Jake Leake scored his first goal for Oldham as they stretched their unbeaten run to nine games with a 1-0 League Two victory over struggling Harrogate.

After recovering from back-to-back defeats with a 3-0 win at Tranmere in midweek to boost hopes of survival, Harrogate frustrated in-form Oldham in a goalless first half.

They were even close to taking the lead, only for the post to deny Tom Hill after he had dispossessed defender Manny Monthe 25 yards out.

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And the impressive Reece Smith brought a save from Latics goalkeeper Mat Hudson with a low shot from the edge of the box.

But fresh from signing a new two-year deal at Boundary Park, Oldham manager Micky Mellon made early second-half changes, with fit-again Leake among them.

And the defender - making his first appearance since December 20 - marked his comeback from injury with the winner on the hour.

Ryan Woods' free-kick was flicked on by Mike Fondop and Monthe in the box before Leake stooped to head past Henry Gray from close range.

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