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
Head to Head
| Played | Bury | Draw | Rochdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
Crossing the Divide
The following players have played for both clubs:
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The following have managed both clubs:
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.
