Northampton Town vs Oldham Athletic. Sky Bet League Two.
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Saturday 27 October 2018 19:54, UK
Northampton Town survived over 50 minutes with 10 men to beat Oldham Athletic 2-1 at Sixfields on Saturday.
Sam Foley was sent off late in the first half but goals from John-Joe O'Toole and Kevin Van Veen handed Keith Curle his fourth win from seven games in charge.
O'Toole's opener came after 36 minutes when he got between two defenders and headed Van Veen's cross beyond goalkeeper Daniel Iversen.
The home side were reduced to 10 men moments later as Foley saw red for a late challenge on Christopher Missilou, but they added a second on the cusp of half-time through Van Veen's spot-kick.
Matt Crooks was close to a third soon after the restart but Oldham dominated the second half and they were back to within one when Robert Hunt poked over the line after an almighty scramble in the penalty box.
The visitors poured forward in search of an equaliser but Northampton defended resolutely to cling on.
