Stoke City advanced in the EFL Cup with a 2-0 win over Oldham Athletic, both goals arriving after the break. Oliver Norburn opened the scoring in the 48th minute and Róbert Boženík sealed it in the 82nd, with substitute Bae Jun-Ho providing the assist.
8.6Viktor JohanssonStoke City · Goalkeeper3 savesStoke City 2:0 Oldham Athletic — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 19(Foul)
- 31(Foul)
Second half2 - 0
- 48
- 68(Time wasting)
Live Prediction
Stoke City to winWon1.83
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic?
Stoke City 2-0 Oldham Athletic (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Oliver Norburn (48') for Stoke City; Róbert Boženík (82', assist Bae Jun-Ho) for Stoke City.
Was Stoke City's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any cards in Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic?
Yellow cards: Mohammed Olabosun Lawal (Stoke City); Ryan Delaney (Oldham Athletic); Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke City).
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Head to Head meetings
Stoke City – Oldham Athletic
Stoke City
Oldham Athletic
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Victories
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Draws
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Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 0 |
Average per game | 2 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0 |
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Best statistical picks
Stoke City – Oldham Athletic
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
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| 1.39 | 5.25 | 5.75 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Oldham Athletic
Stoke's four-match unbeaten run meets an Oldham side whose form has been erratic, yet CheckLive's read leans the visitors. Oldham look sharper when cup ties tighten, and a 62% lean backs them to edge this EFL Cup first-round meeting.
Away win — Oldham Athletic5.75
High confidence62%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
36.7
53.8
CheckSkill
50.4
53.4
CheckMental
26.6
63.9
CheckLive total40.9 vs 55.6+14.7
More match signals
Over 3.579%2.38
Oldham Athletic (DNB)73%5.00
Oldham Athletic (−1)54%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Stoke City and Oldham Athletic?
CheckLive's read leans Oldham Athletic, with a composure edge that matters in cup ties. Stoke's four-match unbeaten run keeps this tight, but Oldham look sharper in decisive moments. It should be a close afternoon, but the visitors hold the stronger hand.
Are Oldham Athletic in stronger form than Stoke?
Yes, Oldham hold the form edge. Stoke are unbeaten in four but drew two of those and scored four goals in five; Oldham scored nine in five, with real attacking thrust despite three defeats.
Will both teams score in this EFL Cup tie?
Both teams scoring is a live option. Stoke have scored four and conceded three in five, while Oldham's last five produced nine scored and seven conceded, pointing to goals at each end.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
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| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
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| 1.39 | 5.25 | 5.75 |