Bury claimed local bragging rights over neighbours Rochdale with a 2-1 success at Gigg Lane.
Bennett and Jones goals see off Dale
Bury claimed local bragging rights over neighbours Rochdale with a 2-1 success at Gigg Lane and leapfrogged their rivals into the League Two top three.
Elliott Bennett netted a scrappy opener in the 19th minute and Mike Jones' classy second with six minutes remaining ensured Will Buckley's injury-time effort for Dale was just a consolation.
Bury took the lead following a defensive error, with a short backpass allowing Bennett to nip in and block Fielding's clearance and send the ball looping into the empty net.
Andy Morrell then missed a gilt-edged opportunity shortly after the restart, playing a neat one-two with Andy Bishop inside the box before side-footing over from seven yards with the goal at his mercy.
Dale piled on the pressure as they attacked the away end in the second half and Adam Le Fondre headed over from Adam Rundle's corner before Tyler saved a 25-yard strike by Buckley.
Sodje then made an important block to deny Le Fondre before Jones sealed the three points, playing a one-two with Bishop before beating Fielding from 12 yards.
Buckley forced the ball past Tyler late on but it was too late to launch a fightback.
