by Paul Williams

Rovers haven't lost to Rochdale in seven meetings and the form book is firmly in favour of Darren Ferguson's men as they return to Keepmoat Stadium following last week's dominating performance at Blackpool.

Doncaster have won four of their six outings under the new manager while 'Dale are without a victory in seven League One fixtures and have drawn a blank in four of those.

Rover's new formation seems to suit their personnel and they've won their last three by the same 2-0 scoreline. Andy Williams has rediscovered his confidence and has scored four times in those three wins, helped by the return to fitness of Nathan Tyson. With Keshi Anderson ready and waiting in the wings to add to Rovers' threat, teams are struggling to cope and it's got fans believing that a play-off push or better this season is still possible. Luke McCullough will return to the squad after captaining Northern Ireland U21s last week but Richard Chaplow, Rob Jones, Gary MacKenzie, Paul Keegan and Curtis Main are all likely to miss out again.

Rochdale have signed Manchester United reserve goalkeeper Joel Castro Pereira on loan for a second time and he could replace Josh Lillis at the Keepmoat. But Keith Hill may again have to do without Matty Lund, Jamie Allen and Reuben Noble-Lazarus.

'Dale's resources are being stretched and this looks a great opportunity for Rovers to continue their forward momentum on a day when a number of the club's legends will be in attendance to see the unfurling of new banners by the Black Bank, marking their lasting contribution to Rovers in the South Stand.