ROCHDALE extended their unbeaten run to three National League games as they ran out 4-1 winners at Eastleigh.

Dale took the lead in the 28th minute through Kairo Mitchell, but the Spitfires were soon level when Paul McCallum headed in.

The visitors, though, were back in front just before half-time when Jimmy Keohane swept in a cross at the far post.

Devante Rodney fired in Dale’s third goal before Mitchell got his second of the match after being played in by Cian Hayes.

Speaking after the match, Eastleigh boss Kelvin Davis said: "Not having a game for a period of time showed early on.

"We didn't get enough of the ball, let them get into their rhythm despite knowing what to expect from them. 

"They are a high-possession team and we were hoping to be able to counteract that better than we did but the goals we conceded were disappointing."

He added: "I said to the lads in the dressing room that it is not a performance we want to be associated with again so it is a difficult day.

"Once the game gets started, I don't remember us stringing four or five passes together until 15 minutes in.

"For whatever reason, the performance wasn't what we wanted."