The team had to dig deep to ground out a win at the relegation-threatened Latics.
They were hardly at their fluid best throughout the game at the DW Stadium.
However, their battling qualities stood out and it was just reward that they picked up a fourth win in a row to move into fourth in the table.
Here’s who Neil rated the players’ performance...
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10. Michael Jacobs - 6
(Replaced by Andy Cannon on 46 minutes): Surprisingly lacked energy in first half. Photo: JPIMedia
11. Ronan Curtis - 8
Ran himself into the ground, giving absolutely everything. Photo: JPIMedia
12. Andy Cannon - 8
(Replaced Michael Jacobs on 46 minutes): Stunning strike for winner. Photo: JPIMedia