Match report

Accrington ST Defeats Oldham 1–0 in League Two Clash

Accrington ST
Accrington ST
1–0
FT
Oldham
Oldham
Nov 29, 2025

Accrington Stanley emerged victorious against Oldham Athletic in a closely contested League Two game, clinching their win through an unfortunate own goal by Oldham's J. Robson in the early half of the first half. Accrington managed to hold off Oldham's efforts throughout the match, securing three crucial points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Accrington ST 1–0 Oldham
  • • Own Goal by J. Robson (Accrington ST) at 31'
  • • Farrend Rawson received a yellow card for Accrington ST at 21'
  • • K. Drummond and Devon Matthews were shown yellow cards for fouls on either team during the second half
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the game

Lineups

Accrington ST

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 O. Wright
  • 17 D. Matthews
  • 5 F. Rawson (D)
  • 14 B. Ward (D)
  • 2 D. Love (M)
  • 4 C. Grant (M)
  • 6 L. Coyle (M)
  • 30 I. Heath
  • 7 S. Whalley (F)
  • 11 I. Sinclair (F)
  • 8 P. Madden (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Kelly
  • 38 C. O'Brien
  • 16 J. Bauress
  • 28 S. Conneely
  • 10 A. Henderson
  • 18 C. Caton
  • 39 J. Woods

Oldham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hudson (G)
  • 20 J. Caprice (D)
  • 5 D. Daniels (D)
  • 6 M. Monthe (D)
  • 24 J. Robson (D)
  • 4 T. Pett (M)
  • 8 R. Woods (M)
  • 19 L. Hannant (M)
  • 26 K. Payne (M)
  • 21 J. Hawkes (M)
  • 17 J. Quigley (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 T. Donaghy
  • 40 D. Simeu
  • 2 R. Ogle
  • 15 K. Drummond
  • 9 M. Fondop-Talum
  • 28 M. Mellon
  • 11 J. Stevens

Timeline

  1. Accrington ST
    21' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Farrend Rawson

    Foul

  2. Oldham
    25' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hawkes · On: K. Drummond
  3. Accrington ST
    31' Accrington ST Goal · Own Goal
    J. Robson
  4. Accrington ST
    46' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Farrend Rawson · On: C. O'Brien
  5. Oldham
    52' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joe Quigley · On: M. Mellon
  6. Oldham
    52' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Hannant · On: J. Stevens
  7. Oldham
    64' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    K. Drummond

    Foul

  8. Accrington ST
    66' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Devon Matthews

    Foul

  9. Oldham
    67' Oldham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Payne · On: D. Simeu
  10. Oldham
    67' Oldham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: Mike Fondop
  11. Oldham
    71' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Caprice

    Foul

  12. Accrington ST
    87' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Whalley · On: C. Caton
  13. Accrington ST
    88' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    P. Madden

    Argument

  14. Accrington ST
    90'+3 Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Oliver Wright

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Accrington ST Oldham
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 66% 61%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 16
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 328 327
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 1 5
xG 0.69 0.65
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 215 201
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Accrington ST's own goal from J. Robson at 31' proved to be a crucial turning point, providing Accrington with an unexpected lead and bolstering their confidence.
  • ▸ Despite multiple substitutions by Oldham Athletic in the second half, they were unable to break through Accrington’s defense.