Oldham extend unbeaten streak

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Midfielder Mike Jones was the Latics’ matchwinner, slamming home from long range to record his first goal for the club.

Walsall led after 10 minutes when a long ball from Andy Butler caught the home defence flat-footed, allowing Jordan Cook to run clear and slot in from 14 yards.

Cook went close with two more efforts, but Oldham equalised before the break as Jones surged into the Walsall box and Conor Wilkinson’s 12-yard shot took a deflection past keeper Richard O’Donnell.

Oldham penalty appeals were ignored after a Jones cross appeared to hit James Baxendale on the arm, while James Wilson headed just wide.

Latics substitute Jabo Ibehre almost scored within three minutes of going on for his debut, only for O’Donnell to react brilliantly to the striker’s close-range shot.

O’Donnell also denied Carl Winchester, but he was left helpless 15 minutes from time when Jones produced a stunning 25-yard drive which crashed in off the bar.

Oldham extend unbeaten streak

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Midfielder Mike Jones was the Latics’ matchwinner, slamming home from long range to record his first goal for the club.

Walsall led after 10 minutes when a long ball from Andy Butler caught the home defence flat-footed, allowing Jordan Cook to run clear and slot in from 14 yards.

Cook went close with two more efforts, but Oldham equalised before the break as Jones surged into the Walsall box and Conor Wilkinson’s 12-yard shot took a deflection past keeper Richard O’Donnell.

Oldham penalty appeals were ignored after a Jones cross appeared to hit James Baxendale on the arm, while James Wilson headed just wide.

Latics substitute Jabo Ibehre almost scored within three minutes of going on for his debut, only for O’Donnell to react brilliantly to the striker’s close-range shot.

O’Donnell also denied Carl Winchester, but he was left helpless 15 minutes from time when Jones produced a stunning 25-yard drive which crashed in off the bar.