The Roughyeds head into a crucial home fixture at Boundary Park on Sunday with momentum behind them and a clear target: keep the push for a top-two finish alive. Kick-off is at 3pm when Oldham entertain Barrow Raiders, a side also fighting for a favourable play-off position.
Form and stakes
Oldham arrive having climbed to third in the table after a dominant 60-16 victory over Hunslet last week. Barrow, who were sitting second when the teams met in May, have fallen to fifth and come into the game on the back of two successive defeats. The result on Sunday will matter for both clubs: Oldham want to maintain their upward trajectory and keep pressure on the sides above them, while Barrow will be desperate to halt a slide that threatens their claim to a home play-off tie.
Team news and possible debut
The Roughyeds have named a squad similar to the one selected for last weekend’s emphatic win. A notable inclusion is new signing Tanē Bentley, who could make his first appearance in Oldham colours this weekend.
- Kick-off: Sunday, 3pm
- Venue: Boundary Park
- Potential debut: Tanē Bentley
The full squad named for the fixture is listed below:
| Squad number | Player |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 00 | Tane Bentley |
| 00 | Finlay Irwin |
What to expect from Barrow
Barrow are expected to bring a physical, confrontational approach. Their away history at Boundary Park is poor — they have not recorded a victory in Oldham since 1981 — and the Cumbrians will be eager to overturn that long-standing record. Recent matches have shown their competitive edge: the reverse fixture in May featured a fiery contest with four yellow cards, while Barrow’s last outing included two players sin-binned during a defeat to Widnes.
Oldham will be mindful of those disciplinary risks and the way Barrow have historically tried to unsettle opponents. The Roughyeds’ coaching staff will be looking for a composed performance, building on the confidence from last weekend.
Practical information
The fixture is sponsored by J&B Installation Group, with Kite Telecoms as match ball sponsors. Supporters should check the club’s official channels for remaining ticket availability and any last-minute stadium guidance.
For local fans, this is more than a mid-summer match: it is a key marker in Oldham’s season, a chance to see a new signing in action and an opportunity to push for momentum as the campaign reaches its decisive phase. Expect a full-blooded encounter and a Boundary Park atmosphere that could prove decisive.
