Rochdale vs Milton Keynes Dons - Cup-tied Rochdale quartet return for MK Dons battle

Rochdale will welcome back four players for their home clash with fellow League One strugglers MK Dons.

Scott Wiseman, Sam Hart, Alex Dobre and Billy Knott were all cup-tied for Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham in the FA Cup.

Steve Davies, who came off the bench against Spurs to net a last-gasp equaliser and force the replay, is not considered fit enough to start while Calvin Andrew has been battling an Achilles problem.

Dale are missing long-term absentees Niall Canavan (ankle) and Keith Keane (groin).

MK Dons could be without as many as nine players at Spotland.

Ed Upson and Ethan Ebanks-Landell are definitely missing through suspension having each accrued 10 yellow cards this term.

The Dons are sweating on the quartet of Chuks Aneke (hamstring), Peter Pawlett (groin), Osman Sow and Marcus Tavernier, all of whom missed Saturday’s loss to Charlton.

Injured trio Alex Gilbey (knee), Scott Golbourne (hip) and Joe Walsh will not play again this term.