- Recent form: Sheffield Wednesday are winless in their last two away games (D1, D1). Oldham are 5.47 to win this FA Cup 2026-2027 clash. The draw is 4.55, which seems far too high for a cup clash.
Two teams, two very different approaches
Oldham's attacking form
Oldham Athletic have been more prolific in front of goal recently, with 5 scored in their last 5 matches, but these have come in a series of games where they have been playing well. The Latics have scored five in their previous five, so this could be close. Jamie Robson is their main outlet, with two of these five goals in their recent five games and he looks to be getting more of an eye for the kill as the season progresses.
Sheffield Wednesday's strike force and away form
Sheffield Wednesday have a more efficient strike force, with Davis Keillor-Dunn hitting three goals in their most recent five, and he's always been their main man in the offensive department. The Owls have been in good form of late, going unbeaten in their most recent two matches, with a 1-1 draw at Cambridge United followed by a 1-1 draw with Blackpool.
They've scored four goals in their four away matches this season across all competitions, however, so the Owls aren't completely convincing on the road, with just one win, one draw and two defeats.
Back Wednesday for the win, but beware banana-skins
Tactics and team news
Micky Mellon, who has been in charge since October 2023, has implemented a free-flowing 4-4-2 system that has an appetite for width and overlap, with the team capable of punching hard when they win the ball high up the field. Dave Challinor has been in charge of the visitors, and he seems like the type of coach who will get the wings back playing as wing backs, which should help them transition the ball better.
Match outlook and key stats
Sheffield Wednesday should win this game on paper, but it may not be a straightforward win.
The Latics are 5.47 to go on a cup run, which seems absurd given the visitors are winless in their most recent two on the road.
Both teams like to push on, but Oldham's compact nature and counterattacking style could cause problems for a side that likes to have the ball more and this could be a banana-skin for the Owls.
- Oldham Athletic are in inconsistent form, drawing 1-1 away at Barnet before losing 1-0 to Crawley Town at home midweek.
- Oldham Athletic are in good shape at home, winning three, drawing one and losing three of their seven competitive matches at Boundary Park in all competitions, scoring 11 goals at an average of 1.57 goals per game.
- The Latics are on a rollercoaster of a run, with three wins, two draws and five defeats in their most recent 10 games.
- This is a mixed record, but it's enough to cause an upset on Sunday, as Sheffield Wednesday are the heavy favorites at 1.5.
