Wigan – Mansfield Town

Wigan will host Mansfield Town at the DW Stadium in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes in the league table. Sitting 24th with just seven points from ten games – two wins, a draw and seven defeats, and a worrying -8 goal difference – the home side will be desperate to claw back into safety. Mansfield, perched in 11th place, have amassed 15 points from ten fixtures, their record of four wins, three draws and three losses underpinned by a slender +1 goal margin. The clash pits the league’s bottom‑most outfit against a mid‑table side that has already secured twice as many points, setting the stage for a potentially decisive encounter for Wigan’s survival hopes.