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MK Dons spoil Oldham Athletic's Football League Homecoming with 2-0 Defeat
EFL League 2, Matchday 1: August 02, 2025

0 vs. 2


Oliver Hammond's late spark off of the bench for Oldham appeared to be their only sign of life all day.

Team Sheet (4-4-2)
Gomes Rodriguez --- Yun
Kay --- Woods (C) --- Conlon --- Hawkes
Lewis --- Monthe --- Ogle --- Caprice
Hudson

Stats Summary:
37% - Possession - 63%
0 - Shots on Target - 11
1 - Shot Attempts - 19
0 - Yellow Cards - 0
0 - Red Cards - 0
9 - Saves - 0

Events:
30' C. Kelly
52' A. Collins

Discipline Summary:

Man of the Match:
ST Aaron Collins 8.3 match rating, 1 goal, 5 shots
Current Record:
0-0-1

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Latics Move Swiftly to Secure Goalkeeping Future
Oldham Athletic have completed the signing of 17-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Alejandro Arévalo for a reported $300,000, with the move funded entirely by the sale of Mathew Hudson to Northampton Town for the same fee.

Arévalo arrives as one of Spain's most promising young goalkeepers, with the Latics viewing him as a long-term successor between the posts. Despite his age, the club believes his reflexes, composure, and potential make him an ideal investment for the future.

The deal continues Oldham's strategy of reinvesting transfer income into emerging talent, as manager Micky Mellon reshapes the squad with an eye on sustained success in League Two and beyond.

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Chesterfield Deliver Early Knockout Blow to Oldham in EFL Cup
EFL Carabao Cup, Round One: August 02, 2025

0 vs. 2


Ryan Stirk had a day against the Latics securing Man of the Match with a goal and an assist.

Team Sheet (4-4-2)
Garner --- Waters
Hannant --- Morris (C) --- Pett --- Stevens
Leake --- Charsley --- Sutton --- Hammond
Arevalo

Stats Summary:
43% - Possession - 57%
3 - Shots on Target - 10
4 - Shot Attempts - 14
1 - Yellow Cards - 1
0 - Red Cards - 0
8 - Saves - 3

Events:
22' D. Markanday
89' R. Stirk

Discipline Summary:
60' L. Hannat
76' A. Lewis

Man of the Match:
CDM Ryan Stirk 9.1 match rating, 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 tackles

Current Record:
0-0-2

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Charlsey's late flash off the bench secures draw for Oldham against Colchester
EFL League 2, Matchday 2: August 02, 2025

2 vs. 2


Oldham Athletic's newest academy product Chun So Yun shined against Colchester by creating multiple chances

Team Sheet (4-4-2)
Harratt --- Yun
Kay --- Woods (C) --- Conlon --- Hawkes
Leake --- Monthe --- Ogle --- Caprice
Donaghy

Stats Summary:
40% - Possession - 60%
3 - Shots on Target - 4
4 - Shot Attempts - 7
0 - Yellow Cards - 0
0 - Red Cards - 0
2 - Saves - 2

Events:
25' K. Harratt
41' O. Thorn
67' W. Goodwin
79' H. Charsley
Discipline Summary:

Man of the Match:
CM Ben Perry 8.9 match rating, 1 assist, 33 passes, 3 tackles

Current Record:
0-1-2

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Harry Smith Shines Securing Brace against Oldham, Swindon win 3-2
EFL League 2, Matchday 3

2 vs. 3


This big dumbass just bullied us idk what to say

Team Sheet (4-4-2)
Gomes Rodriguez --- Yun
Lewis --- Charsley (C) --- Conlon --- Yun
Leake --- Monthe --- Ogle --- Caprice
Arevalo

Stats Summary:
41% - Possession - 59%
3 - Shots on Target - 5
4 - Shot Attempts - 9
1 - Yellow Cards - 3
0 - Red Cards - 0
2 - Saves - 1

Events:
33' A. Gomes Rodriguez
36' H. Smith
45' B. Waters
59' B. Bodin
65' H. Smith


Discipline Summary:
14' J. Ball
31' F. Munroe
79' W. Wright
90' J. Caprice


Man of the Match:
ST Harry Smith 9.5 match rating, 2 goals
Current Record:
0-1-3

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Latics Sell Ogle to Bristol Rovers, Add Experience with Clarke Signing
Aug 2025 -- Oldham Athletic have completed the sale of Regan Ogle to League One side Bristol Rovers for a reported $300,000, continuing the club's strategy of generating significant transfer income this summer.

The Latics have wasted little time reinvesting, securing the signing of experienced defender James Clarke from Newport County for a reported $78,000.

At 35, Clarke brings a wealth of EFL experience and leadership to Micky Mellon's squad. Capable of playing across the back line, he is expected to provide stability and depth to a defense that has undergone considerable change during the transfer window.

With Oldham netting more than $220,000 from the two deals, the club has once again balanced strengthening the squad with maintaining a healthy financial position as it continues forward in the 2025-26 League Two campaign.

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Oldham Cant Snap Cold Streak Against Bristol, Lose 3-2
EFL League 2, Matchday 4

2 vs. 3


Arevalo's early 2nd half mistake helped swing the momentum Bristol's way.

Team Sheet (4-4-2)
Garner --- Harratt
Lewis --- Woods (C) --- Conlon --- Hawkes
Sutton --- Clarke --- Daniels --- Caprice
Arevalo

Stats Summary:
44% - Possession - 56%
0 - Shots on Target - 5
3 - Shot Attempts - 14
0 - Yellow Cards - 0
0 - Red Cards - 0
7 - Saves - 0

Events:
54' J. Garner
58' [PEN] I. Hutchinson
65' A. Arevalo
80' R. Sotiriou
90' K. Harratt


Discipline Summary:

Man of the Match:
CM J. McEachran 8.2 match rating

Current Record:
0-1-4

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Injury Blow as Conlon Faces Lengthy Spell on the Sidelines
August 2025 — Oldham Athletic have confirmed that midfielder Tom Conlon will be sidelined for three to four months after suffering a torn calf muscle during the Latics' defeat to Bristol Rovers.

Conlon was forced off midway through the second half after pulling up while tracking back, with scans later revealing the full extent of the injury. The experienced midfielder is now expected to miss a significant portion of the first half of the League Two campaign.

The news is another major setback for Micky Mellon, who has relied on Conlon's leadership and composure in midfield during a tumultuous opening weeks of the season.

Everyone at Oldham Athletic wishes Tom a full and speedy recovery

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Latics Turn to Evans After Midfield Reshuffle
August 2025 — Oldham Athletic have moved quickly to bolster their midfield, signing veteran Corry Evans on a free transfer following the long-term injury to Tom Conlon and the sale of Josh Kay to Cambridge FC for a reported $270,000.

With Conlon ruled out for up to four months after suffering a torn calf muscle, Micky Mellon acted swiftly to add experience and leadership to the heart of his squad. Evans, a former Northern Ireland international with hundreds of appearances across the Championship and League One, was a mid-season short-term signing that helped bolster last year's promotional run in the National League. Evans is likely to retire at the end of his 1-year deal with the Lactics.

The move continues Oldham's active summer in the transfer market. While Kay's departure represents another profitable sale for the club, Evans' arrival provides options to the Latics as they scramble to earn points early in their League Two homecoming.

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Sloppy Outing Between Fleetwood Town and Oldham Athletic Ends 1-1
EFL League 2, Matchday 5

1 vs. 1

Team Sheet (4-4-2)
Gomes Rodriguez --- Waters
Hannant --- Charsley --- Evans --- Hawkes
Morris --- Clarke --- Monthe --- Caprice
Arevalo

Stats Summary:
50% - Possession - 50%
1 - Shots on Target - 7
7 - Shot Attempts - 13
0 - Yellow Cards - 1
0 - Red Cards - 0
6 - Saves - 0

Events:
58' A. Gomes Rodriguez
67' S. Rooney


Discipline Summary:
86' D. Hume

Man of the Match:
CM D. Hume 7.5 match rating, ast, 2 interceptions

Current Record:
0-2-4