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
Key match information
Oldham Athletic played Cheltenham Town in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Oldham Athletic: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Cheltenham Town: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oldham Athletic scores 1.00 and concedes 0.79 goals per match. Cheltenham Town scores 1.00 and concedes 1.64. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oldham Athletic 42%, Cheltenham Town 40%. Over 2.5: Oldham Athletic 33%, Cheltenham Town 40%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Oldham Athletic has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.13. Oldham Athletic: 14.5 shots per match, Cheltenham Town: 9.9.
Match halves
Oldham Athletic: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.67. Cheltenham Town: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Oldham Athletic: 46-60 (6 goals). Cheltenham Town: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 conceded per match.
0.79 goals / match - Oldham Athletic · 1.64 goals / match - Cheltenham Town
Oldham Athletic scores in 63% of matches (15 of 24 matches), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
Cheltenham Town scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Oldham Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 42% (10 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Oldham Athletic
Over / Under - Cheltenham Town
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 17% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Oldham Athletic
Cheltenham Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Oldham Athletic 1 - 0 - 0 Cheltenham Town. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.