Jones could land Dale recall
Rochdale boss Keith Hill must decide whether to recall on-loan goalkeeper Jamie Jones for the home game against Port Vale.
Jones was not involved in Friday's defeat at parent club Preston, but will be back in contention and could replace Josh Lillis.
Defender Ollie Lancashire is doubtful after sustaining an injury during the warm-up at Deepdale, so Ashley Eastham is expected to resume in central defence.
Peter Vincenti is hoping to be involved again. The midfielder shook off a hamstring strain in time to start on Friday and was withdrawn late on. Jamie Allen (head), Stephen Dawson, Calvin Andrew (both knee) and Matty Lund (shoulder) are all out.
Chris Neal is expected to resume in goal for Port Vale after serving a one-match suspension.
Neal's return should see Sam Johnson revert back to the bench, meaning 20-year-old Ryan Boot will drop out of the squad after providing cover against Colchester on Friday.
On-loan Everton midfielder Francisco Junior missed the defeat to the U's with a hamstring injury and he will be assessed but winger Byron Moore (groin) will definitely remain out.
Mohamed Coulibaly, Chris Robertson, Ryan McGivern, Tom Pope, Colin Daniel and Achille Campion are options for Vale boss Rob Page, whose side have been dragged into the relegation scrap following five straight losses.
Source: PA
