As the Mariners prepare for another trip to Boundary Park, recent meetings between Grimsby Town and Oldham Athletic suggest supporters can expect another closely fought contest.

Encounters between the sides in recent seasons have delivered late drama, resilient comebacks and hard-earned results, with fine margins often deciding the outcome. With both teams battling for valuable points in Sky Bet League Two, history shows this fixture rarely lacks intensity.

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Grimsby Town 0-0 Oldham Athletic
Thursday 26th December 2025 | Blundell Park

The most recent meeting between the sides ended in a goalless draw on Boxing Day, despite the Mariners creating the better opportunities.

Town started brightly and thought they had taken the lead early on when Harvey Rodgers’ cross was headed home by Kieran Green, only for the offside flag to deny the midfielder.

Both sides had spells of pressure throughout the contest, with Jackson Smith producing a number of important saves, including a strong stop to deny Joe Garner from distance.

Charles Vernam forced Oldham goalkeeper Matthew Hudson into a smart save during the first half, while Town continued to push forward after the break.

The Mariners came closest late on when Vernam’s drive was saved by Hudson and Jaze Kabia’s rebound effort was blocked, before Vernam produced a crucial goal-line clearance at the other end to deny Kane Drummond.

Despite a sustained spell of pressure deep into stoppage time, the breakthrough would not come and the points were shared.

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Oldham Athletic 2-2 Grimsby Town
Saturday 14th September 2019 | Boundary Park

A dramatic late comeback saw the Mariners rescue a point after trailing by two goals.

Oldham opened the scoring midway through the first half when Christopher Missilou finished from close range following a corner.

The hosts doubled their advantage shortly after the break as Filipe Morais met a cross at the far post to put the Latics firmly in control.

But Town refused to give in. Substitute Jordan Cook pulled a goal back with nine minutes remaining after reacting quickest to a loose ball in the penalty area.

Then, with the clock ticking into stoppage time, Ludvig Ohman powered home a header from Ethan Robson’s free kick to secure a memorable equaliser.

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Oldham Athletic 2-0 Grimsby Town
Saturday 30th March 2019 | Boundary Park

The Mariners were left frustrated after a difficult afternoon in Greater Manchester.

Town started the stronger side and created the early chances, with Wes Thomas going closest when his header was tipped over the bar by goalkeeper Daniel Iversen.

However, the hosts struck just before half-time when Chris O’Grady’s effort found the net to give Oldham the lead.

Grimsby pushed for a response after the break but struggled to create clear openings, and the result was sealed with 13 minutes remaining when Callum Lang headed home from a corner.

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Grimsby Town 0-0 Oldham Athletic
Tuesday 29th December 2020 | Blundell Park

A tight encounter saw the points shared in Cleethorpes in a game where chances were at a premium.

Town goalkeeper Sam Russell was largely untroubled for much of the contest, although he was called into action to deal with a handful of long-range efforts and dangerous deliveries.

At the other end, the Mariners had opportunities from set-pieces, with Mattie Pollock twice heading towards goal from free kicks.

Oldham’s best chance came late on when Jordan Barnett forced Russell into a save during stoppage time, but neither side could find the decisive moment.

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Oldham Athletic 1-2 Grimsby Town
Saturday 24th April 2021 | Boundary Park

One of the most memorable recent meetings came during Town’s fight to remain in the Football League.

Oldham struck first when Conor McAleny finished a swift attack midway through the first half, but the Mariners responded quickly through Matt Green, who fired a superb long-range strike into the bottom corner.

Town grew stronger after the break and created several chances before completing the turnaround ten minutes from time.

Jay Matete produced a stunning finish from 20 yards, powering the ball into the top corner to secure a vital victory and keep the Mariners’ survival hopes alive.

Across recent meetings, games between Grimsby Town and Oldham Athletic have consistently produced tight contests, late drama and crucial moments at both ends of the pitch.

With another important fixture on the horizon, supporters can expect another fiercely competitive encounter when the sides meet again this weekend.

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