ECHOSPORT takes a closer look at tomorrow’s opponents Oldham Athletic.
THE SEASON SO FAR
Oldham started the season with John Sheridan in charge, but failed to win any of their first eight games.
As a result, Sheridan was relieved of his duties at the end of September and was replaced by Richie Wellens, who was given the job on a permanent basis after impressing in a caretaker capacity.
Wellens lost just two of his first 13 games in charge, but Oldham remain in the relegation zone and sit 21st in the League One standings.
RECENT FORM
After a run of three successive defeats, Oldham are now unbeaten in three.
The Latics - who have not played for 11 days - have beaten MK Dons and Bradford City in their last two home games and also drew 2-2 at Blackburn Rovers.
STYLE OF PLAY
Oldham can line-up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 formation.
DANGERMAN
Duckens Zavon: The on loan Wolverhampton Wanderers striker bagged a brace in Oldham’s recent 2-2 draw at Blackburn Rovers and netted eight goals while with Coventry City earlier on this season.
TEAM NEWS
Defender Rob Hunt and attacking midfielder Patrick McEleney are both back in the squad this weekend, but top scorer Eoin Doyle is still out.
PREDICTED LINE-UP: Placide, Dummigan, Nepomuceno, Bryan, Gerrard, Gardner, Byrne, Pringle, Fane, Davies, Nazon
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