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Latics writer Mark Rooney and his brother Paul pictured at Wembley just before Sunday's dramatic game

Is this the dawn of a new era at Latics?

Chronicle writer Mark Rooney provided lots of magnificent coverage and pictures from Wembley Stadium at the weekend as Latics dramatically triumphed 3-2 against Southend in the National League play-off final.

Date Published 04/06/2025


Boundary Parkas' Wembley dreams come true too!

The Boundary Parkas, who released the official 2025 Road to Wembley Song for Latics, saw their own dreams come true when Wembley Stadium played ‘Life a Blue’ over the tannoy...

Date Published 04/06/2025

It's dreamland at Wembley as Latics seal dramatic promotion-clinching victory

Latics are back in the Football League after winning 3-2 in dramatic fashion at Wembley in the National League play-off final when they scored two goals in the second half of...

Date Published 02/06/2025


'Monster' club Latics were feeling the pressure, admits hero boss Mellon

Latics manager Micky Mellon described yesterday's dream National League play-off final victory as 'massive' for the club and the town.

Date Published 01/06/2025

HALF-TIME AT WEMBLEY: Latics trail at the interval

Latics, spurred on by 25,000 fans, went into today's National League play-off final against Southend at Wembley unchanged for the third successive match.

Date Published 01/06/2025


Latics are on their way to Wembley!

Two quickfire goals in three stunning second-half minutes helped Latics to victory at York and booked them a place in the National League promotion final at Wembley Stadium.

Date Published 21/05/2025

Ruthless Latics roar into play-off semi-finals

Ruthless Latics roared into the Vanarama National League play-off semi-finals thanks to a thumping 4-0 win over Halifax.

Date Published 14/05/2025


Latics head into play-offs with a routine victory

Latics cemented fifth place in the National League table with a 2-0 over bottom of the league Ebbsfleet United in the final game of the regular season in front of a sun-soaked...

Date Published 05/05/2025

Latics beaten by promotion rivals Forest Green

Charlie McCann scored the only goal as Latics were beaten 1-0 by National League promotion rivals at The New Lawn.

Date Published 25/04/2025


Raglan bags a point for Latics as play-off spot is confirmed

York just about remain in the hunt for automatic promotion from the National League after playing out a 1-1 draw with Latics.

Date Published 22/04/2025

Fantastic Fondop does it again!

A Mike Fondop special saw Latics come back from behind to beat Hartlepool 2-1 in the Good Friday fixture at Boundary Park in front of 6,717 fans.

Date Published 16/04/2025


Caprice consolation goal is too little, too late

National League promotion-chasing Latics' wobble continued as they lost 2-1 at Yeovil Town.

Date Published 12/04/2025

Woking hit back to beat Latics

Latics missed out a chance to further cement their play-off position after leading and then conceding two early second half goals to lose 2-1 to Woking at Boundary Park in front...

Date Published 08/04/2025


Early Southend goal sinks Latics

Southend revitalised their National League play-off hopes as they edged to a narrow win over Latics at Roots Hall.

Date Published 27/03/2025

Latics legend Roy is back with more incredible Boundary Park memories

Most die-hard Latics fans know that the football club has had a rich and varied history since being founded 130 years ago.

Date Published 24/03/2025


Latics see off play-off chasing rivals

Two goals, one in each half, gave Latics a crucial victory over promotion play-off rivals Halifax Town in front of a Boundary Park crowd of 7,256.

Date Published 21/03/2025

"It's good for Oldham" - community reacts to big new 'SportsTown' plans

A new plan aims to propel Oldham’s ‘ferocious’ sporting culture into the national spotlight.

Date Published 17/03/2025


Latics and 'SportsTown' chief Royle's dreams of new Oldham 'arena'

A huge new project to transform Oldham’s sports grounds will attract up to 25,000 weekly visitors to the borough, it is hoped.

Date Published 17/03/2025

Vimal rescues a point for Latics

A goal five minutes from time by Vimal Yoganathan saw Latics share the points over local rivals Rochdale at Boundary Park.

Date Published 14/03/2025


Latics see off Eastleigh to secure first home win of the year

Latics boss Micky Mellon stated that it will now be a battle in every game following an impressive 2-0 win over Eastleigh at Boundary Park in front of a crowd of 4,769.

Date Published 11/03/2025

Latics' winless run extends to seven games

Latics' National League winless run extended to seven matches following a 1-1 draw at Tamworth.

Date Published 08/03/2025


Latics held by struggling Boston

Latics couldn't find a way through as they drew 0-0 at National League strugglers Boston.

Date Published 03/03/2025

League leaders Barnet cruise to Boundary Park victory

Latics’ dismal 2025 home record was again laid bare on Saturday afternoon when league leaders Barnet came to town and went home with a 3-0 victory.

Date Published 01/03/2025


Pritchard swoops late to snatch a point for Latics

Joe Pritchard grabbed a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for Latics as they extended their winless National League run to four games with a draw at Dagenham.

Date Published 20/02/2025

Relegation strugglers Maidenhead stun Latics at Boundary Park

Latics' six-match unbeaten run came to an end at Boundary Park when a second-half goal by relegation strugglers Maidenhead United gave the visitors a 1-0 victory.

Date Published 18/02/2025


Latics remain fourth after Sutton stalemate

Latics' unbeaten record was extended to six matches after their goalless draw with Sutton United in front of 5,738 fans at Boundary Park.

Date Published 14/02/2025

Latics hit back to earn a point against Alty

Latics came back from two goals down against local rivals Altrincham to earn a valuable point and extend their unbeaten record to five games.

Date Published 10/02/2025


Waters strike sinks Solihull

In-form Latics kept up their National League promotion push with a 1-0 win at Solihull.

Date Published 08/02/2025

Fondop strikes again!

Latics talisman Mike Fondop was again the hero as his 17th minute headed goal saw Micky Mellon's side consolidate their National League play-off spot position with a 1-0 win at...

Date Published 05/02/2025


Fantastic Fondop sinks Fylde

A brace from leading scorer Mike Fondop saw Latics return to winning ways after five games without a win and provided a welcome impetus for their promotion push in a well-fought...

Date Published 31/01/2025

Latics pegged back at promotion-chasing rivals

Latics were forced to settle for a draw at National League promotion-chasing rivals Gateshead.

Date Published 25/01/2025


Minstermen take home the three points

Latics' promotion hopes took another blow when they were beaten 2-0 by York City in front of their home fans.

Date Published 20/01/2025

Winter blues for Latics as Shots roar back to seal victory

There were winter blues for promotion chasing Latics as they were beaten 3-1 at home by Aldershot Town at Boundary Park in front of a crowd of 5,960.

Date Published 17/01/2025


Ex-Latics boss Lee Johnson says £100k glass ceiling is pricing homegrown coaches out of the game, as he considers leaving the English FA for Spain or Germany

Former Latics, Sunderland, Hibernian and Bristol City manager Lee Johnson has claimed that finding work in football management is getting ‘tougher’ for young homegrown coaches,...

Date Published 13/01/2025

Brindley header denies Latics victory

Richard Brindley's second-half header earned Eastleigh a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw against Latics last night (Tuesday).

Date Published 07/01/2025


Latics beaten at Hartlepool

Latics' National League promotion hopes suffered a setback thanks to a 2-1 New Year's Day defeat at Hartlepool.

Date Published 23/12/2024

Latics cruise to victory at struggling Braintree

In-form Latics extended their unbeaten National League run to eight games with a routine 2-0 victory at struggling Braintree.

Date Published 19/12/2024


Fondop is Latics' late hero as they come from behind to see off Wealdstone

A late goal from Latics sub Mike Fondop was enough to continue winning ways for Micky Mellon's side and send Wealdstone away disappointed.

Date Published 13/12/2024

Latics stars spread plenty of Christmas cheer during Royal Oldham Hospital visit

A selection of Latics players paid a visit to the children's ward at Royal Oldham Hospital as part of the club's annual Christmas visit.

Date Published 13/12/2024


Humbling defeat for Latics at minnows Stockton

A below-strength Latics team exited the FA Trophy competition thanks to a humbling 2-0 defeat on the road against minnows Stockton Town.

Date Published 06/12/2024

FA Cup heartbreak for gutsy Latics

Josh Keeley and Dan Agyei were Leyton Orient's late, late heroes as they booked their place in the third round of the FA Cup by dramatically beating Micky Mellon's brave Latics...

Date Published 28/11/2024


Rampant Latics are too hot for Boston

Two goals in either half under the floodlights at Boundary Park saw Latics move up to fourth in the National League table and four points from the top in a comfortable win over...

Date Published 26/11/2024

Norwood treble helps Latics to thumping win against Tamworth

A first half hat-trick from striker James Norwood led Latics to a convincing 4-0 victory over Tamworth at Boundary Park as they continued their promotion momentum.

Date Published 15/11/2024


Latics stalemate at high-flying rivals Barnet

Latics returned from the capital having earned a gritty goalless draw at fellow National League high-fliers Barnet.

Date Published 08/11/2024

Mellon's triumphant return to Tranmere

Sub Jesurun Uchegbulam scored within three minutes of his second half arrival as National League high-fliers Latics completed a 2-1 comeback win to dump League Two Tranmere out of...

Date Published 31/10/2024


Fondop bags winner for in-form Latics

A first-half Mike Fondop header was enough to secure a Latics victory against Dagenham & Redbridge, with Micky Mellon's side having now pocketed seven points from three matches in...

Date Published 25/10/2024

Raglan rescues a point for Latics

Charlie Raglan struck a late equaliser as Latics came back from two goals down to draw with Maidenhead in the National League.

Date Published 22/10/2024


Latics' promotion push is back on track thanks to victory at Sutton

Impressive Latics got their National League promotion push back on track with a 3-1 victory at Sutton United.

Date Published 19/10/2024

Latics ease into FA Cup first round proper

A superb performance from Kane Drummond helped Latics to an impressive 4-2 FA Cup victory over National League opponents and near neighbours Halifax Town.

Date Published 10/10/2024


Impressive Moors end Latics' winning run

Latics ended a run of four successive victories with a home defeat to Solihull Moors.

Date Published 04/10/2024

Khan's late strike hands in-form Latics another victory

Otis Khan's strike with just five minutes to go secured Latics a 2-1 victory over National League bottom side Ebbsfleet.

Date Published 28/09/2024


Fondop is Latics' hero again

Latics striker Mike Fondop scored the only goal of the game again to secure the three points and a third win in a row in a tightly-fought game against promotion rivals Forest...

Date Published 25/09/2024

Fondop strikes to hand Latics a second straight win

Latics moved back up into sixth place in the National League table thanks to a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Yeovil Town.

Date Published 20/09/2024


Latics Supporters Foundation donate new and pre-worn boots

Over the last few months Oldham Athletic's Supporters Foundation (OASF) have collected new and pre-worn children’s football boots through their BootBank programme.

Date Published 18/09/2024

Morale-boosting win for Latics at Woking

Latics ended a six-game winless run in the National League by beating Woking 3-1.

Date Published 14/09/2024


Draw specialists Latics are checked again as Halifax hit back to earn a point

Latics drew 1-1 again last night - at Halifax - after the late sending-off of substitute Otis Khan.

Date Published 10/09/2024

Fondop rescues a point for Latics

Mike Fondop’s second-half header saw Latics earn a 1-1 draw against Southend at Boundary Park in front of 5,622 fans.

Date Published 06/09/2024


Latics pegged back at local rivals Altrincham

Regan Linney scored a second-half equaliser to give Altrincham a 1-1 National League draw against Latics at Moss Lane.

Date Published 30/08/2024

Latics hit back to earn a point against Gateshead

Latics produced a solid performance in front of a 5,583 Bank Holiday crowd at Boundary Park and were unfortunate not to win the game as they drew 1-1 with Gateshead.

Date Published 27/08/2024


Latics humbled at Aldershot

James Henry bagged a couple as Aldershot beat Latics to inflict a first defeat for the visitors in the National League this season.

Date Published 23/08/2024

Latics' perfect start checked by Fylde

Latics' strong start to the National League season was temporarily slowed down when they were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Fylde at Boundary Park, in front of a crowd of 5,682.

Date Published 21/08/2024


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