Winchester denies Bristol City

Friday 3 April 2015 18:08, UK

League One leaders Bristol City had to settle for a point as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Oldham.

Robins' top scorer Aaron Wilbraham netted his 18th goal of the season, but Oldham deservedly hit back through highly-rated midfielder Carl Winchester. City made the brighter start and Wilbraham headed inches wide from Korey Smith's far-post cross. Joe Bryan's header forced a reflex save from Oldham keeper Joel Coleman, but at the other end Frank Fielding made a scrambling stop when Mike Jones let fly from 20 yards. Fielding dived full length to palm out a long-range effort from Connor Brown, but the visitors went ahead after 71 minutes when Luke Freeman sent in a left-wing cross which Wilbraham slid home from six yards. Oldham, though, levelled just four minutes later as Winchester turned into space 25 yards from goal and unleashed a powerful drive into the bottom corner. The Latics almost snatched a winner, but Fielding made a superb save from Conor Wilkinson before charging off his line to deny Jonathan Forte.