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Astonishing moment manager HEADBUTTS opposition player and is sent off, sparking mass brawl as FA Cup first round clash descends into chaos

Oldham boss Micky Mellon was sent off for headbutting Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Callum Slattery as their FA Cup first round clash descended into a mass brawl at Boundary Park.

By JAMES DUTTON · Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 9:41 PM

Key Things to Know

Oldham manager Micky Mellon received a red card for headbutting Sheffield Wednesday's Callum Slattery.
The touchline incident sparked a mass brawl between players and staff from both teams.
Oldham defeated Sheffield Wednesday after Will Sutton scored a 110th-minute winner in extra time.

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Oldham Athletic manager Micky Mellon was sent off after headbutting Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Callum Slattery during their FA Cup first-round tie at Boundary Park. The altercation, which took place six minutes from the end of normal time, sparked a touchline brawl between players and staff before referee Martin Woods issued Mellon a red card.

Despite Mellon's dismissal, League Two Oldham secured an upset over their League One opponents courtesy of Will Sutton's 110th-minute winner following Calum Kavanagh's earlier goal. As a result of his sending-off, Mellon will serve a three-match touchline ban.

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