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. 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

Head to Head

Played	Bury	Draw	Rochdale
60	25	20	16

Crossing the Divide

The following players have played for both clubs:

4

The following have managed both clubs:

• Graham Barrow
• Jack Marshall
• Bob Stokoe

Other Connections:

• Dennis Butler, coached at both clubs.
• John Forrest, played for and coached Bury, scouted for Rochdale.
• Colin Greenall, played at Bury, coached at Rochdale.
• David Hamilton, coached at Rochdale, scouted for Bury.
• Peter Hampton, played at Rochdale, physio at Bury.
• Jamie Hoyland, played at Bury, coached at Rochdale.
• Walter Joyce, managed Rochdale and coached at Bury.