Match Preview: Doncaster vs Oldham
31/07/2026
Just four points on average have separated Oldham and Doncaster across their last three meetings, and all the signs point to another fiercely contested battle this Sunday as Roughyeds chase a 17th consecutive league victory.
Alan Kilshaw's side have not lost a Championship fixture since February, but another stern examination awaits against a Doncaster side that continues to find ways to win.
Both teams were forced to dig deep for the points last weekend, and with little to choose between them in recent meetings, another bruising, high-quality contest looks firmly on the cards.
Team News
Alan Kilshaw has named an unchanged squad for this Sunday's trip to South Yorkshire.
The Roughyeds boss gave a comprehensive injury update in his weekly preview on Roughyeds TV, including how Ewan Moore is after he was forced off late on in the Barrow win. Click here to watch.
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, 16. Ewan Moore, 21. Tom Nisbet, 22. Tom McKinney 23. Josh Drinkwater, 26. Brad Day, 27. Bayley Liu, 29. Luke Forber, 30. Fin Irwin, 31. Tanē Bentley
The Opposition
Doncaster have strengthened their squad with the loan signing of former NRL star Mikaele Ravalawa from Castleford Tigers, and he is in line to make his debut for the Dons this weekend.
The former St George Illawarra winger scored 67 tries in 98 appearances for the Dragons before joining Castleford. Prior to the switch to Doncaster, he featured in each of the Tigers' last three matches.
Richard Horne's men have a solid record at the Club Doncaster Sports Village, having lost just twice there all season. Currently sixth, they have two games in hand over Barrow and Widnes in 4th and 5th.
Back available for the Dons will be hooker Isaac Misky having served a one-match suspension which kept him out of the victory over Batley.
The home side have lost just once in their last six, with that defeat at the hands of London Broncos.
Ticket information
Tickets for this game are on sale via the Doncaster ticketing page.
Prices are as follows:
Adult £22
Under 18 £5
Under 14 £5
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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