On Friday evening, the Vikings take on Oldham in Round Four of the Betfred Championship, and kick-off is set for 7:45pm.
Allan Coleman’s side will look to make it three straight wins in the league after recent victories over North Wales Crusaders and Workington Town.
TICKET & ENTRY INFORMATION
Tickets are still available for fans to purchase HERE. Fans can also pick up tickets at the Vikings club shop until 3pm today, and from 11:30am to 5pm on gameday.
SQUAD NEWS
Allan Coleman has named his 21-man squad for the fixture.
There is just one change from last week’s victory over Workington as Danny Langtree replaces Jack Houghton, having missed the trip to Cumbria due to head injury protocols.
Read our full squad news HERE.
Alan Kilshaw has named his squad for Friday’s game at Bower Fold.
Oldham 21-man squad
Jack Walker, Kieran Dixon, Ben Davies, Jake Bibby, Morgan Smith, Jack Ormondroyd, Matty Wildie, Owen Farnworth, Matty Ashurst, Ryan Lannon, Adam Milner, Cole Geyer, Ted Chapelhow, Ewan Moore, Emmanuel Waine, Jaron Purcell, Harvey Makin, Tom Nisbet, Josh Drinkwater, Sam Littler, Brad Day
🗣️ FLEMING EXPECTING TOUGH TEST AGAINST OLDHAM ON FRIDAY
Matt Fleming looks back on a hard-fought victory over Workington last weekend and previews Friday’s clash with Oldham at Bower Fold.
🏉 MATCH OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Tara Jones will be the Referee on Friday evening, and she will be assisted by Warren Turley and Tommy Gibbs as Touch Judges.
📱 FOLLOW THE GAME WITH THE VIKINGS
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💬 COACH PREVIEW
Head Coach Allan Coleman is excited for the Friday night clash with Oldham.
Ahead of the game, Coleman said: “It’s a massive game for both teams. It may only be February, but it’s got that playoff feel to it, and we’re both fancied to be up there challenging at the top by the end of the year.
“You’ve got to be at the races for every game, of course, but this game has a different feel to it. It’s got that local derby aspect, and I expect a really fiery game on Friday.
“Oldham have got some fantastic players that have played at a high level, but so do we, and we go there full of confidence that we can get the win.”
📊 RECORD AGAINST OLDHAM
The Vikings have taken the spoils in three of the last five meetings between the two sides. Oldham were the victors in the last match; however, running out 22-4 winners at Sedgley Park last season.
Last 5 meetings (Competitive games only)
Oldham 22-4 Widnes (Championship, 06/07/25)
Widnes 10-10 Oldham (Championship, 18/04/25)
Widnes 62-4 Oldham (Championship, 05/09/21)
Oldham 18-40 Widnes (Championship, 30/05/21)
Widnes 52-12 Oldham (Challenge Cup, 23/02/20)
