PREVIEW: Oldham Athletic Hosts Salford City in League Two Clash

LONDON (Interstat) — A crucial League Two derby is set for Saturday as Oldham Athletic hosts Salford City at Boundary Park, with both sides looking to solidify their standing in the English football fourth tier.

The match, scheduled for April 18, 2026, comes with recent history favoring the visitors. Salford City earned a 1-0 victory in the last head-to-head meeting on Oct. 18, 2025. However, form entering the fixture presents a contrasting picture.

Salford City arrives following a 0-0 home draw with Gillingham on April 11. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of five wins, four losses and one draw in their last 10 matches across all competitions. Key results include a 2-1 victory over Notts County and a 3-1 win against Barrow, but also recent setbacks like a 1-0 loss to Crewe Alexandra.

Oldham Athletic seeks to rebound from a disappointing 3-2 away defeat to Barrow on April 14. Prior to that, the Latics suffered a 1-0 loss at Shrewsbury Town. Their last 10 outings show a mixed bag, featuring strong wins such as a 3-0 victory over Chesterfield and a 3-0 triumph at Notts County, but also several defeats that have hampered consistency.

Statistical analysis from Interstat projects a tightly contested draw, with a final score prediction of Oldham Athletic 1, Salford City 1.

The fixture carries significant weight in the final stretch of the League Two season. Salford City will look to maintain a psychological edge from their October win, while Oldham Athletic aims to leverage home advantage and reverse that result. Key tactical battles in midfield and efficiency in front of goal will likely determine the outcome.

Following this match, Oldham Athletic travels to face Newport County on April 25, while Salford City’s next fixture is at home to Bromley on April 23. Both clubs conclude their regular season schedules on May 2.