Kenny Jackett’s side will be looking to bounce to winning ways after the curtain-raiser draw at Shrewsbury last weekend, before a 4-0 Carabao Cup loss at Brighton on Thursday.
Here’s the starting line-up and substitutes the Blues boss could go with at Spotland...
1. Goalkeeper - Craig MacGillivray
The keeper has started the season in excellent form Photo: Joe Pepler
2. Right-back - Callum Johnson
The defender was cup-tied at Brighton but set to regain his starting berth at Spotland Photo: Joe Pepler
3. Centre-back - Jack Whatmough
Limped off at Brighton with a dead leg, but Kenny Jackett allayed fears and should be okay to feature. Photo: Joe Pepler
4. Centre-back - Sean Raggett
Was given the runaround by a potent Brighton attack, but will feel more comfortable up against Rochdale Photo: Joe Pepler
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