RATINGS: Ward keeps guard at the back

Player ratings in the 0-0 draw with Rochdale.

Lee Nicholls - 6 - Had precious little to do all night, but kept Andrew Cannon at bay.

Scott Wootton - 6 - Recovered well after hitting his own bar after eight minutes.

Dean Lewington - 5 - Struggled against Dale's attacking threat on the right.

Elliott Ward - 8 - Stood firm in the defence, comfortable the stand-out performer.

George Williams - 6 - Could have done better with a free header from a corner.

Josh Tymon - 6 - Looked a decent threat at times again,

Conor McGrandles - 4 - Never looked involved in the game.

Aidan Nesbitt - 4 - Looked like he didn't want to take on his man when he got down the flanks.

Ouss Cisse - 4 - The game totally passed him by.

Kieran Agard - 5 - Should have done better when put through one-on-one.

Ike Ugbo - 6 - Wasted a good chance in the first half, but helped build up play well.

Subs:

Robbie Muirhead - 6 - Gave the midfield a stronger presence.

Callum Brittain - 6 - A confident replacement in the centre of the park.

Top Don: Elliott Ward