Last-gasp wonder strike denies Latics victory

Latics were pegged back late on by Solihull Moors

Jack Stevens' late, late wonder goal for Solihull Moors denied Latics all three points at Boundary Park.

David Unsworth's side looked on course for maximum points, only for Stevens to produce a stunning overhead kick at the death on his debut as Solihull snatched a draw in front of 6,685 fans at Latics' HQ.

Stevens, a 73rd-minute substitute, turned the ball home in acrobatic fashion three minutes into added time to secure Moors a point, leaving them seven off the National League play-off spots.

After Josh Kelly hit a post for Moors early on from a narrow angle, Mark Kitching thought he had scored the winner in the 13th minute when he drilled a 30-yard effort into the bottom corner.

John Rooney fired over and substitute Mike Fondop hit a post late on for the hosts, which proved costly when former Banbury forward Stevens struck for Moors, who have now taken 13 points from a possible 15.

Latics boss Unsworth said: "It was a really good performance.

"Nine times out of 10 you get what you deserve out of this game and unfortunately this is that one out of 10 where our players deserved three points."

Latics return to National League action on Tuesday when they travel to Wealdstone.

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