Oldham secured promotion to the Football League after beating Southend 3-2 in the National League play-off final. The win ended a 3-year absence from the English Football League for Oldham.

What happened?

Oldham came from behind twice to win the game, with substitutes James Norwood and Kian Harratt scoring crucial goals. Leon Chambers-Parillon had restored Southend's lead just seconds into extra time.

Key moments

An early own-goal from Manny Monthe gave Southend the lead, but Joe Garner's penalty leveled the score. Gus Scott-Morriss's pass led to the own-goal, and Charley Kendall's pressure caused Monthe to loft the ball over his own goalkeeper.

Player impact

Norwood and Harratt's goals were vital in securing the win for Oldham. Norwood latched on to a long ball and took a deft touch around the goalkeeper before slotting the ball into an empty net. Harratt's curling cross evaded everyone in the area and nestled into the far corner to send the Oldham fans wild.

Current context

As of 27 Jun 2026, Oldham's current league standing is 10th in League Two, with 68 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WLLLL. Their goal difference is +16, with 60 scored and 44 conceded. They are 19 points behind leaders Bromley. Their last result was a 3-0 win against Accrington ST on 2026-05-02. Their recent form is 2W-0D-3L, with a 2-game winning run.