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Dale set up Rovers friendly

Rochdale have confirmed a second pre-season friendly against Championship opposition.

Having already announced Burnley's visit on August 7, the Turf Moor outfit's fierce rivals Blackburn are also set to come to Spotland on July 25.

Steve Kean's Rovers were relegated from the Premier League this season following 11 campaign in the top flight.

Dale, themselves relegated from League One, are also set for a trip to face Blue Square Bet side Southport at Haig Avenue on August 4.

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