Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town: match statistics
Oldham Athletic display solid home form with 50% of matches ending in draws and only 25% losses at their own stadium. The hosts remain unbeaten in their last five fixtures (2 wins, 3 draws), scoring 8 goals while conceding only 5. Conversely, Cheltenham Town have a very poor away record – 58% losses, conceding an average of 2.25 goals per match, with a goal difference of -16. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.65 vs 1.11), and Oldham possess a higher average possession and efficiency in home matches. Considering Oldham's advantage at home and the visitors' fragile defense, a home victory is most likely, although the hosts' tendency to draw is also a significant factor.
Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Oldham Athletic played against Cheltenham Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Oldham Athletic has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Cheltenham Town has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Oldham Athletic scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.79. Cheltenham Town scores 1.00 and allows 1.64. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Oldham Athletic's games and 40% of Cheltenham Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 40%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Oldham Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.13 per game. Oldham Athletic takes 14.5 shots per game, while Cheltenham Town takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Oldham Athletic leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 16% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Oldham Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Cheltenham Town, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Oldham Athletic display solid home form with 50% of matches ending in draws and only 25% losses at their own stadium. The hosts remain unbeaten in their last five fixtures (2 wins, 3 draws), scoring 8 goals while conceding only 5. Conversely, Cheltenham Town have a very poor away record – 58% losses, conceding an average of 2.25 goals per match, with a goal difference of -16. xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (1.65 vs 1.11), and Oldham possess a higher average possession and efficiency in home matches. Considering Oldham's advantage at home and the visitors' fragile defense, a home victory is most likely, although the hosts' tendency to draw is also a significant factor.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Oldham Athletic | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Oldham Athletic is 108% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.79 goals / game - Oldham Athletic · 1.64 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Oldham Athletic scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
Cheltenham Town scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 42% (10 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Oldham Athletic
Over / Under - Cheltenham Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oldham Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Oldham Athletic
Cheltenham Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Oldham Athletic | Liga | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.79 | 2.61 | • 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 55% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 26% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 70% | ▼ 48% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 46% | 77% | ▲ 96% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Oldham Athletic's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cheltenham Town. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Oldham Athletic 2:1 Cheltenham Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town?
Oldham Athletic score 1.00 goals per game on average and Cheltenham Town 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Oldham Athletic's matches and 40% of Cheltenham Town's.
What form are Oldham Athletic and Cheltenham Town in?
Over the last 5 games Oldham Athletic have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Cheltenham Town 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Oldham Athletic vs Cheltenham Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.