English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming League 2 clash between Oldham Athletic and Salford City is set for 18.10.2025 at 11:30. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this League 2 encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Oldham Athletic, currently sitting 16 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Salford City, positioned 6, aim to continue their climb up the League 2 table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 18.10.2025
- Kickoff: 11:30
- Favorite: -
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 18.10.2025, finishing Salford City 1-0 Oldham Athletic.
Oldham Athletic Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Oldham Athletic squad has been dominant at home throughout the League 2 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Oldham Athletic lineup today or Oldham Athletic starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Oldham Athletic home performances:
Date Event Score 13.12.2025 Crawley Town vs Oldham Athletic 2 - 2 10.12.2025 Oldham Athletic vs Walsall 0 - 1 06.12.2025 Milton Keynes Dons vs Oldham Athletic 3 - 1
Salford City Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Salford City have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s League 2 game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 6
- Recent head-to-head record: Salford City 1-0 Oldham Athletic
- Wins this season over Oldham Athletic: 7
Recent away match stats for Salford City:
Date Event Score 13.12.2025 Salford City vs Colchester United 4 - 3 09.12.2025 Fleetwood Town vs Salford City 1 - 1 05.12.2025 Salford City vs Leyton Orient 4 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 17.12.2025, odds point to - as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Oldham Athletic and Salford City lineups for the League 2 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.

