Oldham vs Swindon: Football Previews & Free Betting Tips

Oldham return to EFL life buzzing after promotion, and they’ve brought that momentum into August. Swindon arrive with a rebuilt squad and plenty of attacking options, but are still knitting the pieces together. Expect a loud Boundary Park with a healthy away following — this is an early tone‑setter for both.

On the pitch, Oldham have leaned on a tidy, structured 4‑3‑3 — solid back line, wide runners, and crosses for a focal point. Swindon typically set up in a 4‑2‑3‑1, aiming for controlled possession and deliveries to a target striker with on‑loan pace around him.

No suspensions reported. Ryan Woods is a doubt after a knock, so midfield minutes could tilt towards Oli Hammond and Luke Hannant. The spine looks settled: Mathew Hudson in goal; defenders Donervon Daniels, Will Sutton, and full-backs Reagan Ogle/Jamie Robson. Width from Kieron Morris and Josh Hawkes, with Joe Garner or Joe Quigley leading the line.

No new bans flagged. In goal, Lewis Ward has the shirt. The defence rotates around Will Wright, Ryan Delaney, and youngsters Harrison Minturn/Harley Hunt. Midfield options include Ollie Clarke, Joe Snowdon, and Tariq Uwakwe. Up top, target man Harry Smith can be partnered or relieved by runners like new loanee Princewill Ehibhatiomhan, with Aaron Drinan another option.

Oldham (last 10, rolling back to NL run): strong playoff surge and a habit of finishing well. Roughly 1.39 scored and 1.04 conceded per game, clean sheets in just over a third. The pattern: steady first halves, more goals after the break.

Swindon (last 10 from end of L2 24/25): open games — 1.54 scored and 1.37 conceded per game — with a slight lean to “over” totals and plenty of BTTS.

Trend takeaway: Oldham’s structure vs Swindon’s more expansive style. Set‑pieces could be decisive either way.

Metric (last 10 sample)	Oldham	Swindon
Avg goals scored	1.39	1.54
Avg goals conceded	1.04	1.37
Clean sheet %	35%	28%
Average possession	51%	52.3%
Over 2.5 goals	43%	54%

Oldham at Boundary Park (recent run across NL play‑offs & August): strong home flow with multiple clean sheets and a positive goal difference; they’ve been comfortable defending a lead.

Swindon away (late 24/25 into 25/26): mixed returns; capable of scoring but have tended to concede when stretched on transitions.

Kieron Morris — carries a consistent threat from the right, smart movement and delivery, and links well with overlapping full‑backs.

Harry Smith — the reference point for Swindon’s attacks; wins duels, occupies centre-backs, and opens space for runners like Princewill Ehibhatiomhan.

Score pick: 2–1 Oldham. Home cohesion and set‑piece strength edge it, but Swindon’s forwards are lively enough to make this competitive.

Main pick: Both Teams To Score — Yes. Oldham’s recent BTTS rate ~70% and Swindon’s ~80% suggest chances at both ends.

Value angle: Oldham to Win & Over 1.5 Goals. Combines home edge with a sensible goals line in an open-looking matchup.