OLDHAM hope striker Clyde Wijnhard can rediscover his scoring touch as they bid to grab the second automatic promotion spot.

The Dutchman has failed to score in his seven games since his comeback from injury but boss Iain Dowie insisted: "Clyde is a natural scorer and nobody doubts that he will be back among the goals very soon."

Latics have a major doubt over in-form keeper Les Pogliacomi who has been under treatment all week after losing the feeling in his right leg following a fall. Tony Carss (knee), Chris Killen (ankle) face late fitness checks but John Eyre (thigh) is definitely out while Carlo Corazzin returns from international duty.

Relegation-threatened Barnsley have lost only one of their last seven games and Dowie said: "They have quality players who have figured in the Premiership and I find it amazing that they have struggled."

Dowie, who is hoping Oldham can win all their remaining games, added: "We are one of the best teams in the second division so expectations are high. "I haven't given up hope of doing it."

LAST SEASON: Different divisions.

KEY OPPONENT: Bruce Dyer - 16 goals so far.

PREDICTION: Oldham 2 Barnsley 1

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