Rochdale were denied a chance to move top of League Two after being held to a 0-0 draw at Bury on Friday.
The clash saw a meeting of managers Keith Hill and David Flitcroft, former colleagues at Spotland, as well as Barnsley.
Bury boss Flitcroft came into the game having won the Manager of the Month award for League Two and, in truth, the hosts could have won but for a string of fine saves from Rochdale goalkeeper Josh Lillis.
Ian Henderson’s first-half dismissal for two bookable offences hampered the visitors’ cause further, though Michael Rose went close with a free-kick 10 minutes after the interval.
Lillis came to the fore in the closing stages, displaying fine reflexes to save from Daniel Nardiello and Tom Soares to preserve a clean sheet and point.
The result moves Rochdale up to second, a point behind leaders Chesterfield, while Bury are seven points off the drop zone in 15th.
- Soccer News Like
- Be the first of your friends!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SoccerNews
Soccernews.com is news blog for soccer with comprehensive coverage of all the major leagues in Europe, as well as MLS in the United States. In addition we offer breaking news for transfers and transfer rumors, ticket sales, betting tips and offers, match previews, and in-depth editorials.
You can follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/soccernews.com or Twitter: @soccernewsfeed.