Melbourne City FC faces Oldham Athletic in the Club’s second pre-season hit-out in the UK.
Melbourne City FC faces Oldham Athletic in the Club’s second pre-season hit-out in the UK at SportsDirect.com Park on Saturday afternoon.
The match, which kicks off at 3pm (BST), comes after Melbourne City FC drew 2-2 with League Two side Bury in a behind-closed-doors but this encounter.
Oldham are likely to provide a stern test for John van’t Schip’s side with the League One outfit unbeaten in four pre-season matches – including a win over English Premier League outfit Newcastle United on Tuesday.
The Latics defeated Newcastle through second-half goals from Timothee Dieng and trialist William Gros to seal a 2-1 win.
James Brown and triallist James Poole were on the scoresheet against Bury in Melbourne City FC’s behind-closed-doors match at Manchester City’s Carrington Training Centre on Tuesday.
Van’t Schip is expected to experiment with his personnel – including a number of traillists – during Saturday afternoon’s match.
Damien Duff, who played the second half against Bury, could play a part in Saturday’s match.
Oldham manager Lee Johnson said on the Latic’s official website that Melbourne City would present an interesting challenge for his side.
“It’s a funny one because I’m not sure of their level,” Johnson said. “I think it’s around League One/Championship but I’m not sure.
“It’s a bit of the unknown and that’s good because it means that people have to adjust and have to think on there feet.”
Coverage
Follow Melbourne City FC’s Official Twitter and Facebook Account for live updates.
The Herald Sun will be running a live blog during Melbourne City FC’s tour from Saturday onwards, including Saturday’s match against Oldham Athletic.
Commentary of the game will be provided by Latics Player.
Ticket Information
Adults: £10
Over 65: £5
Under 16: £5
Verlin Stand (large) – Home Supporters
Verlin Stand (small) – Closed
George Hill Stand – Home Supporters
ZenOffice Stand – Closed
