Oldham Athletic vs Salford City predictions, Sep 26, 2026

English League Two, on Saturday,

Oldham Athletic

Salford City

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As Oldham Athletic prepares to host Salford City on September 26, 2026, recent form indicates a challenging contest for the home side. Oldham has struggled, securing only 1 win from their last 5 matches, a trend that raises concerns about their current momentum and tactical effectiveness. In contrast, Salford City enters the matchup on a high note, having won 3 of their previous 5 matches, showcasing a more robust attacking capability and solid defensive organization.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.39 for a home win and 2.62 for an away victory, reflecting a relatively close matchup despite Oldham’s difficulties. The model prediction suggests a 38.1% chance of a home win, with a 26.4% likelihood of a draw and a 35.3% probability favoring Salford City.

Tactically, Oldham may need to adopt a more aggressive approach to break down Salford’s resilient defense, while the visitors will look to capitalize on transitional play to exploit any gaps. As both teams vie for crucial points in a competitive League Two landscape, the outcome remains uncertain, and observers can anticipate a closely contested match.

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Oldham
38.4%
Draw
26.6%
Salford
35%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Latest Results

19.09.26 Rochdale AFC – Oldham Athletic – 2:0
12.09.26 Oldham Athletic – Chesterfield – 1:2
05.09.26 Tranmere Rovers – Oldham Athletic – 2:0
01.09.26 Fleetwood Town – Oldham Athletic – 1:1
29.08.26 Oldham Athletic – Swindon Town – 3:0
19.09.26 Salford City – Swindon Town – 1:0
12.09.26 Rotherham United – Salford City – 3:3
05.09.26 Salford City – Port Vale – 1:0
01.09.26 Salford City – Newport County – 2:1
29.08.26 Shrewsbury Town – Salford City – 1:0

Facts

  • Two mid-table squads battle for vital points to solidify their season (ranked 16th and 12th).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Oldham won 1.
  • Recent results have been tough for Oldham (last 5 matches: 1 win).
  • Salford is in good shape currently (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
  • In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
  • In the last 9 head-to-head meetings, Oldham has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 7:15 (averaging 0.8:1.7 goals per game).
  • Specifically in home fixtures for Oldham against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with 6:9 goals (averaging 1.2:1.8 per game).
  • Latest Head To Head

    18.04.26 Oldham Athletic – Salford City – 1:2
    18.10.25 Salford City – Oldham Athletic – 1:0
    23.04.22 Oldham Athletic – Salford City – 1:2
    27.11.21 Salford City – Oldham Athletic – 2:0
    31.08.21 Oldham Athletic – Salford City – 1:0

    Standings

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Barnet 7 4 3 0 17:10 7 15
    2 Walsall 7 3 4 0 10:4 6 13
    3 Grimsby 7 3 4 0 11:6 5 13
    4 Gillingham 7 3 3 1 11:6 5 12
    5 Cheltenham 7 3 3 1 14:11 3 12
    6 Bristol Rovers 7 4 0 3 12:11 1 12
    7 York City 7 3 2 2 13:10 3 11
    8 Chesterfield 7 3 2 2 10:8 2 11
    9 Crewe 7 2 5 0 7:5 2 11
    10 Tranmere 7 2 4 1 9:7 2 10
    11 Fleetwood 7 2 4 1 8:7 1 10
    12 Salford 7 3 1 3 8:9 -1 10
    13 Swindon 7 3 1 3 8:11 -3 10
    14 Rotherham 7 2 3 2 10:10 0 9
    15 Colchester 7 2 3 2 8:10 -2 9
    16 Oldham 7 2 1 4 8:9 -1 7
    17 Rochdale 7 2 1 4 7:10 -3 7
    18 Shrewsbury 7 2 1 4 5:11 -6 7
    19 Newport 7 1 3 3 10:11 -1 6
    20 Exeter 7 1 3 3 4:5 -1 6
    21 Accrington 7 1 3 3 10:13 -3 6
    22 Northampton 7 1 3 3 3:6 -3 6
    23 Port Vale 7 1 2 4 3:9 -6 5
    24 Crawley 7 1 1 5 6:13 -7 4

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