Graeme Lee takes his side to the Crown Oil Arena on Easter Monday looking to improve on a run of just one win in eight games following Friday’s 1-0 reverse at the Suit Direct Stadium.
But Pools gave a solid account of themselves in that defeat to promotion chasing Port Vale and will be hoping they can carry that performance over into Monday’s trip to Greater Manchester.
The reverse fixture saw Lee take charge of his first game at the Suit Direct Stadium where Mark Shelton capped the evening with a late winner as Pools came from behind to claim all three points.
Lee will be stretched with his squad however having only named six substitutes on Friday due to a number of injuries in the squad.
And with Jamie Sterry also going off injured in that game, we predict our starting XI:
1. Ben Killip
Killip will be assessed ahead of the trip to Rochdale after Nicholas Bilokapic featured in the home defeat to Port Vale. (Credit: Federico Maranesi | MI News) Photo: Federico Maranesi
2. Reagan Ogle
Ogle could be in line to start after the late injury to Jamie Sterry on Good Friday. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid
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Jake Hull impressed on his debut and could keep his spot in defence with concerns over Timi Odusina's fitness. MI News & Sport Ltd Photo: MI News & Sport Ltd
4. Gary Liddle
Liddle put in an impressive display against Port Vale and could continue as Pools' captain at Rochdale. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid