Oldham Athletic are this weekends visitors to the EBB Stadium as the Shots return home following two away trips.
Known as the Latics and formed in 1895 as Pine Villa FC, they became Oldham Athletic four years later and have been playing their games at Boundary Park since 1904.
Oldham have had two very successful spells in their history, though one was over 100 years ago, and have reached the FA Cup semi-finals three times, and finished runners up in the League Cup – in the same season as one of their FA Cup semi-finals despite playing second tier football that season!
Founding members of the Premier League, Oldham’s opening game of the 1992/93 season was away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as The Shots hosted Clapton in the Isthmian League Division Three.
LAST TIME OUT
The two sides met in March as the Shots secured a 2-0 victory at the EBB Stadium thanks to goals from James Daly and Tyler Frost. You can catch up on the highlights from that game by clicking HERE
The earlier clash between the two sides last season came in matchweek two as Oldham raced to a 5-1 win at Boundary Park.
OLDHAM’S SEASON SO FAR
Oldham currently occupy fourth place in the Vanarama National League table and are yet to lose a game.
The Latics started the season with a 3-0 win over Braintree Town at Boundary Park with goals from Jesurun Uchegbulam, Harry Charsley and Mike Fondop. A late own goal from Wealdstone at Grosvenor Vale gifted Oldham a 1-0 win a week later, followed by a 1-1 draw at home to AFC Fylde on Tuesday night thanks to a Manny Monthe goal.
IN THE DUGOUT
Micky Mellon is the man in charge of Oldham Athletic, having taken the job in October 2023 following the dismissal of David Unsworth.
Mellon’s most notable spells in management have seen him earn double promotions with Fleetwood Town (National League North to League Two) and Tranmere Rovers (National League to League One).
TICKET INFO
You can buy your tickets for this weekend’s game online by clicking HERE
Tickets are priced as follows:
- ADULT – £21
- SENIOR (Over 66) – £17
- MILITARY PERSONNEL – £17
- DISABLED – £17
- YOUNG PERSON (18-20) – £17
- JUNIOR (17 and under) – £5
- UNDER 11 – FREE
Please note that prices for the first three home games of the 24/25 season will not be increasing in price on a matchday.
We strongly encourage buying tickets in advance or online to save queues in the Ticket Office before the game.
You can purchase your tickets for the game from the Club Shop in person from Mon-Fri 11-2 or from 12pm on the day of the game, or by calling 01252 320211.
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT
Live updates will be available from our social media platforms X (@OfficialShots), Instagram (@aldershottownfcofficial), and Facebook. After the game, highlights will be available on our YouTube channel.
The game will be available for broadcast via National League TV to those not in the UK.
There will be live commentary of the game provided by BBC Radio Surrey – available via 104.0 FM (East Surrey and North East Sussex, 104.6 FM (West Surrey and North East Hampshire) and DAB Digital or listen online HERE
