OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, CARLISLE UNITED 3 Oldham Athletic’s home defeat by Carlisle United was hardly surprising as it was set against a backdrop of unrest at Boundary Park. Little more than 48 hours earlier it is claimed the players refused to train as a protest against the late payment of wages. And though there were […]
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Richie Bennett writes FA Cup fairytale by knocking out Oldham Athletic, the team he played for as a schoolboy
CARLISLE UNITED 3, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 Richie Bennett provided another fairytale story in the Emirates FA Cup by helping to knock out Oldham Athletic, the team he once played for and which he still supports. The 26-year-old striker, who scored twice in Carlisle United’s 3-2 giantkilling act, admitted his family were divided at Brunton Park […]
Oldham Athletic edged out in nine-goal thriller against Carlisle United
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 4, CARLISLE UNITED 5 You don’t often get such scorelines in this day and age as Oldham Athletic lost 5-4 at home to Carlisle United in the Checkatrade Trophy. It was a game of numerous twists and turns as Latics were 1-0 ahead, 3-1 down, 4-3 in front before 10-man Carlisle scored the […]
Disappointment as Oldham Athletic lose final friendly at Carlisle United
CARLISLE UNITED 3, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1 Oldham Athletic’s dress rehearsal for the new season ended in a disappointing defeat at Sky Bet League Two side Carlisle United. It was hardly ideal preparation for Saturday’s opening game in League One at Walsall after Angelo Balanta, Derek Asamoah and Steve Rigg inflicted a loss at Brunton Park. And […]