Wadsworth decided that Lee Duxbury should be protected and he was replaced by Dean Holden at the break. This was to become a turning point as he was cautioned after his first tackle. The resulting free kick brought Bristol their first goal when Peacock volleyed a right-footer. Baudet then saw red following a foul and the resulting penalty put Bristol two up.
Lever killed the Latics with a third goal from a set piece. Athletics best chances fell to Reeves who went close to the angle and David Beharall (pictured) who got in a header which was blocked on the line. All in all a bad day at the office which must be put right in the game against Tranmere.