Last season, Exeter City and Rochdale finished 8th and 9th in League One respectively.
However, fast forward to the current campaign and defeat in the clash between the two sides tomorrow at Spotland could send the loser heading for League Two.
The Grecians are currently eight points adrift of safety and go into the game knowing they need to win if they are to stand any chance of beating the drop.
This was a pressure which they faced going into their Easter Monday encounter with Leyton Orient, who currently occupy the position above the League One relegation, which they won 3-0.
Jake Taylor opened the scoring for Exeter before Liam Sercombe bagged a brace and a similar result against Rochdale would set them up nicely for their final three fixtures.
Next up, the Grecians face Walsall at home before a long trip to Play-Off chasing Carlisle United before their final fixture of the campaign against Sheffield United at St James' Park on the final day of the campaign.
