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Adoption of Oldham Athletic Name
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Oldham
The club changed its name to Oldham Athletic Football Club in 1899 after Oldham County folded.
In 1899, the club changed its appearance and name to Oldham Athletic Football Club. This change occurred when the nearby team, Oldham County, folded. The club later gained acceptance into the Football League in 1907–08.
Sources
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09
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