Match Report
Season: 2021/22
Match Date: 2021-11-16
Competition: FA Cup Round 1
Away to Notts County
Result: Won 2 - 1
Crowd: 4416
Attended by the following 7 BURKS
Jake Beesley's 90th-minute header put League Two Rochdale through to the second round of the FA Cup at the expense of National League side Notts County.
The first-round replay at Meadow Lane looked to be heading to extra time when Beesley flicked Matt Done's cross in.
Josh Andrews' composed close-range volley had given Rochdale a half-time lead before Aidan White bundled into his own net to bring the hosts level.
But Beesley's smart finish set up a second-round tie at home to League One leaders Plymouth, who eased past Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 in their first-round replay.
Ian Burchnall's Magpies, who are fifth in the National League, were more than a match for their opponents from the league above.
Shortly after Andrews had cushioned in Liam Kelly's cross at the far post to put Dale ahead, Ruben Rodrigues smashed a 25-yard shot against the underside of the bar for the hosts.
County eventually got their reward when White sliced in Adam Chicksen's cross under pressure from Aaron Nemane and they almost went in front, but Rodrigues' sweet volley was smartly saved by Jay Lynch.
With the game seemingly destined for another 1-1 draw like their first meeting, forward Beesley stooped for his seventh goal of the season.
Dale Line-up
1. Jay Lynch
5. Max Taylor
6. Eoghan O'Connell
12. Jeriel Dorsett
2. Corey O'Keeffe
23. Liam Kelly
8. Aaron Morley (George Broadbent)
3. Aiden White (Matt Done)
9. Jake Beesley
19. Josh Andrews (Stephen Dooley)
10. Alex Newby (Abraham Odoh)
Manager: Robbie Stockdale
Scorers: Andrews (15); Beesley (90)