Burnley FC v Rochdale match

Welcome to the Clarets fan blog. For all Burnley Football Club fans, we are here. Sean Dyche believes Burnley are better placed to compete on multiple fronts this season, as they prepare to host Rochdale in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

Dale did themselves proud on the evening at Turf Moor and went ahead against the Premier League side two minutes into the second half, but four goals from Jay Rodriguez put the game beyond Robbie Stockdale’s side, in a score line that arguably flatters the opposition.

The Clarets boss made six changes for the trip to Newcastle in the last round - a tie they won on penalties - and is expected to field a similar side against The Dale.

Players like Nathan Collins, Wayne Hennessey, Phil Bardsley, Erik Pieters, Jack Cork, Aaron Lennon and Jay Rodriguez will be hoping to start against League Two opposition.

After a corner was cleared as far as O’Keeffe, he crossed to Cashman who had a volley blocked. O’Keeffe then rattled a powerful effort narrowly wide of the upright from a short corner. A double Rochdale substitution followed, as Odoh and Dooley made way for Josh Andrews and George Broadbent in the 74th minute. 

Burnley netted a fourth three minutes later, with Rodriguez bagging his fourth of the evening, as he turned home Lennon’s cross from a yard out. Soon after Lynch made a great double save. He firstly kept out substitute Matt Lowton’s fizzing effort before getting down to hold Wood’s strike. 

 Rochdale’s third and final substitution came in the 84th minute, with Liam Kelly replacing Cashman, as Burnley saw out the game to secure a 4-1 victory.

A win for Burnley would be their first at Turf Moor since January. Check back on our football blog soon for more Burnley FC news. Find out more about bosses Pace and Mike Garlick here.