Dale's game with Oldham Athletic last just nine minutes after the referee called an end to proceedings in farcical circumstances.
There was no doubting the decision to call the game off, but big question marks have to be made over the decision to start the game in the first place.
The pitch was waterlogged in several areas, and there were numerous occasions in the brief time that the game took place where the pitch was having a detrimental effect on proceedings. Elding came close for Dale after taking advantage of the conditions and Lillis had to be careful in the first 20 seconds to keep hold of a low drive.
Obviously no announcement has been made about when the game will be replayed, but supporters are advised to keep hold of their ticket stubs.