Match report

Oldham Defeats Tranmere 3-1 in League Two Clash

Tranmere
Tranmere
1–3
FT
Oldham
Oldham
Mar 7, 2026

Oldham put in a strong performance to secure a 3-1 victory over Tranmere in their League Two encounter. Mike Fondop, Calum Kavanagh, and Jack Stevens scored for Oldham, while Zander Obiero netted for Tranmere in the 90th minute to provide a late consolation.

Key Facts

  • • Oldham's Mike Fondop opened the scoring in the 20th minute, assisted by Emmanuel Monthe.
  • • Calum Kavanagh extended Oldham's lead with a goal in the 45th minute, assisted by Jack Stevens.
  • • Jack Stevens converted a penalty in the 75th minute to make it 3-0.
  • • Zander Obiero scored for Tranmere in the 90th minute, assisted by Oluwafemi Patrick.

Lineups

Tranmere

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Murphy (G)
  • 16 J. Lowe (D)
  • 5 N. Smith (D)
  • 28 S. Negru (D)
  • 3 P. Brough (D)
  • 26 J. Plant (M)
  • 42 N. Kenneh (M)
  • 25 L. Warrington (M)
  • 32 Z. Obiero (M)
  • 11 O. Patrick (M)
  • 29 J. Ironside (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Barrett
  • 30 A. McGowan
  • 17 S. Solomon
  • 31 M. Dickov
  • 2 C. Norman
  • 24 B. Blacker

Oldham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hudson (G)
  • 16 W. Sutton (D)
  • 5 D. Daniels (D)
  • 6 M. Monthe (D)
  • 24 J. Robson (D)
  • 15 K. Drummond (M)
  • 4 T. Pett (M)
  • 8 R. Woods (M)
  • 11 J. Stevens
  • 9 M. Fondop-Talum (F)
  • 17 C. Kavanagh (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 T. Donaghy
  • 14 J. Garner
  • 21 J. Hawkes
  • 7 K. Taylor
  • 40 D. Simeu
  • 27 O. Hammond
  • 26 K. Payne

Timeline

  1. Oldham
    20' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    Mike Fondop · Assist: Emmanuel Monthe
  2. Tranmere
    34' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Negru · On: A. McGowan
  3. Tranmere
    38' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    Jason Lowe

    Foul

  4. Oldham
    42' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Stevens
  5. Oldham
    45' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    Calum Kavanagh · Assist: J. Stevens
  6. Tranmere
    46' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Warrington · On: S. Solomon
  7. Tranmere
    72' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Murphy

    Foul

  8. Tranmere
    73' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joe Murphy · On: J. Barrett
  9. Tranmere
    73' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Plant · On: M. Dickov
  10. Tranmere
    74' Tranmere subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jason Lowe · On: C. Norman
  11. Oldham
    75' Oldham Goal · Penalty
    J. Stevens
  12. Oldham
    77' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Stevens · On: J. Hawkes
  13. Oldham
    83' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: K. Payne
  14. Oldham
    84' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mike Fondop · On: Joe Garner
  15. Oldham
    84' Oldham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Drummond · On: O. Hammond
  16. Oldham
    90'+3 Oldham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Pett · On: K. Taylor
  17. Tranmere
    90' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Obiero · Assist: O. Patrick

Match Stats

Stat Tranmere Oldham
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 63% 58%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 405 324
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 1 5
xG 0.49 1.32
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 256 189
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Oldham took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from Mike Fondop, setting the tone for a dominant first half.
  • ▸ Jack Stevens scored from the penalty spot in the 75th minute, putting the game out of reach for Tranmere despite their late goal.