Rochdale earned a valuable point away from home with a 0-0 draw against Walsall at the Bescot Stadium on Saturday. The result extends the Saddlers' unbeaten start to the League Two campaign but provides a solid defensive foundation for the Dale.
Lee Grant's Walsall side had won two and drawn three of their opening fixtures but could not find a way past a resolute Rochdale back line. The visitors, newly promoted to the fourth tier, showed the organisation required to grind out results on the road.
The point leaves Rochdale 24th in the League Two table with four points from their first six matches. Their recent form has been mixed, with a win against Shrewsbury followed by a heavy defeat to Gillingham before this stalemate.
Rochdale's next challenge is a local derby at home to Oldham Athletic on 19 September. Oldham currently occupy 14th place, offering another opportunity for the Dale to climb away from the relegation zone. Fans can check the full schedule on the club's fixtures list.
While the attack failed to fire on this occasion, the clean sheet will be a welcome boost for the squad. The team must now prepare for a busy period of fixtures as they look to build momentum.
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