Oldham edge Huddersfield in pre-season friendly
Oldham Athletic claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Huddersfield Town in a club-friendly clash at Canalside Training Centre on Thursday evening.
The result keeps Oldham’s pre-season momentum rolling after a 3-0 thrashing of Accrington Stanley on 2 May 2026. League standing (final 2025 table - new season not yet under way): 10th in League Two, 68 pts, 18W-14D-14L from 46 games, recent form WLLLL.
What happened on the night
The match lacked the intensity of a competitive fixture, but Oldham’s intensity never dipped. A first-half header from a set piece settled the contest, with the Terriers unable to fashion a clear chance in reply. The visitors defended resolutely, absorbing pressure before breaking at pace whenever they saw gaps.
Oldham’s recent form reads WWLLL, with two wins and no draws in the last five outings. Goals this season: 60 scored, 44 conceded (+16 goal difference).
Why it matters for Oldham
For a side still smarting from a 19-point gap to runaway League Two leaders Bromley, every extra point counts. A clean sheet and a clean win-even in a friendly-sends a message to the dressing room and the fans alike.
The club’s summer rebuild continues behind the scenes. With the squad trimmed and refreshed, Thursday’s showing offered a glimpse of the shape Darren Kelly’s men could take when the fixtures resume.
What comes next for Oldham
The next step is the real curtain-raiser: League Two’s opening day looms, and Oldham will need every ounce of this fledgling momentum. The Terriers, meanwhile, head back to Yorkshire with a morale-boosting trip under their belts.
Oldham’s pre-season record now stands at two wins from two, with the club’s focus squarely on the 2026/27 campaign. Title race: 19 points behind leaders Bromley.
