Rochdale slumped to twentieth place in the third division as they extended their win-less run to ten games and handed relegation haunted Swansea a lifeline.

The visitors were never second best and took a nineteenth minute lead through Kevin Nugent.

Undeservedly Dale equalised through Gareth Griffiths just before half time and after the break they could have had a penalty and saw Swansea keeper Neil Cutler make two excellent saves.

Swansea secured the points to add to the growing pressure on Paul Simpson when substitute Marc Richards converted a right wing cross with his first touch as the Dale defence again went absent.

After a promising start, Dale's season has slumped and Simpson will be keen for a strong finish to boost his case for a renewed contract.

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