Brentford were held to a goalless draw by Wigan after the Latics produced a solid defensive performance to repel the Bees.
Stephen Warnock and Dan Burn were sensational for the visitors as they withstood everything Dean Smith's side threw at them.
The closest the Bees came was when Warnock headed John Egan's header off the line and when Adam Bogdan's dropped cross was turned behind for a corner.
The Latics had a chance to nick all three points at the death as Nick Powell's free kick was turned away by Dan Bentley from the last kick of the game.
Below are five points to come from the contest.
Brentford free kick tactics banned
Match officials have put a ban on Brentford standing in front of the goalkeeper when lining up free kicks.
The Bees were going to move to do this in the second half but were warned that the tactic was now not allowed.
It means it's now back to the drawing board for Dean Smith's men.
Wigan parked the bus
The Latics came for a point and they got it. Gary Caldwell's men offered little going forward during the first half and only pushed up midway through the second period.
Brentford, who have looked deadly against teams that attack them at Griffin Park, will probably need to adapt to sides prepared to sit in and take a 0-0.
However, credit must go to the way the Latics defended. In particular, Stephen Warnock who took a blow to the head early on and made key headers. The best player on the pitch.
Vibe fears
Lasse Vibe left Griffin Park in a protective boot and on crutches and the fears are that he may be out for a long time.
He was superb on Tuesday night against Reading and will be hoping that he is able to return for the trip to Newcastle in two weeks time.
Smith's starting XI was right
There would have been questions as to whether Dean Smith should have changed his team that beat Reading 4-1 and restore the likes of Ryan Woods to the side.
However, the Bees head coach has always said that it's up to the players to keep the shirt and all of those who played in midweek deserved to keep it.
It sends a message to those playing that they have no divine right to start each week and to those fringe players that if they take their chance they can progress.
Yellow Peril
Both Maxime Colin and Harlee Dean will be walking a yellow card tightrope after picking up their fourth bookings this week.
They will have to get through to mid-November without a yellow as they know a ban will open the door for someone to take their shirt.
