Striker Elliott Nevitt joins Oldham on two-year deal

Oldham Athletic have agreed to sign striker Elliott Nevitt from Gillingham when his contract ends on 1 July. The 29-year-old will join on a two-year deal having spent the latter half of the past season on loan at Cambridge United, where he won promotion from League Two.

What happened?

Nevitt previously played for Oldham boss Micky Mellon when the pair were at Tranmere Rovers.

"I'm really happy, when I spoke to Micky earlier on, he told me how much he wanted me and that meant a lot. I loved working with him and I wanted to work with him again," he said.

Why it matters for Oldham

The signing of Nevitt is a significant boost for Oldham Athletic, who are currently 10th in League Two with 68 points from 46 games, and 19 points behind leaders Bromley.

What comes next?

Oldham will be looking to build on their recent form, which has seen them win two of their last five games, including a 3-0 win over Accrington ST on 2026-05-02.

The team's goal difference of +16, with 60 scored and 44 conceded, will be a key area of focus for the upcoming season.

As of 26 Jun 2026, Oldham are preparing for the new season, with the signing of Nevitt a key part of their plans.