Top of the table Lincoln City came to Dale full of confidence and that showed when on the cusp of half-time, Lewy Oliver headed home to give the Imps the lead.
Dale managed to draw level when Lucas Bispo Martinez netted, adding to his FA Youth Cup haul last week to earn a point.
Attentions turn to an equally tough fixture at Mansfield Town next weekend.
Starting XI | Nicholson, Akpan, Horne, Dos Santos, Edghill, Burgess, Lawrenson, Clift, Kelly, Chukwugbo, Bispo Martinez
Subs | Handley, Bailey, Dunlop, Nkongon
