Ahead of tomorrow’s Vanarama National League fixture against Rochdale, we’ve received an update from the hosts regarding the pitch at Spotland Stadium.

Over the past fortnight, work has been carried out on the centre of the pitch, with the area around the centre circle fully excavated, refilled, and returfed. This newly renovated section performed well during Rochdale’s National League Cup tie against Stoke City Under 21s earlier this week.

There is still a slight concern over the surface near the corner between the David Kilpatrick Main Stand and the Smith Metals Family Stand, but Rochdale’s ground staff are monitoring and working on this area to ensure it remains playable.

With a dry and windy forecast, Rochdale are confident the match will go ahead as planned, with no pitch inspection currently scheduled.