Gregan had already conceded a penalty before he was sent off

Oldham held on to their unbeaten League One record after a thrilling draw at Hartlepool.

Neal Eardley hit the bar before Lee Hughes's header put Oldham, a lead doubled by Chris Taylor, before a frantic start to the second half.

Headers by Andy Monkhouse and Antony Sweeney drew Pools level before Joel Porter's penalty put them ahead.

Taylor's deflected low shot put Oldham back on terms and they survived Sean Gregan's dismissal to earn a draw.

Hartlepool: Lee-Barrett, McCunnie (Foley 64), Nelson, Collins, Humphreys, Jones, Sweeney, Liddle, Monkhouse (Barker 80), Brown (Mackay 80), Porter. Subs Not Used: Power, Robson.

Booked: Sweeney.

Goals: Monkhouse 48, Sweeney 49, Porter 53 pen.

Oldham: Crossley, Eardley, Hazell, Gregan, Lomax, Liddell (Byrne 75), Allott, Whitaker, Taylor, Hughes (O'Grady 62), Alessandra (Davies 74). Subs Not Used: Fleming, Smalley.

Sent Off: Gregan (74).

Booked: Hazell, Davies.

Goals: Hughes 23, Taylor 44, 58.

Att: 4,507

Ref: Tony Bates (Staffordshire).