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Oldham Athletic vs Sheffield United. Sky Bet League One.

Boundary ParkAttendance6,426.

Oldham Athletic 0

    Sheffield United 2

    • M Doyle (57th minute)
    • D Kitson (86th minute)

    Blades cut down Latics

    Image: Michael Doyle: Netted one for Blades

    Sheffield United boosted their automatic promotion bid with a hard-earned 2-0 victory at Oldham.

    Michael Doyle and Dave Kitson were on target for the Blades, who have now kept five consecutive clean sheets. United had the better of the first-half chances, with Harry Maguire heading off target and also forcing a reaction save from Oldham keeper Alex Cisak. Jose Baxter was a threat for Oldham, but his two efforts from the edge of the box flew narrowly over. United went in front after 57 minutes when Dominic Poleon's shot was half-saved by Cisak and the rebound was converted by Doyle from 12 yards. Oldham almost levelled but Matt Smith headed Lee Croft's cross inches wide before seeing his 18-yard shot palmed out by George Long. United sealed the points after 86 minutes when Cisak charged off his line and failed to gather Tony McMahon's free-kick, giving Kitson the chance to head into an empty net from 14 yards.

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