Second-half goals from Steve Davies and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing ended Carlisle's unbeaten home record and sent Rochdale through to the third round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win. Rochdale could have had the tie sewn up by half-time but for some wayward finishing, and although Carlisle came back into it later on the home side were unable to make progress against a resolute defence. Carlisle almost...Full Story »

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing's hat-trick secured Rochdale a place in the second round as they beat Swindon 3-1. The home side took the lead in the 24th minute when Michael Rose's corner was headed up into the air by Mendez-Laing and dropped onto the crossbar. Mendez-Laing was first to the rebound and he headed through a crowded six-yard box to find the net. This was Martin Ling's first game since h...Full Story »

Rochdale boss Keith Hill could have new signing Nathaniel Mendez-Laing at his disposal for the first time for Saturday's League one clash with Barnsley. The 23-year-old former Peterborough signed a one-year deal on Thursday subject to Football Association and Football League clearance. Hill could shuffle his pack once again as he attempts to put together a team for the club's seventh game in 2...Full Story »