dagenham have been playing National League football for eight seasons now, including the current campaign, following their relegation from League Two in 2016.
The Daggers have secured three top-ten finishes during that time, finishing fourth in their first season in the National League, losing out to Forest Green Rovers in the playoff semi-final. The Essex side have finished 10th and 8th in their previous two campaigns.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
This will be the 13th meeting between the two sides.
Dale have won six of those, whilst Dagenham have won five times, with the remaining two games ending as draws.
The meeting earlier in the season at Victoria Road ended 2-1 to Dale, thanks to an unbelievable strike from Cian Hayes and a classic Hendo chip.
Run it back đź”™@CianHayes7 | #RAFC pic.twitter.com/WEvzFML4pe
— Rochdale AFC (@officiallydale) February 2, 2024
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Sam Mulhall will be the referee for Saturday’s game. This is his second season refereeing in the National League.
Wayne Cooper and Simon Robinson are the assistant referees, with Graeme Kearney as the fourth official.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
All Dale fans, whether in the UK & Ireland or overseas, can watch the game live from home via the National League TV platform. Click HERE for full details.
There will also be live updates via the club’s official twitter account.