Cambridge United 0-1 Oldham
Updated
Oldham won: Cambridge United 0-1 Oldham in the League Two (Round 7) on Sat, 6 Sept 2025 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Oldham goals: Michael Mellon 21'. Expected goals: 1.15-1.80. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Mathew Hudson (8.1).
Match report
Oldham beat Cambridge United 1-0
Oldham narrowly beat Cambridge United 1-0 away from home at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 6 September in the League Two.
Michael Mellon put Oldham ahead on 21' (0-1).
Cambridge United had 64% of the ball, shots were 14-6 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.15-1.80.
Mathew Hudson (Oldham Athletic) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 6,570. Referee: Ben Atkinson.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.15 | 1.80 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 7 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 310 (75%) | 148 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 11 | 2 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Ben Purrington, Dominic Ball, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, James Brophy, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Louis Appere
Oldham (4-3-1-2): Mathew Hudson, Will Sutton, Donervon Daniels, Emmanuel Monthe, Jamie Robson, Tom Conlon, Tom Pett, Ryan Woods, Luke Hannant, Mike Fondop-Talum, Michael Mellon
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Michael Mellon (Oldham)
- 40' · Yellow card · Ben Purrington (Cambridge United)
- 44' · Yellow card · Mathew Hudson (Oldham)
- 46' · Substitution · Kylian Kouassi for Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 57' · Substitution · Kane Drummond for Michael Mellon (Oldham)
- 69' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Louis Appere (Cambridge United)
- 69' · Substitution · Elias Kachunga for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 69' · Substitution · Adam Mayor for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 72' · Substitution · Jake Caprice for Will Sutton (Oldham)
- 78' · Yellow card · Jake Caprice (Oldham)
- 80' · Yellow card · Shayne Lavery (Cambridge United)
- 82' · Yellow card · Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1999: Cambridge United 4, draws 3, Oldham 6.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Oldham?
Oldham won, 0-1 (League Two) on Sat, 6 Sept 2025.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Oldham?
Sat, 6 Sept 2025, 14:00 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Oldham?
In 13 league meetings since 1999: Cambridge United 4 wins, 3 draws, Oldham 6 wins (goals 21-19).