Wigan – Mansfield Town

Match analysis

Wigan, sitting 23rd with just four points from one win, one draw and four defeats, will host Mansfield Town, who sit 17th on seven points after two victories, one stalemate and three losses. Both sides have struggled to find the net, Wigan managing only five goals while conceding eleven, and Mansfield scoring eight but also letting in eleven. The clash offers Wigan a vital chance to climb out of the relegation zone, while Mansfield will look to close the gap on the teams above them. Their head‑to‑head record this season has been tight, making a potentially decisive encounter for both clubs.