Match Preview: Oldham vs Sheffield
07/08/2026
Oldham return to Boundary Park determined to get back to winning ways by overcoming an in-form Sheffield side.
Roughyeds tasted defeat in the Championship for the first time since February last weekend, but are intent on putting things right this Sunday against the Eagles who have won all of their last six matches.
Only one try was the difference when the two sides metearlier this year, with Ryan Lannon snatching victory for Oldham at the death after they had trailed 20-6.
Team News
Alan Kilshaw has made two changes to his squad for Sunday's game against Sheffield.
New signings Josh Simm and Lazarus Vaalepu are in contention to make their debuts, replacing Ewan Moore and Tom McKinney who failed HIAs in the Dons defeat.
Squad in full: 1. Jack Walker, 3. Ben O'Keefe, 4. Ben Davies, 5. Jake Bibby, 6. Morgan Smith, 7. Tom Forber, 9. Matty Wildie, 10. Owen Farnworth, 11. Matty Ashurst, 12. Ryan Lannon, 13. Adam Milner, 15. Ted Chapelhow, 21. Tom Nisbet, 23. Josh Drinkwater, 26. Brad Day, 27. Bayley Liu, 29. Luke Forber, 30. Fin Irwin, 31. Tanē Bentley, 33. Josh Simm, 00. Lazarus Vaalepu
The Opposition
Sheffield arrive at Boundary Park in form, having won each of their last six games.
Billy Walkley, who scored two tries in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, is the Eagles' top try scorer with 24.
The Eagles have racked up 104 points scored in their last two outings, highlighting the attacking threat Oldham will need to contain.
Sheffield will also be looking for revenge after Oldham fought back from 20-6 down in the reverse fixture to win 36-30 with just two minutes to go.
Ticket information
Tickets for this game are on sale via the Roughyeds ticketing page.
Prices are as follows:
Adult £20
Concession £18
Under 18 £5
Under 12 Free
Tickets will also be available on the day via the blue portakabin opposite the Athletic Store, with Golden Gamble on sale there also.
Media coverage
There will be full match commentary of the game on Roughyeds TV with George Riley hosting.
The stream will be scheduled for 14:55pm with mics not going live until players enter the field, ahead of kick-off.
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