Latics pegged back at local rivals Altrincham

Latics drew 1-1 at Altrincham

Regan Linney scored a second-half equaliser to give Altrincham a 1-1 National League draw against Latics at Moss Lane.

The visitors dominated the early stages and they deservedly went ahead midway through the first half.

Former Ipswich and Tranmere striker James Norwood came up trumps for Micky Mellon's men, and they preserved that advantage until well into the second period.

Altrincham looked set for a fourth league defeat from six league starts this term, but Linney levelled with a 68th-minute glancing header to haul them level, ensuring a share of the spoils.

Boss Mellon said: "Altrincham are a good side and we quite easily could have come away with three points rather than one, so it's frustrating."

Latics, who are now ninth in the table, return to action with a home fixture against Southend United next Saturday.

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