Oldham vs Cheltenham: probable lineups, prediction, bet builder tips and odds. Get the betting angle and odds ahead of Saturday's League Two clash.
Oldham vs Cheltenham Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Boundary Park |
Oldham vs Cheltenham looks lopsided on form, yet the bookmakers still make the hosts favourites at Boundary Park, which tells you plenty about how this League Two fixture is being read.
Micky Mellon's side have failed to win their last six League Two matches. Even so, Oldham are 4/5 with Betfred, a price that says the market still trusts them to stop the rot.
Cheltenham arrive bruised. Back-to-back league defeats, the latest at home to league leaders Salford City, have dropped Steve Cotterill's men out of the top seven.
Oldham shade the head-to-head with Cheltenham, winning three of their previous meetings. Cheltenham have won two, and the other finished level, so the hosts have history on their side here.
Oldham vs Cheltenham Form
Oldham have taken just one point from the last 15 available in League Two, most recently a goalless draw with Accrington Stanley that at least brought a clean sheet. The EFL Trophy offered some cheer with a 4-2 win over Leeds United Under-21s. Calum Kavanagh remains the forward most capable of working a goalkeeper.
Cheltenham have lost back-to-back league games, yet the attack still bites. Charlie McCann has scored in 5 of his last 7 League Two appearances, while Andreas Weimann gives them a proper focal point. Their knack of coming back from losing positions makes them awkward opponents for a fragile home side.
Oldham vs Cheltenham Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Oldham: J. Stevens (Injured/out)
Cheltenham: F. Onukwuli (Injured/out), M. Barber (Injured/out), H. Tustin (Injured/out), J. Day (Injured/out), J. Tomlinson (Injured/doubtful), B. Stevenson (Suspended)
Oldham
Micky Mellon could bring Mike Fondop back into the attack, and the Oldham vs Cheltenham lineups point to him partnering Calum Kavanagh in a probable 3-5-2. Will Sutton could replace Lewis Temple in the back five.
Cheltenham
Charlie McCann returns after serving his one-match suspension, but Ben Stevenson is unavailable following his red card against Salford City. Back-up goalkeeper Joe Day is out after suffering an injury in the EFL Trophy, and the probable shape is 4-1-4-1 with Andreas Weimann leading the line.
Oldham vs Cheltenham Predicted Lineup
Oldham
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Hudson; D. Daniels, M. Monthé, W. Sutton; J. Robson, T. Pett, K. Appiah-Forson, O. Norburn, G. Scott-Morriss; C. Kavanagh, M. Fondop (probable)
Cheltenham
Formation: 4-1-4-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: W. Stanway, J. Tomkinson, R. Cundy, P. Sweeney, J. Wilson, F. Willcox, R. Broom, G. Miller, C. McCann, J. Evans, A. Weimann (probable)
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Oldham vs Cheltenham Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been 11+ shots on target in 4 of the last 4 meetings between Cheltenham and Oldham in League Two.
There have been 3+ goals scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings between Cheltenham and Oldham in League Two.
Ryan Broom has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances against Oldham in League Two.
Andreas Weimann has scored in 4 of his last 6 League Two appearances.
Calum Kavanagh has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 7 League Two appearances.
Oldham vs Cheltenham Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Oldham to win an open game. The form guide screams caution, but the Oldham vs Cheltenham prediction rests on the price, the projection and an injury-hit Cheltenham squad. The projection puts Oldham on 1.75 goals. Cheltenham come out at 1.01, so goals at both ends look the most natural shape for this one.
Best Bets
Oldham to beat Cheltenham in the Win Market at Boundary Park. Oldham love a shot from range, Cheltenham struggle to defend them, and the hosts have had 5+ shots on target in 4 out of 6 matches vs Cheltenham in League Two. Add a visiting squad missing four injured players plus the suspended Ben Stevenson, and the case for the home side stands up.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projection points to 2.75 total goals, nudging above the line. With Oldham happy to pepper the goal and Cheltenham rated among the sharpest finishers around, this has the look of a messy, open afternoon.
Oldham vs Cheltenham Bet Builder
For anyone who doubts Oldham can end their slump, our Oldham vs Cheltenham bet builder tips back Charlie McCann to score, both teams to score, Cheltenham to win and Cheltenham-Draw Double Chance.
Charlie McCann has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 7 League Two appearances, and his return to the side adds real punch to Cheltenham's midfield.
Both teams have scored in 8 of Cheltenham's last 10 matches, and Oldham's habit of shooting from distance gives them a route to goal at the other end.
Cheltenham to win is the contrarian leg. Oldham's winless League Two run gives it a foundation, and the visitors are rated highly for finishing what they create.
Cheltenham-Draw in Double Chance adds cover. Cheltenham are rated strong at coming back from losing positions, which suits a selection that still survives a stalemate.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 11/1 and is as short as 9/1 elsewhere.
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Oldham vs Cheltenham Talking Points
The big question is whether Oldham's attacking intent can outweigh their fragility. They have spent 39.7% of their League Two match time this season in a losing position, the second-highest share in the division, and finishing is listed among their weaknesses. Cheltenham are the opposite, outscoring their expected goals by the widest margin in League Two, with Jake Evans, on a season-long loan from Leicester City, and Andreas Weimann carrying the threat. That clash of profiles is why our Oldham vs Cheltenham best bets lean on goals as much as the result, and why we still side with the hosts at Boundary Park.
Oldham vs Cheltenham Predictions FAQs
When is the Oldham vs Cheltenham English League Two game?
The match is on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Oldham vs Cheltenham being played?
The match is being played at Boundary Park.
What competition is Oldham vs Cheltenham in?
Oldham vs Cheltenham is an English League Two fixture in the 2026/2027 season.
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