Latics end winless run

Oldham picked up their first win in seven league games to leapfrog Exeter near the bottom of the table following a 2-0 win.

Oldham claim much-needed win

Oldham picked up their first win in seven league games to leapfrog Exeter near the bottom of the table following a 2-0 win. Strike pairing Deane Smalley and Paul Heffernan bagged a second-half goal apiece as the Latics shrugged off their dismal run with a comfortable victory. Exeter could have taken an early lead when midfield man Bertie Cozic clipped the bar from fully 30 yards. Adam Stansfield was denied by home keeper Darryl Flahavan but Oldham took charge and Danny Whitaker went close on three occasions. The breakthrough came on 51 minutes as Dean Furman found Smalley who produced a crisp 12-yard finish inside the far post.

Deflected shot

And Oldham, who went into the game as the division's lowest scorers, made it two goals in seven minutes when Heffernan's deflected shot looped over keeper Andy Marriott. The on-loan Doncaster Rovers forward then teed up Whitaker for a drive which flew off target. Exeter had a good chance to pull one back just after the hour but Stansfield blazed wide from 14 yards, meaning the Grecians have now suffered three straight defeats without scoring.

Oldham Athletic 2

Exeter City 0

Latics end winless run

Oldham claim much-needed win

Deflected shot

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Oldham Athletic 2

Exeter City 0

Latics end winless run

Oldham claim much-needed win

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