Gateshead vs Rochdale AFC | Vanarama National League, Good Friday 29th March, Gateshead International Stadium, 3pm Kick-Off
Dale's first game of the Easter weekend double-header sees us travel to Gateshead.
Read all of the pre-match build-up ahead of our trip below.
ADMISSION DETAILS
Tickets must be purchased online via Gateshead's online ticketing site.
Click HERE for full ticket details.
PRE-MATCH
Jimmy McNulty says he is focused on his team's performances and the next moment, as Dale enter the final six games of the season.
Click HERE to read what he and Ryan East said on taking it one match at a time.
TEAM NEWS
Dale have Tiernan Brooks and George Nevett back in contention after their international call-ups.
Ian Henderson will serve the final game of his three-match suspension that was picked up at home to Woking over a fortnight ago.
THE OPPOSITION
Gateshead come into the game off the back of a 7-1 win against local rivals Hartlepool United.
That win saw The Heed move up to fourth position in the table as they continue a hugely impressive campaign under Rob Elliott.
He took charge in October following Mike Williamson's departure to MK Dons, and has sustained their playoff push despite the loss of some key players.
It is our third meeting with Gateshead this season. The league game at the Crown Oil Arena ended 2-2, whilst Dale were beaten 5-1 in an FA Trophy tie in December.
GROUND GUIDE
For a directions to Gatehead's stadium, visit their website by clicking HERE.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
This will be the 52nd meeting between the two clubs.
There have been 16 wins for Dale, 27 for Gateshead, and eight draws.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
Ben Wyatt will be the referee for Saturday’s game.
Scott Taylor and Scott Henry are the assistant referees, with Givi Todua as the fourth official.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
All supporters are able to watch the match via the National League TV platform. Click HERE for full details.
There will also be live updates via the club’s official Twitter account.
