Oldham 3-1 Tranmere
Updated
Oldham won: Oldham 3-1 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 21) on Sat, 20 Dec 2025 at Boundary Park, Oldham, Greater Manchester. Oldham goals: Michael Mellon 31', Michael Mellon 47', Michael Mellon 62'. Tranmere goals: Charlie Whitaker 41'. Sent off: Mike Fondop-Talum (68'). Expected goals: 1.77-1.49. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Michael Mellon (9.7).
Match report
Oldham beat Tranmere 3-1
Oldham saw off Tranmere 3-1 at Boundary Park on Saturday 20 December in the League Two.
Michael Mellon put Oldham ahead on 31' (1-0), Charlie Whitaker levelled for Tranmere on 41' (1-1), Michael Mellon restored Oldham's lead on 47' (2-1) and added another on 62' (3-1).
Mike Fondop-Talum (Oldham) was sent off on 68'.
Oldham had 36% of the ball, shots were 16-16 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.77-1.49.
Michael Mellon (Oldham Athletic) was player of the match with a 9.7 rating.
Attendance: 8,838. Referee: Martin Coy.
Match stats
| Oldham | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 1.49 |
| Total shots | 16 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 117 (51%) | 310 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Oldham (4-1-3-2): Mathew Hudson, Reagan Ogle, Donervon Daniels, Emmanuel Monthe, Jake Leake, Ryan Woods, Tom Pett, Kai Payne, Jack Stevens, Michael Mellon, Joe Garner
Tranmere (3-4-1-2): Joe Murphy, Aaron McGowan, Nathan Smith, Jordan Turnbull, Jayden Joseph, Billy Blacker, Richard Smallwood, Ethan Bristow, Charlie Whitaker, Kristian Dennis, Joe Ironside
Key events
- 29' · Substitution · Jake Caprice for Jack Stevens (Oldham)
- 31' · Goal · Michael Mellon (Oldham)
- 37' · Yellow card · Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere)
- 40' · Yellow card · Joe Garner (Oldham)
- 41' · Goal · Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 46' · Substitution · Jamie Robson for Jake Leake (Oldham)
- 46' · Substitution · Patrick Brough for Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere)
- 47' · Goal · Michael Mellon (Oldham)
- 49' · Yellow card · Jake Caprice (Oldham)
- 60' · Substitution · Mike Fondop-Talum for Joe Garner (Oldham)
- 62' · Goal · Michael Mellon (Oldham)
- 65' · Substitution · Sam Finley for Billy Blacker (Tranmere)
- 65' · Substitution · Josh Davison for Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 65' · Substitution · Connor Jennings for Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
- 68' · Red card · Mike Fondop-Talum (Oldham)
- 84' · Substitution · Kane Drummond for Michael Mellon (Oldham)
- 87' · Yellow card · Mathew Hudson (Oldham)
All-time head-to-head
41 league meetings since 1994: Oldham 13, draws 11, Tranmere 17.
Questions
Who won Oldham vs Tranmere?
Oldham won, 3-1 (League Two) on Sat, 20 Dec 2025.
When and where is Oldham vs Tranmere?
Sat, 20 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at Boundary Park, Oldham, Greater Manchester, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Oldham and Tranmere?
In 41 league meetings since 1994: Oldham 13 wins, 11 draws, Tranmere 17 wins (goals 39-47).