Championship side Blackburn Rovers to visit Spotland

Date published: 17 May 2013


Rochdale's opponents for the second of two pre-season friendly matches to be held at Spotland this summer have now been confirmed.

Further to the announcement on Monday that Dale will take on Preston North End, Blackburn Rovers have now been added to the pre-season schedule.

The Championship side will make the trip to Spotland on Saturday 20 July, with a 3pm kick-off. Admission prices for the fixture will be announced in due course.

Rovers also visited Spotland last summer - Rochdale recorded a 1-0 victory.

Confirmed pre-season friendlies

Northwich Victoria (A), Tuesday 9 July, 7.45pm
Stalybridge Celtic (A), Tuesday 16 July, 7.30pm
Macclesfield Town (A), Tuesday 23 July, 7.30pm
Blackburn Rovers (H), Saturday 20 July, 3pm
Preston North End (H), Saturday 27 July, 3pm
Winsford United (A), Monday 29 July, 7.30pm

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