Rochdale boss Keith Hill is expected to name an unchanged starting XI for the visit of Sincil Bank to face League Two strugglers Lincoln.Midfielder David Perkins comes back into contention after serving a four-match ban but is likely to have to settle for a place on the bench.

Hill will no longer have youngsters Callum Warburton, Kristian Bowden and Kyle Buckley to call upon after the former youth trio were released from their short-term contracts.

Dale will also soon be without winger Rory Prendergast after the club revealed finances have restricted them from extending his contract beyond its expiry on January 21.

Dale's only remaining injury concern is striker Chris Dagnall, who is gradually returning to fitness following surgery on his damaged cruciate knee ligaments.

Hill's men go into the clash on the back of seven-match unbeaten run which has seen them pick up 17 points.

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