ROCHDALE boss Steve Parkin will be hoping that his side can bounce back from the debacle at Lincoln last weekend when they face in-form Stockport County at Spotland.

The 7-1 defeat not only blew away Rochdale's recent run but also saw them lose ground in the mini-league of North West Clubs in the lower half of Division Two.

Parkin, who has a fully fit squad from which to choose will also be looking to put right the fact that a resurgent County under the new management of Jim Gannon did the double over his side last season.

"We've been in this sort of position before and usually responded well.

"There is an excellent spirit within the dressing room and we have all worked extremely hard this week to get the Lincoln game out of our system."

Fit again defenders, Mark Jackson and Gary Brown are both back in contention for a starting place with the only possible doubt surrounding on-loan striker, Keith Barker, who picked up a knock in the dying minutes last weekend.

Last season: Rochdale 0 Stockport 1

Key opponent: Adam Le Fondre - Young striker with a bright future in the game

Prediction: Dale 1 County 1

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