Cheltenham vs Oldham | Football Previews & Free Betting Tips | 20th September 2025

Cheltenham welcome Oldham on 20 September 2025 in a clash that already feels like a tone-setter for the early stages of the campaign. Both clubs have their eyes on the top half and points here could prove crucial. A lively home crowd is expected at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium, with a strong away following making the trip down from Greater Manchester.

The hosts are likely to keep things compact in midfield and look to spring attacks through wide areas, while Oldham generally prefer a more front-foot approach, pressing high up the pitch and trying to dictate possession. It should be an interesting battle of styles, with Cheltenham’s shape aiming to frustrate and Oldham pushing for tempo.

Cheltenham average around 49% possession in their matches, often happy to let the opposition have the ball before countering quickly. They look for crosses into the box, with over 36% of their attacks funnelled down the right.

Oldham sit a little higher, with roughly 53% average possession. Their pressing intensity shows up in the numbers, winning back the ball in the final third about 5 times per game. They rely heavily on set-pieces too, with a third of their goals in the last ten games coming from dead-ball situations.

Over the last 10 matches, Cheltenham have gone 4 wins, 2 draws, 4 defeats, scoring 13 and conceding 15. They’ve managed 3 clean sheets in that time but have also been caught out with late goals in several games.

Oldham’s record stands at 5 wins, 3 draws, 2 defeats, scoring 16 and conceding 10. That includes 4 clean sheets, showing a slightly sturdier defensive base. They’ve been particularly effective in the second half of matches, with 65% of their goals coming after the break.

Cheltenham: 1.3
Oldham: 1.6

Cheltenham: 1.5
Oldham: 1.0

Cheltenham: 30%
Oldham: 40%

Cheltenham: 49%
Oldham: 53%

Cheltenham: 4.7
Oldham: 5.2

Cheltenham: 1.9
Oldham: 2.1

Cheltenham: 10.8 (4.1 on target)
Oldham: 12.3 (4.9 on target)

Cheltenham: 1.25
Oldham: 1.45

Cheltenham: 1.40
Oldham: 1.10

Cheltenham: 0.4
Oldham: 0.5

Cheltenham: 0.5
Oldham: 0.3

Cheltenham: 77%
Oldham: 79%

Cheltenham: 28
Oldham: 26

Cheltenham: 41% first half, 59% second half
Oldham: 35% first half, 65% second half

Cheltenham: 47% over 2.5 goals
Oldham: 52% over 2.5 goals

Cheltenham: 1.4
Oldham: 1.8

Cheltenham at home (last 10): 5 wins, 2 draws, 3 defeats — averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.2 against per game, with 4 clean sheets.

Oldham away (last 10): 4 wins, 3 draws, 3 defeats — averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.3 against, with 3 clean sheets.

The last five meetings between Cheltenham and Oldham have been tight affairs.

• 27 Feb 2021 – League Two – Oldham 2-0 Cheltenham – Boundary Park
• 24 Oct 2020 – League Two – Cheltenham 2-0 Oldham – Jonny-Rocks Stadium
• 18 Jan 2020 – League Two – Oldham 1-1 Cheltenham – Boundary Park
• 28 Sep 2019 – League Two – Cheltenham 1-1 Oldham – Jonny-Rocks Stadium
• 2 Mar 2019 – League Two – Oldham 0-2 Cheltenham – Boundary Park

Overall, honours have been fairly balanced, with both sides picking up wins in that period.

Expect a cagey first half before things open up after the interval. Cheltenham will lean on home advantage, but Oldham’s extra cutting edge going forward could tip it.

Predicted score: 1–1 draw

Main Pick: Draw at full time — these sides have shared points in three of their last five meetings and the data suggests a repeat is possible.