A closer look at Rochdale ahead of clash with the Shrimpers

Chris Phillips Tue, 27 January 2026 at 12:41 pm UTC·3 min read ECHOSPORT talks to Mark from rochdaleafc.com ahead of tonight's clash with Southend United. First of all how's the new pitch looking. " Dry! "It looks really good to be fair and the contractors have pulled off a really difficult task to get it done over winter.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement "To only end up playing one 'home' game away from Spotland was a result too. READ MORE: Blues boss Maher hopes for third time lucky "For context, the old pitch was draining around 5mm per hour... this one is around 500mm per hour and, following further work in the summer, that will settle closer...