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Oldham Athletic

Tier 4EFL League TwoOldham, North West England, EnglandOn the globe

Founded
1895
Ground
Boundary Park13,513 seats · opened 1904
Full name
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club
Website
oldhamathletic.co.uk

Who owns Oldham Athletic

Owned through Groco 510 Limited, which bought the club from Abdallah Lemsagam in July 2022 in a takeover the BBC attributes to businessman Frank Rothwell; the register lists Luke Rothwell and Susan Schofield as Groco 510's holders (25–50% each).

Owned by investorsOwner based at home: England

As of 4 October 2026High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, Companies House, Companies House

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamOldham Athletic (2004) Association Football Club LimitedPrivate limited company, England, Companies House 04989487
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    Groco 510 LimitedPrivate limited company, EnglandSince 27 July 2022, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – 75% or more
    • Stake not knownshares control
      Luke RothwellPerson, United KingdomSince 27 July 2022, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
      What the source says
      Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%
    • Stake not knownshares control
      Susan SchofieldPerson, United KingdomSince 7 July 2022, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
      What the source says
      Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%

Changes of control

  1. 28 July 2022

    Groco 510 Limited took control from Abdallah Lemsagam.

    Groco 510 registered with 75% or more from 27 July 2022, replacing RLJ Capital Global FZC. No price was disclosed.

    High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, Companies House

    What the source says
    Businessman Frank Rothwell has completed a takeover of Oldham Athletic, buying the financially-challenged club from Abdallah Lemsagam.
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