Chesterfield will hope to continue their 100% record against Oldham Athletic when the two meet at the SMH Group Stadium.
The game, which is live on TNT Sports, will see two of the National League title favourites look to put an early season stamp on their title charge.
Here’s everything you need to know…
Match Details
Opponents: Oldham Athletic
Kick-off: 12:30pm
Competition: Vanarama National League
Location: SMH Group Stadium
Tickets
Please note that away fans must use the Auto Windscreens (North) Stand.
TV Coverage
Live Radio Commentary
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Name: Oldham Athletic Football Club
Nickname: The Latics
Founded: 1895
Stadium: Boundary Park
Capacity: 13,512
Manager: David Unsworth
Honours:
Second Division Champions | 1990/91
Third Division Champions | 1973/74
Third Division North Champions | 1952/53
Lancashire Combination Winners | 1906/07
Lancashire Senior Cup Winners | 1907/08, 1966/67, 2005/06
On David Unsworth
Speaking after Oldham’s 2-1 defeat to FC Halifax Town, Unsworth said: “Every game is a massive game and anybody can beat anybody in this league – as we showed when we went to Chesterfield last season.“They are probably the team to beat. They are a good team and [Paul Cook] has got them going well.”
One to watch
James Norwood surprised everyone when making the move to Oldham Athletic from last season’s beaten play-off finalists, Barnsley. The striker has scored goals wherever he has been and has knowledge of how to get out of the National League as he helped Tranmere Rovers to promotion to League Two in 2018.
Last season in numbers:
Appearances – 41
Goals – 11
Assist – 4
Yellow Cards – 10
Red Cards – 1
Minutes Played – 2,661
Played for both
Currently, both sides have players that have had stints at both clubs – Ollie Banks is one of those. He joined Oldham Athletic In 2016 after spending three years in north Derbyshire. The midfielder spent two years at Boundary Park before making the move to Tranmere Rovers in 2018 after an original loan spell.
In 2022, Banks decided to re-join the Spireites from League Two side Barrow. He has since made another 45 appearances as he closes in on 150 in total for the club. The 30-year-old was a big part in Chesterfield’s National League Promotion Final campaign.
View from the dugout
Danny Webb said: “Three points now is as important as three points towards the end of the season, tomorrow is a big game no doubt.
“A near full house and a big away following, it’s a great occasion to be involved with.”
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