Oldham Athletic face Brentford U18s in pre-season friendly
Oldham Athletic started their pre-season friendly against Brentford U18s at St George's Park, with the young Bees looking to continue their winning form. The match saw Brentford U18s play out two wins and a loss in their previous three games, and they were determined to make a strong start against Oldham Athletic.
What happened?
The match started with Brentford U18s playing with intent, and they were rewarded for their early dominance when they took the lead soon after. A threatening Micaiah Fanoiki run saw the right-back cross to Jai Nwosu at the back post, and the striker made no mistake from close range.
However, the lead was short-lived, as Leeds quickly found themselves deep in Brentford's box and through a well-placed effort into the bottom-left corner, levelled the game at 1-1. Leeds had a second on 20 minutes as they pounced on a loose Brentford pass in their own half, rounding Felix Lyon in goal for the Bees and finishing into an empty net.
Why it matters for Oldham
The match against Brentford U18s is an important one for Oldham Athletic, as they look to prepare for the upcoming season. The young Bees are looking to continue their winning form, and Oldham Athletic will be looking to make a strong start against them.
What comes next?
Next fixture: vs Chesterfield (away, 2027-02-20) (15th in the table). Oldham Athletic will be looking to build on their performance against Brentford U18s and make a strong start to the season. They will face Chesterfield away on February 20, 2027, and will be looking to make a positive impact in the league.
Oldham Athletic's pre-season form
Oldham Athletic have been playing well in pre-season, with a mix of wins and losses. They will be looking to continue their winning form against Brentford U18s and make a strong start to the season.
Oldham Athletic's squad
Oldham Athletic have a strong squad, with a mix of experienced players and young talent. They will be looking to make a positive impact in the league and make a strong start to the season.
Oldham Athletic's manager
Oldham Athletic's manager will be looking to make a positive impact in the league and make a strong start to the season. They will be looking to build on their performance against Brentford U18s and make a positive impact in the league.
