Oldham 1-1 Sheff Utd: Match Report

Sheffield United held by 10-man OldhamSheffield United had to settle for a point as they drew 1-1 at 10-man Oldham.The Blades carved out several second-half chances, but they were badly let down by their finishing.Oldham went in front on 10 minutes when a Mike Jones corner flicked off United's Jose Baxter, giving Danny Philliskirk the chance to convert a close-range header at the back post.Carl Winchester almost doubled the lead, but United equalised on the half-hour when Stefan Scougall set up Matt Done for an excellent 18-yard shot into the top corner.Visiting keeper Mark Howard was forced into two smart saves after being tested by Dominic Poleon but the Blades' threat increased after half-time and Done wasted a golden chance when he fired wide after running clean through.The home side went down to 10 men in the 62nd minute, with Jonathan Burn receiving his second yellow card for a foul on Billy Sharp.Sharp then missed a sitter from inside the six-yard box before Scougall hit the post when he should have scored.

Source: PA