Dale will be keen on extending their 11-game unbeaten league run at the COA with a visit from in-form Boston United.
Our opponents from Lincolnshire are second in the form table based on the last six games, and know a positive result would complete eight games unbeaten.
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THE OPPOSITION
Overview – The Pilgrims endured a tough spell around the time we visited the Jakemans Community, failing to win in their next three league matches. A sole win away at Morecambe papered over the cracks as they were then knocked out of the FA Trophy and then lost four and drew three of the next seven, although did pick up a point away at York City on Boxing Day. Following Graham Coughlan’s departure, Hurst came in and got the cogs turning recently with a fine run of form, now just four place away from the Playoff positions but with a nine point gap to climb. The side in yellow have scored 11 goals in the last four and that’s despite a goalless draw at home to Tamworth, also winning all of the last three matches on the road.
Manager – Paul Hurst – 51yo, appt 14th Jan 2026. After a one-and-a-half-year hiatus from management, Hurst returned to the dugout for a second spell in charge at Boston. He failed to win his first three in charge but has since gone on to win five of his next seven, with draws in the last two home outings.
Form
Boston United 1-0 Sutton United (W).
Boston United 1-0 Gateshead (W).
Scunthorpe United 3-6 Boston United (W).
Boston United 0-0 Tamworth (D).
Forest Green Rovers 2-3 Boston United (W).
Boston United 2-2 Woking (D).
Last Game – Boston United 2-2 Woking (38′ Cursons, 63′ Maguire).
Top League Goalscorer (2025/26) – Lenell John-Lewis (10).
New Signings
Andrew Wogan (GK).
Dan Cameron (GK).
Jake Rooney (CB).
Jamie Grimes (CB).
Oisin Gallagher (CM).
Deji Sotona (FW).
Tom Cursons (FW).
Luca Barrington (FW).
Liam McCarron (FW).
WE’VE MET BEFORE
Games Played – 15
Rochdale Wins – 8
Draws – 3
Boston Wins – 4
Most recent encounter – Boston United 1-3 Dale (8th Nov 2025).
OFFICIALS
Referee | Zac Kennard-Kettle.
Assistants | Jordan Brooks & George Eaton.
Fourth Official | Robert Claussen.
