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Oldham Oldham vs Cheltenham Cheltenham

League Two

League Two · Oct 17, 2026 · 14:00

Final score: Oldham 4–1 Cheltenham

Match preview

League Two action on October 17th sees Oldham Athletic host Cheltenham Town in a fixture that promises intrigue. The Latics, with a 50% win rate from their opening two games (1W 0D 1L), have shown a Jekyll and Hyde start to the season, scoring and conceding four goals apiece. Their home advantage, however, is reflected in a slim 10% win probability, suggesting a tough afternoon is expected.

Cheltenham arrive at Boundary Park in significantly better form, boasting a 67% win rate from their three matches (2W 0D 1L). With seven goals scored and four conceded, they’ve demonstrated a more potent attack and solid defence early on. The Robins have a strong historical record against Oldham, winning three of the last five head-to-head encounters, including two dominant 3-0 victories. The bookmakers see this as a finely balanced affair, with both a draw and an away win holding a 45% probability. Fans can expect a tense battle, with Cheltenham looking to assert their early season dominance against an Oldham side desperate to find consistency.

Standings

  • Oldham: #18 · 15 Pts · 14 P (4W 3D 7L)
  • Cheltenham: #5 · 21 Pts · 14 P (6W 3D 5L)

Recent form

Oldham

Cheltenham

Head-to-head

  • : Oldham 2–1 Cheltenham
  • : Cheltenham 0–3 Oldham
  • : Cheltenham 2–0 Oldham
  • : Oldham 2–1 Cheltenham
  • : Cheltenham 3–0 Oldham

Lineups

Oldham (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

22. A. Wilson, 4. T. Pett, 16. W. Sutton, 24. L. Temple, 19. Z. Tahir, 30. T. Hill, 26. K. Payne, 15. K. Drummond, 14. N. Chilvers, 17. F. Fawunmi, 9. M. Fondop

Cheltenham (Formation: 4-1-4-1)

1. J. Day, 3. J. Tomkinson, 6. J. Wilson, 25. P. Sweeney, 21. G. Nurse, 7. B. Stevenson, 11. J. Bickerstaff, 17. S. McWilliams, 8. C. McCann, 9. K. Otchere, 10. G. Miller

Match events

  • 18' Card Yellow Card — Shaun McWilliams (Cheltenham)
  • 19' Goal Normal Goal — Calum Kavanagh (Oldham) (assists: Favour fawunmi)
  • 24' Card Yellow Card — Charlie McCann (Cheltenham)
  • 25' Goal Normal Goal — Jamie Robson (Oldham) (assists: Favour fawunmi)
  • 41' Goal Normal Goal — Favour fawunmi (Oldham) (assists: Calum Kavanagh)
  • 45'+1 Goal Normal Goal — Freddie willcox (Cheltenham)
  • 60' subst Substitution 1 — Shaun McWilliams (Cheltenham) (assists: K. Otchere)
  • 70' subst Substitution 1 — Kane drummond (Oldham) (assists: Mike·Fondop-Talum)
  • 75' subst Substitution 2 — George Miller (Cheltenham) (assists: Jake Bickerstaff)
  • 76' subst Substitution 2 — Favour fawunmi (Oldham) (assists: Oliver Hammond)
  • 81' Goal Normal Goal — Jamie Robson (Oldham) (assists: Oliver Hammond)
  • 83' subst Substitution 3 — Tom Pett (Oldham) (assists: Kai Payne)
  • 88' subst Substitution 3 — Jake Evans (Cheltenham) (assists: Favour onukwuli)

Match statistics

  • expected_goals: 0.17 — 0
  • Passes accurate: 10 — 2
  • Shots insidebox: 1 — 0
  • Free Kicks: 1 — 0
  • Shots off Goal: 1 — 0
  • Total passes: 12 — 4
  • Total Shots: 1 — 0
  • Fouls: 0 — 1
  • Red Cards: 0 — 0
  • Yellow Cards: 0 — 0
  • Shots on Goal: 0 — 0
  • Ball Possession: 62% — 38%