Match report

Oldham Secures Narrow Win Over Cheltenham in League Two Clash

Oldham
Oldham
2–1
FT
Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Jan 17, 2026

In an exciting encounter at the Boundary Park Stadium, Oldham managed to secure a narrow but valuable win over Cheltenham by a score of 2-1. Despite conceding an early penalty to Jordan Thomas of Cheltenham in the 26th minute, Oldham rallied back through Joe Garner and K. Payne's goals to emerge victorious.

Key Facts

  • • Cheltenham took the lead with a penalty by Jordan Thomas at 26 minutes.
  • • Oldham equalized in the first half via a goal from Joe Garner assisted by R. Woods at 45+1 minutes.
  • • K. Payne scored the winning goal for Oldham in the 60th minute to give them the lead.
  • • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards were issued throughout the match, with both teams showing determination.

Lineups

Oldham

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hudson (G)
  • 20 J. Caprice (D)
  • 5 D. Daniels (D)
  • 6 M. Monthe (D)
  • 24 J. Robson (D)
  • 8 R. Woods (M)
  • 26 K. Payne (M)
  • 4 T. Pett (M)
  • 19 L. Hannant (M)
  • 15 K. Drummond (F)
  • 14 J. Garner (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 T. Donaghy
  • 16 K. Taylor
  • 9 M. Fondop-Talum
  • 17 J. Quigley
  • 21 J. Hawkes
  • 23 K. Harratt
  • 40 D. Simeu

Cheltenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Day (G)
  • 27 J. Tomkinson (D)
  • 6 R. Cundy (D)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 21 G. Nurse (D)
  • 8 L. Young (M)
  • 26 B. Stevenson (M)
  • 2 A. Jude-Boyd (M)
  • 20 J. Bickerstaff (M)
  • 11 J. Thomas (M)
  • 10 G. Miller (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Diallo
  • 12 D. Power
  • 3 G. Harmon
  • 30 F. Willcox
  • 4 L. Kinsella
  • 28 T. Backwell
  • 16 J. Martin

Timeline

  1. Cheltenham
    26' Cheltenham Goal · Penalty
    Jordan Thomas
  2. Oldham
    45' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    Joe Garner · Assist: R. Woods
  3. Oldham
    46' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Hannant · On: Mike Fondop
  4. Oldham
    60' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Payne
  5. Cheltenham
    72' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arkell Jude-Boyd · On: L. Kinsella
  6. Oldham
    73' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Woods

    Foul

  7. Oldham
    74' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Drummond · On: J. Hawkes
  8. Oldham
    75' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joe Garner · On: Joe Quigley
  9. Oldham
    83' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Quigley

    Foul

  10. Oldham
    85' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hawkes

    Time wasting

  11. Cheltenham
    86' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Nurse · On: G. Harmon
  12. Cheltenham
    86' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Miller · On: Josh Martin
  13. Cheltenham
    90'+5 Cheltenham Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kinsella

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Oldham Cheltenham
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 65% 71%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 329 394
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 1.03 1.51
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 215 281
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Oldham's equalizing goal by Joe Garner just before halftime changed the momentum significantly in their favor.
  • ▸ K. Payne's decisive strike at 60 minutes sealed Oldham’s victory, ensuring a crucial three points for the home team.