Oldham Athletic produced a commanding performance at Boundary Park, routing Boston United 4-0 in a National League encounter. The Latics wasted little time in asserting their dominance, breaking the deadlock in the 8th minute. A flowing passing move culminated in James Norwood teeing up Josh Lundstram for a composed finish. The pair combined again just 11 minutes later, this time with Lundstram providing the assist for Norwood to double Oldham’s lead. Boston United struggled to contain the Latics’ vibrant attack, with Oldham’s midfield dictating the tempo and creating a plethora of chances.
Oldham maintained their intensity after the break, relentlessly pressing Boston and thwarting any hopes of a comeback. Their advantage was extended further in the 67th minute when Emmanuel Monthe’s pinpoint delivery found Josh Stones, who made no mistake from close range. Substitutions around the 70-minute mark injected fresh impetus into the Oldham attack, and it was substitute Mike Fondop-Talum who completed the rout in the 87th minute, calmly converting a penalty after Aidan Stone brought down an Oldham attacker. Stone’s subsequent yellow card added insult to injury for the visitors. The final whistle confirmed a resounding victory for Oldham, leaving Boston to reflect on a dismal afternoon.
Oldham’s fluid midfield play was a key factor in their success, with players interchanging positions and exploiting gaps in the Boston defence. Boston, in contrast, struggled to establish any consistent attacking rhythm, their forays forward frequently breaking down in the final third. Three Boston bookings, including the one for the foul that led to the penalty, underlined their frustration. The victory lifts Oldham to 4th in the National League table with 37 points, having started the day in 5th. Boston remain 23rd with 14 points. The two sides had not met in the league for three seasons.