Jamie Jones could continue to play in goal for Wigan ahead of their clash with Stoke.Regular goalkeeper Ben Amos was absent with injury against Watford, and Jones could stay between the sticks for the Latics.Ashley Fletcher could also feature as the on-loan forward was unable to face his parent club at the weekend.Callum Lang (ankle) and Charlie Wyke (hamstring) are likely to sit out again.Tyres...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic reflected on a “great three points” as Watford won 1-0 at Sky Bet Championship strugglers Wigan thanks to Joao Pedro’s 87th-minute header.The Hornets had to withstand a determined early onslaught from Wigan, who hit a post through Will Keane inside 10 minutes.But as the game went on the visitors gradually took over, with only a great save from Wigan goalkeeper Jami...Full Story »

Joao Pedro headed home the only goal with three minutes left at the DW Stadium to give improving Watford a 1-0 victory at Sky Bet Championship strugglers Wigan.Pedro’s effort earned Slaven Bilic’s side a third win in four games that leaves them two points off the play-off places.But Wigan have lost six of their last seven matches and sit two points above the relegation zone.Wigan sta...Full Story »

Jack Whatmough is the latest addition to Wigan’s injury list as they host Watford in the Sky Bet Championship.Whatmough was forced off late in last week’s defeat by QPR, with Rarmani Edwards-Green coming on for his Latics debut and in line to deputise against the Hornets.Forwards Callum Lang (ankle) and Charlie Wyke (hamstring) will miss out once more.Midfielder Gwion Edwards and def...Full Story »

Michael Beale in the manager’s chair will be a welcome sight for QPR supporters when their side host Wigan.The Hoops boss was linked to a move to Wolves, but on Thursday announced he will remain at Loftus Road.Tyler Roberts (calf) sat out Wednesday’s win over Cardiff as a precautionary measure but should be fit for the Latics clash.Sinclair Armstrong scored a penalty on his on his fi...Full Story »

Prospective new boss Michael Carrick would have been impressed with Middlesbrough’s second-half display as they came from a goal down to claim a convincing 4-1 win at Wigan and move out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation places.Former Manchester United midfielder Carrick has reportedly agreed terms to become Boro’s new manager, with the appointment expected to be confirmed shortl...Full Story »

Elliot Embleton and Dennis Cirkin led a second-half Sunderland comeback to secure a first win in five games for Tony Mowbray’s side with a 2-1 victory over Wigan.Charlie Wyke had continued his fine return to football with a second goal in as many weeks at his former ground, but a formation change from Mowbray at the interval turned the tide of the contest definitively.The Black Cats were a...Full Story »

Sunderland will be without suspended captain Corry Evans for the visit of Wigan.Evans will serve a one-match ban after picking up his fifth booking of the season in the defeat at Swansea.The Black Cats remain without a senior striker due to injuries to Ross Stewart and Ellis Simms, although Simms took part in training on Thursday for the first time since suffering a toe injury against Reading la...Full Story »

Blackburn Rovers head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was not surprised that his side’s up-and-down form continued in the Sky Bet Championship defeat at Wigan Athletic.On-loan Everton forward Nathan Broadhead’s 62nd-minute goal – after Rovers defender Tyler Morton was robbed of possession in his own box – settled a tight encounter at the DW Stadium.The result means Rovers have no...Full Story »

Nathan Broadhead’s 62nd-minute goal was enough to give Wigan Athletic their first home victory of the Sky Bet Championship season against north-west neighbours Blackburn Rovers.Wigan had come into the game on the back of defeats against Hull and Cardiff, but always looked the more likely side to edge a tight encounter at the DW Stadium.The home fans were in good voice from the off, which g...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson admits he is still wrestling with his squad’s “huge competition” for places as his team prepare to welcome Blackburn.Richardson is still looking for the best way to blend last year’s League One winning squad with this summer’s new arrivals and has seen his team lose three of their last four games.Striker Callum Lang has been out for three ...Full Story »

Mark Hudson was keeping his feet firmly on the ground despite watching Cardiff continue their recent Sky Bet Championship resurgence at Wigan, on a day when one of the goals was bigger than the other.The Bluebirds have picked up seven points in the last week under their caretaker boss, which has lifted them to the top 10.Goals from Callum Robinson, Sheyi Ojo and Ryan Wintle meant Wigan have stil...Full Story »

Cardiff continued their recent resurgence in the Sky Bet Championship by recording a 3-1 victory over Wigan at the DW Stadium.Callum Robinson, Sheyi Ojo and Ryan Wintle all scored for the Bluebirds, with Charlie Wyke responding, meaning Mark Hudson’s impressive run as City caretaker continues.Having made five changes from their midweek defeat at Hull, Wigan came flying out of the traps.Nic...Full Story »

Callum Lang will again miss out for Wigan when managerless Cardiff visit in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.Lang sustained ankle ligament damage last month and continues to be assessed but will not return for this fixture.Wigan will be playing for the third consecutive time against a club in search of a permanent boss after facing Rotherham and Hull during the past seven days.Jordan Cousins...Full Story »

Pedro Martins watched from the stands as Hull ended a run of five consecutive defeats with a 2-1 win at home to Wigan.The former Olympiacos boss is reportedly set to replace Shota Arveladze, who was dismissed by owner Acun Ilicali last Friday, on a long-term contract.Martins must have had slight consternation about the job in hand once Will Keane opened the scoring after 14 minutes for a Wigan s...Full Story »

Andy Dawson will again take charge of Hull for the visit of Wigan.Dawson was thrown into temporary charge when the Tigers sacked Shota Arveladze just hours before Friday’s defeat to Luton and will again lead the team.Dogukan Sinik could start after an impressive cameo off the bench against the Hatters following a recent calf injury.Harvey Vale (groin) picked up an injury on England Under-2...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson praised his team for rising to the challenges they had prepared for in their 2-0 victory at managerless Rotherham.Goals in either half settled the contest for the away side who kept up their unbeaten start to the league campaign on the road and ended the Millers’ unbeaten streak at home.It was a disappointing first managerial experience for players Richard Woo...Full Story »

Rotherham club captain Richard Wood is set to to take charge of the Championship clash with Wigan.The Millers are managerless following the departure of Paul Warne to Derby and their search for a replacement is ongoing, leaving 37-year-old Wood leading the team this week alongside senior pro Lee Peltier.The duo, with over 1,100 Football League games before them, will assess Chiedozie Ogbene and ...Full Story »

Ben Amos could yet again be missing for Wigan’s clash with Reading at the weekend.The 32-year-old goalkeeper missed the Latics’ 2-1 win over Huddersfield in midweek after suffering a back spasm and the weekend’s game could come too soon.Callum Lang and Will Keane were withdrawn late on against the Terriers after getting on the scoresheet and will be hoping to start again.Strike...Full Story »

The Spaniard, 31, was third choice at Atletico Madrid when Roberto Martinez's team came knocking. David de Gea rejected the chance to join Wigan in 2010 Credit: Getty And De Gea admitted he was very close to moving in a £9million deal. He told BT Sport: “I was in Atletico and it was the same season I made my debut and I was like the third keeper and not even count for the team mu...Full Story »