Oldham vs Bristol Rovers: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Oldham Athletic prepare to host Bristol Rovers on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Oldham Athletic, currently 16th in the standings with 35 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 18 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Bristol Rovers, sitting 19th with 27 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Oldham Athletic and Bristol Rovers have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Swindon Town, Oldham Athletic recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Hudson, Robson, Monthe, Daniels, Simeu, Caprice, Fondop, Payne, Pett, Taylor, Kavanagh. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Bristol Rovers's last outing came against Chesterfield, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Young, Harbottle, Kilgour, Balmer, Sparkes, De Havilland, Mola, Akhamrich, Forde, Cavegn, Harrison. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Oldham Athletic are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Oldham Athletic and Bristol Rovers are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Oldham Athletic's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Bristol Rovers's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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