United return to Glanford Park this Saturday, when they take on Oldham Athletic.
After three matches on the road, it’s back to home comforts for Graham Alexander’s men, who currently sit five points clear at the top of the League One table.
The Latics are one of only two sides to take all three points off the Iron so far this season, and the hosts won’t be wanting a repeat of the 2-0 result at SportsDirect.com Park back in October.
The Latics are one of only two sides to take all three points off the Iron so far this season, and the hosts won’t be wanting a repeat of the 2-0 result at SportsDirect.com Park back in October.
Alexander revealed David Mirfin will be out for a period of time, with a foot injury he sustained in last weekend’s victory over Coventry City.
The Iron boss says it’s disappointing to see the defender ruled out, but challenged other members of his squad to fill the void left by the 31-year-old.
United slipped to only their second defeat of the season when they visited Oldham last month.
Both sides were evenly matched for the majority of the first half, up until the 42nd minute, when Freddie Ladapo squeezed his shot home to give the hosts the lead.
The home side then doubled their lead with virtually the last kick of the opening period, as Lee Erwin curled the ball past Joe Anyon from just inside the penalty area.
Alexander’s side looked for a response after the break, but Oldham held firm, and got the victory.
Both sides were evenly matched for the majority of the first half, up until the 42nd minute, when Freddie Ladapo squeezed his shot home to give the hosts the lead.
The home side then doubled their lead with virtually the last kick of the opening period, as Lee Erwin curled the ball past Joe Anyon from just inside the penalty area.
Alexander’s side looked for a response after the break, but Oldham held firm, and got the victory.
| SEASON/DATE | COMPETITION | RESULT | IRON SCORERS |
| 2016-17 - Tue 18 Oct
| LG 1
| Oldham 2-0 Iron
| |
| 2015-16 - Sat 27 Feb | LG 1 | Iron 1-1 Oldham | Wootton |
| 2015-16 - Sat 10 Oct
| LG 1
| Oldham 2-4 Iron
| McSheffrey, Rowe, Madden, van Veen
|
| 2014-15 - Sat 7 Feb
| LG 1
| Iron 0-1 Oldham
| |
| 2014-15 - Sat 27 Sep
| LG 1
| Oldham 3-2 Iron
| Boyce, Fallon
|
| 2012-13 - Tue 1 Jan
| LG 1
| Iron 2-2 Oldham
| Canavan, Duffy
|
| 2012-13 - Tue 18 Sep
| LG 1
| Oldham 1-1 Iron
| Clarke
|
| 2011-12 - Tue 6 Mar
| LG 1
| Oldham 1-2 Iron
| Mirfin, Thompson
|
| 2011-12 - Tue 4 Oct
| FLT R2
| Iron 0-1 Oldham
| |
| 2011-12 - Tue 16 Aug
| L1
| Iron 1-2 Oldham
| Dagnall
|
| 2010-11 - Tue 10 Aug
| LG CUP R1
| Iron 2-1 Oldham
| Forte, Woolford
|
| 2008-09 - Tue 27 Jan
| L1
| Iron 2-0 Oldham
| McCann, Hooper
|
| 2008-09 - Tue 28 Oct
| L1
| Oldham 3-0 Iron
| |
| 2006-07 - Sat 13 Jan
| L1
| Iron 1-1 Oldham
| Gregan (og)
|
| 2006-07 - Sat 9 Sep
| L1
| Oldham 1-0 Iron
| |
| 2005-06 - Sat 6 May
| L1
| Oldham 1-1 Iron
| Sharp
|
| 2005-06 - Sat 29 Oct
| L1
| Iron 4-2 Oldham
| Butler, Sharp 2, Crosby
|
| 2003-04 - Tue 12 Aug
| LG CUP R1
| Iron 2-1 Oldham
| Hayes 2
|
| 1999-00 - Sat 25 Mar
| DIV 2
| Iron 1-2 Oldham
| Quailey
|
| 1999-00 - Sun 26 Dec
| DIV 2
| Oldham 1-1 Iron
| Hope
|
| 1972-73 - Tue 13 Mar
| DIV 3
| Iron 0-0 Oldham
| |
| 1972-73 - Tue 24 Oct
| DIV 3
| Oldham 3-0 Iron
| |
| 1970-71 - Tue 6 Oct
| DIV 4
| Oldham 1-1 Iron
| Davidson
|
| 1970-71 - Tue 1 Sep
| DIV 4
| Iron 2-3 Oldham
| Lindsey, Heath
|
| 1969-70 - Sat 27 Dec
| DIV 4
| Iron 2-1 Oldham
| Davidson, Cassidy
|
| 1969-70 - Sat 30 Aug
| DIV 4
| Oldham 1-3 Iron
| Deere, Davidson, Cassidy
|
| 1967-68 - Sat 3 Feb
| DIV 3
| Iron 2-0 Oldham
| Sloan, Foley
|
| 1967-68 - Sat 23 Sep
| DIV 3
| Oldham 3-4 Iron
| Barton, Sloan 2, Horstead
|
| 1966-67 - Tue 15 Nov
| DIV 3
| Iron 1-1 Oldham
| Colquhoun
|
| 1966-67 - Tue 18 Oct
| DIV 3
| Oldham 2-0 Iron
| |
| 1965-66 - Sat 26 Mar
| DIV 3
| Iron 1-1 Oldham
| Bedford
|
| 1965-66 - Sat 2 Oct
| DIV 3
| Oldham 1-3 Iron
| Barton, Bedford, Colquhoun
|
| 1964-65 - Fri 12 Mar
| DIV 3
| Iron 1-1 Oldham
| Brown
|
| 1964-65 - Sat 31 Oct
| DIV 3
| Oldham 2-1 Iron
| Lawther
|
| 1957-58 - Sat 22 Feb
| DIV 3 (N)
| Iron 1-1 Oldham
| Waldock
|
| 1957-58 - Sat 23 Nov
| DIV 3 (N)
| Oldham 2-1 Iron
| Davis
|
| 1956-57 - Sat 27 Apr
| DIV 3 (N)
| Iron 0-0 Oldham
| |
| 1956-57 - Sat 20 Apr
| DIV 3 (N) | Oldham 1-1 Iron
| Fletcher
|
| 1955-56 - Sat 24 Dec
| DIV 3 (N) | Oldham 2-1 Iron
| Jones
|
| 1955-56 - Sat 27 Aug
| DIV 3 (N) | Iron 2-1 Oldham
| Haigh, Callaghan
|
| 1954-55 - Mon 11 Apr
| DIV 3 (N) | Iron 6-1 Oldham
| Brown 2, Hubbard 2, Gregory 2
|
| 1954-55 - Fri 8 Apr
| DIV 3 (N) | Oldham 1-1 Iron
| Hubbard
|
| 1952-53 - Sat 18 Apr
| DIV 3 (N) | Iron 1-1 Oldham
| Bushby
|
| 1952-53 - Sat 29 Nov
| DIV 3 (N) | Oldham 0-1 Iron
| Daley
|
| 1951-52 - Sat 29 Dec
| DIV 3 (N) | Oldham 2-0 Iron
| |
| 1951-52 - Sat 1 Sep
| DIV 3 (N) | Iron 2-2 Oldham
| Cumner, Wallace
|
| 1950-51 - Tue 12 Sep
| DIV 3 (N) | Oldham 3-4 Iron
| Gorin 2, Whitfield, Mosby
|
| 1950-51 - Wed 6 Sep
| DIV 3 (N) | Iron 1-0 Oldham
| Whitfield
|
Our full record against Oldham Athletic is as follows:
| P | W | D | L | F | A | |
| Home | 25
| 9
| 11
| 5
| 38
| 27
|
| Away | 23
| 9
| 6
| 8
| 32
| 39
|
| TOTAL | 48
| 18
| 17
| 13
| 70
| 66
|
After racking up over 100 appearances for Oldham, Carl Winchester has become a key figure in the Latics’ starting lineup.
Hailing from Northern Ireland, Winchester joined the club from his native Linfield in 2010 and has carried on his development ever since.
He’s received international recognition also, with one cap to his name, coming in May of 2011 against Wales.
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