Oldham 1 Sheffield United 0: League One leaders trail at the break

On a pitch featuring more bare earth and sand than grass, the contest proved a dour one as both sides struggled to make much headway.

That was, though, until the 44th minute when Paul Green’s deft pass released Josh Law and his cross was converted by the Latics striker.

Up until Obadeyi’s opener, chances had been few and far between in conditions that made anything but a lump of the ball forward a risky strategy.

Kieron Freeman fired wide with the Blades’ best opening on eight minutes, while Josh Law should have done a lot better than head over when unmarked at the other end from a Lee Erwin cross.

Otherwise, there was little to excite the crowd in bright sunshine before Obadeyi struck a minute before the interval.