Rochdale record-breaker starts school, makes debut and is man of the match

• Right-back Luke Matheson, 15, has a day to remember
• Teenager came on in 2-1 Checkatrade Trophy win over Bury

As first days back at school go, this one will live long in the memory for Luke Matheson. The 15-year-old made his debut for League One Rochdale in the 2-1 Checkatrade Trophy win over Bury at Spotland on Tuesday, hours after returning from his first day at school following the summer holidays.

Not only did Matheson became Rochdale’s youngest player, aged 15 years 336 days, when he came on as a 13th-minute substitute, but the right-back was named man of the match.

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