York City vs Oldham Athletic - Match Preview, H2H Analysis and Betting Tips Predictions

York City vs Oldham Athletic – Match Preview, H2H Analysis and Betting Tips –

York City and Oldham Athletic meet in the National League semi-finals with the winner claiming a spot in the National League Play-off Final at Wembley where the promised land of the football league awaits. With this game meaning so much to both sides, this game is likely to be entertaining but also strategical. Join me as we go through everything you need to know ahead of this pivotal encounter.

Where to Watch –

This game is being broadcast on DAZN with a kick-off time of 19:45 on Tuesday 20th of May 2025.

Key Statistics –

• York’s Ollie Pearce tops the National League scoring charts with 30 goals across the campaign. In comparison, Oldham’s top scorer Mike Fondop-Talum has 17 goals to his name.
• York are currently on a run of 8 games unbeaten whilst Oldham have lost just 1 of their last 5 games.
• York’s Harrison Male has 16 clean sheets this season – the most of any goalkeeper in the fifth tier. In contrast, Oldham’s Mathew Hudson has 11 clean sheets which is the 5th most of any keeper this season.
• The Latics have conceded 47 goals this season – the third least of any team this season. York rank 2nd in this list having conceded just 41 goals in the campaign.

Team Previews –

York City –

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1) – Male, John, Crookes, Howe, Walcott, Hunt, Felix, Sinclair, Nathaniel-George, Richardson, Stones.

York go into the game full of confidence with their impeccable 8 game unbeaten streak. Looking to return to the Football League for the first time since 2016, this game is a must-win, and they will enter the game as clear favourites having taken 4 points off Oldham during the regular campaign.

However, it is looking doubtful that their star-man Ollie Pearce will feature having picked up cramp and now a hamstring issue in recent days. The mantal of striker will therefore step up to Josh Stones who has impressed throughout the season scoring 11 goals with 7 of these coming with the Minstermen and 4 of these coming with Oldham Athletic.

In terms of other availability, York look to have a strong lineup for the game which will put them in good stand for the encounter and in good stand for their chances of making it to Wembley.

Oldham Athletic –

Predicted Lineup (5-3-2) – Hudson, Kitching, Ogle, Raglan, Monthe, Pritchard, Pett, Evans, Yoganathan, Garner, Fondop-Talum.

Oldham go into this encounter having scored 6 goals in their last two games winning both of them without conceding a goal to secure a playoff spot. Now, following their 4-0 demolition of Halifax Town in the quarter-finals, Oldham go to the LNER stadium with the aim of continuing their application to be a part of the Football League for the first time since 2022.

Mike Fondop-Talum will be a key figure in the Latic ranks to look out for in this encounter having scored 17 during the campaign so far. With an aerial presence and eye for goal, he will be looking to continue the return of his goal-scoring form.

As well as this, goals from defence are a key part of Oldham’s operation with 15 goals coming from their usual starting defenders so far this season. At the heart of this is the Latics captain, Charlie Raglan, who has scored 5 of these 15 goals. Formerly of the Football League with Cheltenham Town, Raglan is one to look out for in set piece situations.

In terms of availability, Micky Mellon has a strong squad to pick from with all of his players being available for this crucial fixture.

Head to Head Record –

As previously mentioned, York took 4 points off Oldham this season winning their first encounters and sharing the points on their second clash.

Previous 5 Meetings:

• 21st April 2025: York City 1-1 Oldham Athletic
• 21st January 2025: Oldham Athletic 0-2 York City
• 20th February 2024: York City 1-1 Oldham Athletic
• 19th September 2023: Oldham Athletic 2-0 York City
• 24th January 2023: Oldham Athletic 2-0 York City

Betting Tip –

Both teams are well-established and have proven themselves in the season with Oldham later proving themselves in their playoff quarter-final. York are an excellent team but Oldham have proven they are push overs in the playoffs which is why our professional betting experts have decided the best tip for this match is a HT0 – where the two teams are drawing.

With Betfred, a £10 bet on the two teams to be drawing at half-time would return £22.50 with odds of 2.25.* *Odds are subject to change

Our Prediction –

With the recent good form of York City combined with the recent good head-to-head record that York hold, we have decided to go with a 2-1 York City win.

Football Park’s Prediction: York City 2-1 Oldham Athletic