Laurie Walker's impressive performance between the sticks ensured Keith Curle picked up his first win as Oldham Athletic manager.
Having taken a point from Bradford City over the weekend, Oldham hosted promotion chasers Exeter City on Tuesday afternoon.
Walker, who was in the Starting XI for the fourth consecutive fixture, displayed a number of impressive saves to help his side to all three points.
The win lifts Oldham to 17th in the Sky Bet League Two table.