The 2009–10 Football League One fixtures were released on 17 June 2009, with Oldham Athletic opening their league campaign versus local rivals Stockport County on 8 August 2009.[1] In Dave Penney's first competitive game in charge of the club, Oldham were held a scoreless draw against Stockport County. Despite having numerous shots, Owain Fôn Williams kept the Latics out of goal to keep the two teams level at 0–0 for the full 90 minutes.[2]
Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 5,552 Referee: Gavin Ward
League Cup
On 16 June 2009, the draws for the first round of the 2009–10 Football League Cup was drawn. Oldham Athletic was drawn against fellow League One club Carlisle United.[3] Throughout the game, both teams remained scoreless until an 89th-minute winner was scored by Scott Dobie. The goal allowed Carlisle to advance with a 1–0 victory, as Oldham were eliminated in the first round of the Cup.[4]
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 2,509 Referee: Eddie Ilderton
Johnstone's Paint Trophy
On 15 August 2009, the First Round draw for the 2009–10 Football League Trophy was made on Soccer AM, where Oldham was drawn against League Two club Accrington Stanley.[5] The Latics held a 1–0 lead at halftime after Danny Whitaker grabbed a goal in the 10th minute, though Accrington Stanley came back on level terms in the 60th minute due to an own goal by Oldham defender Sean Gregan. Phil Edwards scored the winning goal seven minutes later following a free kick, giving Accrington a 2–1 victory and knocking Oldham out of the competition in the First Round.[6]
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
^Abbott was born in York, England, but also qualified to represent Poland internationally through his mother and represented them at U-21 level.
^Nardiello was born in Coventry, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally through his father, the United States through his mother, and Italy and Puerto Rico through his grandparents, and made his international debut for Wales in May 2007.
^Byfield was born in Sutton Coldfield, England, but also qualified to represent Jamaica internationally and made his international debut for Jamaica in 2003.
^Blackman was born in Salford, England, but also qualifies to represent Barbados internationally through his father, the Netherlands and Poland through his maternal grandparents, and Israel through other family members, and would make his international debut for Barbados in September 2019.
