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League One final-day preview: Rochdale and Oldham fighting for survival

Watch Rochdale v Charlton live on Sky Sports Football from 5.15pm on Saturday, with updates from all the games on Soccer Saturday on SSN

ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06:  Ian Henderson of Rochdale AFC celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match
Image: Rochdale need results to go their way to survive on the final day of the season in Sky Bet League One

Rochdale and Oldham will be fighting for survival on the final day of Sky Bet League One action on Saturday.

The Latics lead Dale by a point in the table with one more relegation spot realistically still to be confirmed, although Rochdale's superior goal difference could have a key role to play.

Rochdale face Charlton, live on Sky Sports Football from 5.15pm, while Oldham head to Northampton. The Cobblers are yet to be mathematically relegated but are three points behind Oldham and have a goal difference of -34, compared to Oldham's -17.

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Charlton, meanwhile, need just a point to guarantee themselves a place in the play-offs. They sit sixth heading into the final day and lead Plymouth by three points and also have a superior goal difference (eight to two). Argyle head to Gillingham with goals on their mind as they aim to catch the Addicks.

There is also a chance that a play-off could be needed to decide sixth place. If Charlton lose by four goals and Plymouth win by two then the two sides will have identical records and an extra match will be needed to separate the two.

The destination of the title is also still to be decided, with Wigan leading Blackburn by two points at the top. Rovers host Oxford at Ewood Park while the Latics head to Doncaster. Wigan's significantly superior goal difference (59 to 41) means that a draw will likely be enough to secure the title, regardless of what Blackburn do.

Will Grigg of Wigan Athletic celebrates with his team mates DW Stadium on April 17, 2018 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Image: Wigan are still vying for the Sky Bet League One title heading into the final day of the season
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Elsewhere, relegated Bury head to AFC Wimbledon, who secured their survival in midweek. MK Dons, who are also down, head to Shrewsbury, who are guaranteed third and preparing for the play-offs. As are Rotherham, who host Blackpool, and Scunthorpe, who face Bradford.

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Elsewhere, Fleetwood meet Walsall, Portsmouth host Peterborough and Bristol Rovers travel to Southend.

Don't miss the Sky Bet League One clash between Rochdale and Charlton on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Football from 5.15pm. You can get updates from all the games on an extended Soccer Saturday programme on Sky Sports News.

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