Rotherham United return to home action this weekend when they entertain mid table Rochdale.

The Millers kept up their excellent run in the League with a 2-0 away win at Chesterfield on Wednesday night. The victory over the Spireites is the Millers seventh straight win in the League and they are now unbeaten in 10 League Two matches. A win against Rochdale would equal this seasons League Two record of consecutive victories, which was set by Milton Keynes Dons between the 7th September and the 20th October.

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Rochdale visit Millmoor in 10th position in League Two, just five points off the play off places. Dale have been going well recently, losing just one of their last eight League games, which was a 2-1 defeat to Stockport County. On their travels this season Dale have been in good form, losing just one League Two away game all season, that was the opening day defeat at Peterborough United. Overall Rochdale's away record is the 10th best in League Two this season.

The last time Rochdale visited Millmoor was in 1999. On that occasion the visitors took the points back to Spotland with Graeme Atkinson scoring a last minute goal to win it 1-0. The win was secured with just 10 men as former Miller Mark Monington was dismissed 20 minutes before full time. Overall the two teams have met 62 times in the League, with the Millers winning 30 times, Dale winning 19 times and 13 games have finished drawn.