Match Preview: Workington vs Oldham
12/06/2026
Oldham travel to West Cumbria this Sunday bidding to secure a tenth straight league victory when they take on Workington Town (3pm kick-off).
After a two-week pause in action, Roughyeds head to Derwent Park – a ground they have not lost in for over ten years.
A win would see Oldham make up ground on league leaders London Broncos who this weekend are in 1895 Cup action.
Roughyeds are currently fourth in the table, but have two games in hand on the sides ahead of them.
Team News
Alan Kilshaw has made a number of changes to the squad which was announced ahead of Oldham's 30-10 win over Midlands.
Marcus Geener and Sam Littler drop out of the squad after completing loan moves to North Wales Crusaders, while Emmanuel Waine is back in contention following his recall from Keighley.
Owen Farnworth remains sidelined, but Roughyeds have had more positive news regarding centre Iain Thornley who is included in the squad for the first time in over a year.
Thornley has been on the road to recovery since rupturing an anterior cruicate ligament in April last year, but is now back available for selection.
Alan Kilshaw gave a comprehensive injury update on Roughyeds TV here.
Squad in full: 1. Jack Walker, 3. Ben O'Keefe, 4. Ben Davies, 5. Jake Bibby, 6. Morgan Smith, 9. Matty Wildie, 10. Owen Farnworth, 11. Matty Ashurst, 12. Ryan Lannon, 13. Adam Milner, 15. Ted Chapelhow, 16. Ewan Moore, 17. Emmanuel Waine, 18. Jaron Purcell, 21. Tom Nisbet, 22. Iain Thornley 23. Josh Drinkwater, 26. Brad Day, 27. Bayley Liu, 29. Luke Forber.
The Opposition
Workington come into the game on the back of three consecutive defeats, but will be determined to put on a better show than in the reverse fixture where Oldham won 74-4.
Town had the benefit of young Huddersfield full-back Owen Blacker who scored a try on his debut for the Cumbrian side last week, and Blacker could feature again.
Another new face in the Workington squad is Australian Tanna Featherstone, who has made two appearances for Jonty Gorley’s side so far.
The winger previously featured for Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs in the New South Wales Jersey Flegg Cup.
Workington will be hoping to create a hostile atmosphere as they bid to gain their first home win over Oldham since March 2016.
Tickets and access
Tickets for this weekend's game are being sold directly by Workington Town and Roughyeds supporters are urged to purchase tickets marked as 'OLDHAM FAN' in order for the club to receive the relevant commission.
Early Bird prices:
Adult £17
Concession £14
17-18 £14
Student £7
Under 16 Free
Media coverage
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