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A look ahead to tonight’s relegation six pointer at Spotland as in-form Rochdale face off against Fleetwood.

face John Sheridan’s tonight at Spotland in a crucial game at the bottom of .

The have been on something of a resurgence in recent weeks and are unbeaten in their last four league games. During this run they have picked up superb victories at both and promotion chasing .

Despite this recent upturn in fortunes ‘s side remain five points adrift of safety with just 12 games remaining this season.

Although Rochdale have found goals hard to come by this season (scoring just 34 times, making them the division’s second lowest goal scorers), they have proved a resolute defensive outfit, keeping 14 clean sheets so far this campaign.

The visitors also come into tonight’s game on a decent run of form, with the Cod Army yet to lose since John Sheridan took over as manager at the end of last month. This recent run of form has included credible draws against play off contenders and .

Saturday’s point at The Valley enabled Fleetwood to leapfrog Town and escape the League One drop zone.

In contrast to Rochdale however, Fleetwood have struggled defensively this season, having conceded 57 goals this season, 15 more than their hosts this evening.

 

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