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### Match Preview: Tranmere Rovers vs. Oldham Athletic
As Tranmere Rovers prepare to host Oldham Athletic on September 5, 2026, both sides come into the fixture with distinct momentum. Tranmere has secured two victories in their last five matches, showcasing resilience but struggling for consistency. Their tactical strength lies in a compact defense that often absorbs pressure effectively, allowing quick transitions on the counter-attack.
In contrast, Oldham Athletic has demonstrated a more robust recent form, winning three of their last five encounters. Their attacking prowess is increasingly evident, capitalizing on quick ball movement and exploiting defensive lapses in opponents. This is complemented by a solid midfield that can control the tempo and create scoring opportunities.
Bookmakers reflect a closely contested matchup, with odds slightly favoring Oldham at 2.49 compared to Tranmere’s 2.58. Model predictions indicate a narrow margin, with a 35% chance of a home win for Tranmere, a 27.8% likelihood of a draw, and a slight edge for Oldham at 37% for an away victory.
With both teams showing varying strengths and recent forms, this fixture promises to be a competitive clash, but as always in football, outcomes remain uncertain.
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| Tranmere 35.3% |
Draw 28.2% |
Oldham 36.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.63 | 3.24 | 2.57 | Watch and Bet |
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2.58 | 3.31 | 2.58 | |
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2.60 | 3.25 | 2.45 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Newport County – Tranmere Rovers – 2:2 22.08.26 Port Vale – Tranmere Rovers – 1:1 15.08.26 Tranmere Rovers – Shrewsbury Town – 2:0 01.08.26 Tranmere Rovers – Rochdale AFC – 2:3 penalties 18.07.26 Tranmere Rovers – Blackpool – 2:0 |
29.08.26 Oldham Athletic – Swindon Town – 3:0 22.08.26 Colchester United – Oldham Athletic – 2:1 15.08.26 Oldham Athletic – Port Vale – 2:0 08.08.26 Stoke City – Oldham Athletic – 2:0 01.08.26 Oldham Athletic – Sheffield Wednesday – 4:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.03.26 Tranmere Rovers – Oldham Athletic – 1:3 20.12.25 Oldham Athletic – Tranmere Rovers – 3:1 02.11.24 Tranmere Rovers – Oldham Athletic – 1:2 30.04.22 Tranmere Rovers – Oldham Athletic – 2:0 07.12.21 Oldham Athletic – Tranmere Rovers – 0:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barnet | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Walsall | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | York City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | Colchester | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | Crewe | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Oldham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 4 | 6 |
| 7 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:6 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | Tranmere | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 5 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Fleetwood | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | Cheltenham | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Rotherham | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Swindon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | Exeter | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Chesterfield | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Crawley | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 3 |
| 19 | Northampton | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 2 |
| 20 | Port Vale | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 2 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 2 |
| 22 | Accrington | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 1 |
| 23 | Salford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Rochdale | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
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