Salford City ended their run of three three consecutive losses in League Two with a 1-0 win over local rivals Oldham Athletic.
The Ammies scored the only goal of the game after a scramble in the box following a missed penalty before Oldham were reduced to 10 men in the second half.
Oldham started the game brightly, forcing Salford goalkeeper Matty Young into two saves with efforts from outside the area by Tom Pett and Ryan Woods.
But the home side opened the scoring after they were awarded a penalty when Kelly Nmai was brought down by Manny Monthe.
Kadeem Harris’ effort from the spot came off the post, before a scramble in the box which was eventually headed home by Dan Udoh.
Salford got hold of the game after going ahead, with Latics goalkeeper Matthew Robson notably called into action on two occasions from Haji Mnoga, the second of which nearly doubled Salford’s lead on the stroke of half-time.
Just after, Oldham could have been level when Joe Quigley was found unmarked at the back post, but his effort was easily stopped by Young.
Oldham were reduced to 10 men after 64 minutes when Will Sutton was dismissed for a last-man trip on Nmai just outside the area.
Despite being a man down, the visitors pushed for an equaliser and Joe Garner fired over the bar from close range as the game entered stoppage time.
Salford’s win is their first in the league since their victory over Swindon in September, while Oldham are now winless in four in the league.