Rochdale's match against Manchester United u21s in the National League Cup ended in a 0-2 loss, with the young Red Devils taking an early lead through Chido Obi's goal in the 11th minute. The match started with a strange situation, as Rochdale kicked the ball out of bounds immediately to make two substitutions, due to the rules of the National League Cup dictating that National League clubs must start at least four players who also started in their last league match. Aidan Barlow, a United academy graduate, started for Rochdale but was subbed off after just 22 minutes. Despite a strong effort from the team, Rochdale was unable to score, with their best chance coming in the 89th minute when Levi Amantchi soared the ball into the stands. Manchester United u21s sealed the victory in stoppage time through James Scanlon's goal, squared by Victor Musa. The match was played at a slow tempo throughout, with little bite, as Rochdale focused on their league campaign. The team's manager will be looking to bounce back from this loss, with the league season still in full swing. Rochdale's players, including Ryan East and Olutobi Adebayo-Rowling, will be looking to improve their performance in the next match. The team's fans will be hoping for a better result, as they continue to support their team through the ups and downs of the season. The National League Cup may not be the top priority for Rochdale, but the team will still be looking to make a strong showing in the competition.