Roughyeds up to second after easing past London Skolars

The Vestacare clubhouse, both rooms, will be the Roughyeds' for the night

More than 700 fans were there --- nearly 300 up on the corresponding fixture last year and the second highest attendance in eight league games at the same venue between the same teams since 2010.

More than 50 youngsters were signed up to join the new junior members club Roary's Pride and about 200 young people, many with parents, were there with Oldham schools as part of The Oldham Pledge initiative.

It was all capped off by a team performance which head coach Scott Naylor described as the best all-round show of the season so far.

Chairman Chris Hamilton thanked everyone concerned and said the club was "delighted" with events on and off the pitch.

Centre Zack McComb and wingers Kyran Johnson and Lee Kershaw each scored wide out in the corners while Phil Joy (2) and Jack Spencer plundered tries down the middle and Dave Hewitt chipped in with five goals from seven attempts.

Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something going on in and around Oldham? Let us know by emailing news@oldham-chronicle.co.uk , calling our Oldham-based newsroom on 0161 633 2121 , tweeting us @oldhamchronicle or messaging us through our Facebook page. All contact will be treated in confidence.