M66 derby

M66 Derby
Locale Greater Manchester
Teams Bury
Rochdale
First meeting 5 January 1946
Latest meeting 17 October 2015
Statistics
Meetings total 66
All-time series Bury: 25
Drawn: 20
Rochdale: 16

The M66 derby is a fixture between Bury and Rochdale in English league football. The fixture was first contested on 5 January 1946, and is considered a fierce local rivalry. Respective managers Keith Hill and David Flitcroft worked together as manager and assistant at Rochdale previously.

Spotland and Gigg Lane are separated by a short distance of 6.3 miles. The M66 derby has been marred with acts of hooliganism and vandalism in recent times.[1] The two sides last met in the league on 17 October 2015, which was a 0–0 draw, after Bury's return to League One. Their last meeting was in the FA Cup on 6 December 2015 at Spotland. Bury won 1-0.

History

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Head to Head

Played Bury Draw Rochdale
60 25 20 16

Crossing the Divide

The following players have played for both clubs:

The following have managed both clubs:

Other Connections:

References

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