Matt Gilks will continue in goal for Wigan as Preston visit the DW Stadium in the Sky Bet Championship. Latics have now learned first-choice Jakob Haugaard suffered elbow damage as well as a blow to the head at Fulham last weekend and he could face several weeks on the sidelines. Midfielder Michael Jacobs is doubtful with a hamstring injury. Former Manchester United and Newcatle midfielder Ga...Full Story »

Wigan may have Donervon Daniels back in their squad for the clash with Peterborough at the DW Stadium, but they will be without Sam Morsy. Defender Daniels is hopeful he will not miss a third straight game with a hamstring issue and he is training once again for the Sky Bet League One high-fliers. Morsy was dismissed in midweek in the 0-0 draw at Millwall and will serve a one-match suspension ...Full Story »

Wigan winger Michael Jacobs is likely to miss the visit of promotion rivals Burton through injury. The 24-year-old left the DW Stadium on crutches with his knee in a brace after coming off just 14 minutes into the victory over Shrewsbury. Will Grigg replaced him at the weekend and so could earn a starting place as a result. On-loan striker Alex Revell will keep his spot up front after scoring...Full Story »

Matty Lund is the latest player to join the Rochdale injury list ahead of the lunchtime clash with Wigan at Spotland. The midfielder was withdrawn at half-time of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat to Morecambe on Tuesday because of a thigh strain. He will miss the visit of Latics along with attacking trio Callum Camps (ankle), Ian Henderson (foot) and Reuben Noble-Lazarus (shoulder). Jamie ...Full Story »

A 95th-minute winner from Francisco Junior gave promotion-chasing Wigan Athletic a scrappy 1-0 Sky Bet League One win over struggling Swindon. The home side enjoyed the best of the possession, territory and chances, but did not really force Town goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux into enough work. But as honours looked like ending even, Vigouroux could not clear his lines and Junior - on loan from ...Full Story »

An astonishing late fightback from Wigan saw them earn an unlikely 3-2 victory at Chesterfield. The Spireites were coasting with 80 minutes on the clock, leading courtesy of goals from Dan Gardner and a Leon Barnett own goal. But Barnett got the comeback going before Craig Davies, against his old club, levelled things up from the penalty spot and substitute Jordy Hiwula won it for Wigan in the...Full Story »

Michael Jacobs scored the only goal as Wigan edged a north-west derby 1-0 against Crewe Alexandra at the DW Stadium. The home side were ahead as early as the 12th minute, Jacobs rising to head home Max Power's left-wing corner from close range. But Crewe were almost level within three minutes when Bradden Inman's strike from distance hit the inside of the post and somehow bounced out. Jacobs ...Full Story »