Caretaker boss Pete Wild made it back-to-back wins for Latics, following a comfortable 2-0 win against League Two bottom club Notts County at Boundary Park.
Pete Wild’s starting eleven consisted of Iversen, Hamer, Clarke ©, Edmundson, Nepomuceno, Lang, Missilou, Lyden, Branger-Engone, Maouche, O’Grady.
Notts County had the game’s first shot when left wing-back and former Oldham Athletic player Cedric Evina fired a first-time effort over the bar.
Following this, Notts County’s Pierce Bird had a header cleared off the line by Gevaro Nepomuceno.
Callum Lang went up the other end and tested Ross Fitzsimons with an effort from a tight angle.
Latics nearly broke the deadlock, when Jordan Lyden crossed from the left into the oncoming Mohamed Maouche, but he could only guide the ball wide of the post.
Latics made the breakthrough on the 40th minute, with a goal from young right-back Tom Hamer, when his attempted cross flew over the head of Ross Fitzsimons and straight inside the far post (1-0).
Half-Time – Oldham Athletic 1-0 Notts County
Latics doubled their lead within two minutes of the restart as club captain Peter Clarke turned home a free-kick from out wide (2-0).
Tom Hamer crossed for Mohammed Maouche, but he could only direct the header straight at the Notts County goalkeeper, before Mohammed Maouche had another opportunity for, but once again he could only hit the shot straight at the Ross Fitzsimons.
Things got worse for Notts County when Oxlade-Chamberlain saw red for two challenges in five minutes.
Johan Branger-Engone tried his luck from range which Ross Fitzsimons had to turn behind before he was replaced by Harry Robinson for his senior debut.
Attendance 4336 (382 Away).
Full-Time – Oldham Athletic 2-0 Notts County
Here is how Oldham Athletic fans reacted to 2-0 win over Notts County –
Good 3 points today! Let’s keep this momentum going! Come on OLDHAM #oafc https://t.co/z5HSgsftxn
— Pete J Nuttall (@pjn2011) January 1, 2019
What Edmundson, Hamer and Harry Robinson see when they look towards Peter Clarke . #oafc pic.twitter.com/NKogP6MhTA
— Chorley Oldham (@ChorleyOAFC) January 1, 2019
Barely out of second gear throughout that. Can tell why they're bottom, goodness me. Everyone solid and tough to pick a man of the match, both goalscorers solid and Nepomuceno decent filling in at full-back. Onto Fulham #oafc
PS Christian Oxlade-ChamberLOLZ
— Michael (@miguelinho2910) January 1, 2019
Notts County about as bad as it gets, but can only beat what's in front of you. G'wan the Blues… #oafc #PWBAWA #WildThing
— PH (@PaddyNoWheels) January 1, 2019
Good win Latics. Solid and professional! Another 3 points and back in with a shout of the playoffs. Decent start to the new year #oafc
— Danny Taylor (@dan_taylor12) January 1, 2019
Happy with the last 2 games and wins. Didn’t predict it after Bunn got sacked. Huge well done to @pete_wild for what he has achieved. Hopefully get some decent loans in and Lang / Surridge sorted 🙏🏻#oafc
— Alan Brierley (@Norwood36_Alan) January 1, 2019
Nice solid win. REALLY need to get Lyden and Lang sorted THIS week before Fulham. Notts County really poor side. Sorry to say it County fans but I'll be stunned if they don't go down. Made Macclesfield look half decent, truly dreadful #oafc
— Aaron (@aaronhow177) January 1, 2019
