What form do Oldham go into the game in?
They ended the regular season with a win, which they will take great stock from. But the second half of the season has been a bit up and down after a largely positive first half. February was fabulous, but Latics haven’t put back-to-back wins together since.
How is Micky Mellon and the job he’s done regarded by the Oldham fans?
Vimal Yoganathan is getting better with every game; so comfortable on the ball and can cut through defences.
What’s Oldham’s style of play, what can Halifax expect to come up against?
Oldham are capable of playing neat, passing, attacking football but there is a tendency to be a bit more direct. Manager Micky Mellon told a fans’ forum last week this has never been the instruction. They have risen to the big game occasions in the FA Cup this season, against Tranmere and Leyton Orient, and played eye catching, attacking football in both, so with a big and loud crowd behind them that could inspire another positive performance.
Injuries/suspensions?
Jake Caprice has been ruled out for the season and had surgery on a torn hamstring, after limping off at York on Easter Monday. On-loan defender Jake Leake had hoped to be involved but has suffered a setback, but defender Manny Monthe and striker James Norwood could have a chance of being involved. Norwood has been in and out of the team this calendar year through a succession of injuries, while Monthe has recovered from cruciate knee ligament damage in time to be in contention. I’m not sure whether either would be risked in the starting line-up though.
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