Joe Rafferty is the latest injury concern for Rochdale as they welcome Coventry to Spotland. The defender came off in the first half of the 0-0 draw with Bury and went for a scan on Monday to find out how serious his stomach strain was. Ian Henderson and Calvin Andrew (both foot) were substitutes at Gigg Lane and could come into consideration for starts, while Callum Camps was also back in the...Full Story »

Joe Rafferty's own goal handed Burton a 1-0 Sky Bet League One win over fellow high-fliers Rochdale. A tight contest was decided when the full-back diverted the ball past goalkeeper Josh Lillis midway through the first half. Burton's wayward finishing had let Dale off the hook in the opening stages, with Lillis happy to watch shots from Lucas Akins, Calum Butcher and Mark Duffy fly high or wid...Full Story »

Rochdale defender Joe Rafferty will miss Saturday's Sky Bet League One opener at home to Peterborough through suspension. The 21-year-old full-back was sent off in Dale's penultimate game of the season - a 5-0 defeat at Barnsley . Centre-back Rhys Bennett (arm) and midfielder Matty Lund (knee) are ruled out through injury as Dale look to build on their eighth-placed finish last season. Summer...Full Story »

Rochdale defender Joe Rafferty returns to contention for the visit of boss Keith Hill's former club Barnsley following suspension. Rafferty sat out last week's win at Leyton Orient after reaching five yellow cards and Hill must decide whether to recall him to the starting line-up or stick with Rhys Bennett. Fellow defender Ashley Eastham misses out through suspension following his straight red...Full Story »