Caretaker-boss Greg Abbott's chances of landing the Carlisle post were boosted by a win over Oldham in his first game in charge. Latics defender John Thompson conceded the penalty from which Danny Graham fired Carlisle ahead.
The Cumbrians survived a penalty appeal when Oldham striker Craig Davies looked to be tripped by Danny Livesey.
Carlisle, who sacked boss Neil McDonald one game into the season, held out under intense late Oldham pressure.
Carlisle: Westwood, Arnison, Raven, Livesey, Aranalde, Thirlwell, Bridge-Wilkinson, Smith, Gall (Brittain 87), Garner, Graham (Carlton 87).
Subs Not Used: Howarth, Lumsdon, Hackney.
Booked: Aranalde.
Goals: Graham 42 pen.
Oldham: Crossley, Eardley, Gregan, Thompson, Giddings, Liddell (Smalley 86), Allott, Kalala (Taylor 55), Kilkenny, Ricketts, Davies.
Subs Not Used: Bell, McDonald, Wolfenden.
Booked: Ricketts, Gregan.
Att: 7,777.
Ref: N Miller (Co Durham).
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