Oldham 1-1 Sheffield United: Jay O'Shea's second-half strike stretches Blades unbeaten run to 10 games
- Oldham took the lead thanks to Tope Obadeyi opener just before half-time
- Sheffield United failed to register a shot on target during first-half
- Midfielder Jay O'Shea's strike early in the second half secured share of points
League One leaders Sheffield United stretched their unbeaten run to 10 matches by coming from beyond to draw at Oldham.
Midfielder Jay O'Shea's strike early in the second half cancelled out Oldham's opener from Tope Obadeyi.
And though The Blades lead at the top is cut to four points over Bolton, they have a 10-point cushion over Fleetwood in the third with the top two sides gaining automatic promotion into The Championship.
Sheffield United midfielder Jay O'Shea strikes in the 50th minute to level matters
O'Shea's second-half effort stretched the Blades' unbeaten run to 10 games in League One
United failed to register a shot on target in the first half despite being roared on by a large travelling support.
With 26-goal Billy Sharp closely marked, strike partner James Hanson was a whisker away from connecting with a header.
But Oldham belied their status just outside the relegation zone and deservedly went ahead after 44 minutes.
Oldham had earlier taken the lead through Tope Obadey's 44th minute close-range effort
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder watches on during his side's league clash
Paul Green chipped in overlapping wing-back Josh Law behind Sheffield's backline and Obadeyi joyously swept home the resulting cross from close range.
It was the striker's second goal of his loan spell from Dundee United.
Blades boss Chris Wilder must have had some harsh words at half-time because within five minutes of the restart, his side were level.
Sheffield United's James Hanson keeps pace with Oldham midfielder Josh Law
Oldham stood off O'Shea from 20 yards and he made them pay by rifling into the bottom corner.
Sheffield then mounted late pressure and skipper Sharp was denied a winner with a header saved by Connor Ripley and a shot blocked by Josh Law.
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