Milton Keynes Dons – Wigan

Milton Keynes Dons will host Wigan in what promises to be a crucial clash at the bottom of the table, with the Dons sitting 20th on five points after eight games, having failed to win but managed five draws and a solitary loss while conceding ten goals. Wigan, languishing in 23rd place with four points, have only one victory to their name and a goal difference of minus six after scoring five and leaking eleven. Both sides will be desperate to snap their poor runs – the Dons need their first win to climb out of the relegation zone, while Wigan must pick up points to avoid slipping further into the drop zone. The fixture also offers a chance for either side to improve their head‑to‑head record this season, as both clubs have yet to secure a win against each other.