Wigan host Bromley in a huge League One showdown in the scrap for survival.
Victory would lift Wigan off the foot of the table and as high as 21st position if Peterborough and Barnsley both lose elsewhere.
Bromley can climb out of the relegation zone with a win and as high as 19th depending on results elsewhere.
Team News
Charlie Gray is back in contention for Wigan after he was suspended for their 3-0 midweek loss at Leicester on Tuesday evening.
Max Power (unspecified) and Ryan Trevitt (hamstring) could return but Luke Harris (hamstring) and Fraser Murray (suspension) are still ruled out.
Bromley have no fresh injury concerns to report following their 4-1 defeat at MK Dons on Tuesday evening.
Shamal George (muscle), Deon Woodman (unspecified) and Ashley Charles (cruciate) remain absent.
When is Kick-Off?
Wigan host Bromley at the Brick Community Stadium on Saturday 31 October at 3pm GMT, untelevised live on TV in the UK.
Stat Attack
- This is Wigan’s first EFL meeting against Bromley.
- Bromley are making their first-ever competitive visit to Wigan.
- Six of Wigan’s seven points in 12 league games this season has been earned at home (W2, L3).
- No team has conceded more goals in League One this season than Bromley, with the Ravens having conceded 30 goals in just 12 games.
Prediction
Now a long way from their halcyon days and four points adrift of safety, Wigan know that this is a must-win if want to move off the foot of the table but they were completely outplayed at Leicester, and coming into this critical clash off the back of three defeats.
Bromley meanwhile are winless in their last five matches and frankly were second-best at MK Dons in a toothless display – aside from Mitch Pinnock, which is a huge worry especially after they unacceptably let their defensive focus slide after MK Dons’ second goal.
Rumours about Ashley Cole and Mike Dodds being in line for the vacant managerial role also don’t exactly do much for fans’ morale, as this is the time to get in an experienced League One manager if want any chance at staying up.
Neither team though can’t afford a slip up and this is difficult to call because whilst Bromley have the edge in goals, Wigan’s defence has been less sloppy so this could either be a dour contest with both teams trying not to fall behind first or an all-out desperate scrap for a crucial win.
A draw on that note therefore feels like a safe guess.
Prediction: Wigan 1-1 Bromley
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