The home side almost scored in the opening minute when Chris Taylor shot against the post.

Forest's Junior Agogo, who had a spell on loan with the Latics six years ago, wasted an opportunity from the edge of the box after 37 minutes.

And keeper Paul Smith came to Forest's rescue with a superb save from Taylor's close-range shot with 11 minutes left.

Oldham: Crossley, Eardley, Trotman, Stam, Bertrand, Allott, Kilkenny, McDonald (Kalala 80), Taylor, Davies, Hughes.
Subs Not Used: Pogliacomi, Smalley, Thompson, Hazell.

Booked: Trotman, Bertrand.

Nottm Forest: Smith, Chambers, Morgan, Breckin, Perch, McGugan, Lennon (Wilson 72), Clingan, Holt, Agogo, Cohen (Commons 60).
Subs Not Used: Roberts, Davies, Lockwood.

Booked: Lennon.

Att: 8,140