The on-loan Burnley striker’s treble enabled his dad Micky to defeat the club he managed to two promotions. Mellon headed the opening goal in the 31st minute from a cross by substitute Jake Caprice, who two minutes earlier had replaced the injured Jack Stevens. Tranmere’s leading scorer Charlie Whitaker equalised in the 41st minute with a thumping free-kick from 25 yards, his 10th goal of the season. He completed his hat-trick in the 61st minute, tucking away the rebound after substitute Mike Fondop’s shot hit a post for his 10th goal of the season. Oldham had to play the last 21 minutes with 10 men after Fondop was shown a straight red card following an off-the-ball clash with Tranmere defender Nathan Smith.

Source: Express December 20, 2025 17:47 UTC