Back at the Crown Oil Arena, looking to continue our league unbeaten run at home!
Oldham Athletic make the short journey in the re-arranged fixture to kick-off February.
The Latics returned to winning ways on the weekend after a six game winless run in all competitions.
MATCHDAY GUIDE
An in-depth look into all the goings on at the ground on Matchday, including opening times and half time draw details.
Click HERE to read.
JOINT STATEMENT
A joint message from both Rochdale AFC and Oldham Athletic issued to supporters before the game can be found HERE.
PITCH UPDATE
An update on the playing surface was released prior to today’s match. Click HERE to read.
ADMISSION DETAILS
Tickets for the game are officially off sale after police consultations.
Supporters who have marked their ticket(s) down for collection can pick them up from our Ticket Collection Cabin, opposite the five-a-side pitch on the car park, from 6.15pm.
ERNIE COOKSEY TROPHY
Dale and Oldham Athletic will compete for the Ernie Cooksey trophy on Tuesday.
The trophy was introduced for the pre-season friendly between the sides in July 2019. It was made possible thanks to the Dale Supporters Trust and Oldham Athletic Supporters Foundation who came together to fund the new trophy. Oldham currently hold the trophy following their 4-3 win at Dale in October 2023, which was followed by a 1-1 draw at Boundary Park later that season.
Ernie was treated for skin cancer in 2006 but suffered a reoccurrence two years later, and sadly passed away in the summer of 2008.
He played nearly one hundred games for Dale between 2004 and 2007 after joining from the Latics, where he had made 40 appearances. He proved to be extremely popular with both sets of supporters.
Forever in our thoughts, Ernie.
FOLLOW THE GAME
You can watch the game LIVE on DAZN, coverage is available for supporters in the UK and overseas!
Head to http://dazn.com/welcome/nltv to sign up.
Additionally, you can listen to Dale Player available for the 24/25 season, providing live commentary from every First Team match.
Click HERE for full details on the service and how to sign up.
THE OPPOSITION
Oldham are into their third season in the fifth tier after relegation from the EFL in 2022. They are currently six points and two places ahead of Dale with both teams in the Play-Off positions, Dale with three games in hand on the Latics.
Micky Mellon’s side have just five defeats to their name this campaign, with three of those coming since the turn of the year. Thanks to Mike Fondop’s brace on Saturday at AFC Fylde including a 93rd minute winner, Oldham ended their winless run. In doing so, the striker moved onto 13 league goals this season, one ahead of Kairo Mitchell in the standings.
They have strengthened their side in January despite losing both Josh Stones and Sam Clucas. The additions of experienced EFL men in Tom Pett and Jordan Rossiter alongside the pacy forward in the shape of Billy Waters and Ryan Leake at the back seem to have given Mellon options.
HEAD TO HEAD
Tuesday’s clash will be the 65th meeting with Oldham. Dale have won 18 of those with 22 draws and 24 Oldham victories, spanning across three different leagues and cup competitions. This will be our third National League meeting with a 4-3 defeat here last season and a 1-1 draw at Boundary Park.
OFFICIALS
Referee | Paul Marsden
Assistants | William Cavanagh & Mark Ryder
Fourth Official | Ben Robinson
