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Zak Dearnley's superb late finish earned Oldham a point as they hit back to secure a 1-1 draw against in-form Carlisle.

Dearnley swivelled beautifully on the edge of the box before slotting home from 15 yards after being teed-up by substitute Danny Rowe.

Carlisle, who had won their previous three games, dominated early on and after only four minutes Gime Toure saw a shot strike the top of the crossbar after he met Jon Mellish's pass.

Oldham, with assistant boss Alan Maybury in charge following Harry Kewell's positive Covid-19 test, replied with Leeds loanee Alfie McCalmont forcing a save from Paul Farman.

Carlisle were on top, though, and ex-Oldham man Lewis Alessandra volleyed just wide after meeting George Tanner's cross.

The visitors then struck the woodwork again. This time Toure side-footed against the post after he pounced following a slip by Oldham defender Kyle Jameson.

Carlisle eventually struck eight minutes after the restart when Aaron Hayden rose to head home Callum Guy's inswinging corner.

Oldham went close to a leveller when Tom Hamer volleyed just over the top, then Ben Garrity dived in before heading Jordan Barnett's cross wide and it was left to Dearnley to snatch a point.

Match report supplied by PA Media.