Rochdale v Notts County preview
Rochdale boss John Coleman has no new injury worries.
Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro is set to remain on the sidelines after picking up a groin problem during his recovery from a hamstring injury.
The striker may be the only blemish on John Coleman’s squad, with centre-back Kevin Amankwaah expected to recover from a minor knock that forced him from the field in the closing stages of Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Colchester.
Dean Holdon replaced Amankwaah and is ready to deputise if needed, but the former Swindon man has formed an impressive pairing with on-loan Burnley defender Kevin Long in recent weeks, with Dale conceding just twice in five games under Coleman.
Victory over Notts County would be a third consecutive triumph at Spotland for relegation-threatened Rochdale following successes against Bury and Bournemouth.
Meanwhile, Alan Sheehan is a doubt for Keith Curle’s first away game as Notts County manager.
Sheehan was a late withdrawal from the squad to face Chesterfield on Saturday after suffering an injury shortly before kick-off.
The full-back is being monitored by the club’s medical staff and a late decision will be made on his fitness.
Jonathan Forte will be hoping to force his way back into the starting line-up after climbing off the bench to score the winning goal against Chesterfield.
Fellow striker Ben Burgess, midfielders Gavin Mahon and Ishmel Demontagnac and defenders Damion Stewart and Sam Sodje will also be hoping for recalls at Spotland as Notts look to record three straight league wins for the first time this season.