Ronan Coughlan emerged as the late-game hero for Fleetwood Town, securing a important point and then a victory in two home League Two fixtures this week. The striker's interventions preserved the Cod Army's unbeaten start to the 2026-27 campaign, a run that now sees them sitting sixth in the table with nine points from five games.
According to the latest episode of 'Inside Town: Driving Standards', released by Fleetwood Town Football Club on 08 September 2026, the squad navigated a demanding period with two matches at Highbury. The episode provided exclusive behind-the-scenes access to both the first team and Under-21 setups, capturing the intensity of matchdays and training sessions at Poolfoot Farm.
How did Fleetwood Town salvage a point against Oldham?
The week began with a challenging encounter against Oldham Athletic on Tuesday, 08 September. Kane Drummond gave the visitors the lead on the stroke of half-time, putting Fleetwood under pressure. Manager Matt Lawlor turned to his bench in search of an equaliser.
His decision paid off dramatically in the 88th minute. Substitute Ronan Coughlan found the net, turning home a driven effort from Shaun Rooney to level the score at 1-1. The goal ensured Fleetwood Town preserved their unbeaten start to the League Two season, a valuable point that kept them in the early promotion conversation.
What happened in the victory over Shrewsbury Town?
Focus shifted quickly to the next fixture, a home game against Shrewsbury Town. Building on the momentum from the late equaliser, Fleetwood produced a more complete performance. They remained organised defensively throughout the match, laying the foundation for their attack.
Coughlan was again on the scoresheet, reacting first inside the penalty area after a 39th-minute corner to give his side the lead. The second goal arrived with Ched Evans delivering a dangerous ball into the area. Aaron Loupalo-Bi applied the finishing touch, his effort taking a deflection on its way in to seal a hard-earned 2-0 victory. The win showed a team with a solid defensive base, having conceded only three goals in five league matches.
What is Fleetwood Town's current league position?
The four points taken from these two home games have solidified a strong opening to the season. As of 09 September 2026, Fleetwood Town occupies sixth place in League Two. Their record stands at two wins, three draws, and zero losses from five games, giving them nine points and a goal difference of plus three.
They are just three points behind early leaders Bristol Rovers, demonstrating how tight the early title race is. You can track their progress and see the full standings on our dedicated page. The team's recent form reads WDDDW, highlighting their resilience and ability to avoid defeat.
What comes next for the squad?
Preparations stepped up immediately after the final whistle against Shrewsbury for another busy week. The first team has now turned its focus towards a Saturday trip to face Newport County. Meanwhile, the Under-21s prepared for their own fixture, a Tuesday match against Burnley.
This period of high activity is captured in the club's documentary series, showing the relentless schedule at Poolfoot Farm. Fans can look ahead to the upcoming fixtures to follow the team's progress. The squad list for these challenges is available on our squad page. Fleetwood Town's next match is away at Newport County on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
