SECURITY has been stepped up for Saturday's match between Oldham Athletic and Stoke City after fears of trouble which marred last year's meeting.
The game last season was widely blamed for fuelling racial tensions in Oldham so measures taken to combat problems include an early kick-off and admission by ticket only.
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