ROCHDALE are likely to field a newlook team against promotion hopefuls Torquay.

Skipper Gareth Griffiths is still struggling with a groin injury, Lee Duffy sustained an ankle knock in training, and Dave Flitcroft picked up a one-match ban at a midweek disciplinary hearing.

So player-boss Paul Simpson may give debuts to his deadline day signings Darren Hockenhull and Michael Taylor.

Patrick McCourt, Lee McEvilly and Gavin Melaugh have returned from duty with Northern Ireland Under 21s and Melaugh is the probable replacement for Flitcroft.

Last Season: Rochdale 2 Torquay United 0

Key Opponent: Alex Russell - former Dale playmaker who makes the visitors tick

Prediction: Rochdale 3 Torquay 2 Tweet