Dale were relegated after a late Chesterfield comeback condemned us to a life back in League Two.
Whilst the relegation may have been confirmed today, it had been a case of "when" rather than "if", and despite Jean Louis Akpa Akrpo's opener, it was the same old story as Dale lost their third away game on the trot.
The result was undeserved as a spririted Dale performance took the game to the home side from the start, and a home victory never looked to be on the cards.
Aside from the result and relegation, the game was noted for a second half show of support from the travelling supporters.