Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic Prediction, Preview & Lineups

EFL Cup action continues on Saturday, 8 August 2026 as Stoke City go head-to-head with Oldham Athletic. Kick-off: 14:00 GMT.

The EFL Cup throws up another intriguing matchup as Stoke City and Oldham Athletic contest weekend action. Home advantage gives Stoke City an edge, but Oldham Athletic will be no pushover.

Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic Prediction

Predicting the outcome of EFL Cup fixtures is never straightforward, but Stoke City hold the slight advantage on home soil, and Oldham Athletic will arrive with genuine belief they can get a result. Expect an open game - both Stoke City and Oldham Athletic are capable of scoring, which makes the goalscorer market particularly appealing.

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Lineups

Lineups for Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic are expected to be confirmed approximately one hour before kick-off. Check back for the official starting elevens ahead of the 14:00 GMT start.

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