Wigan – Milton Keynes Dons

Wigan’s home crowd were rewarded with a convincing 3‑1 victory over Milton Keynes Dons, a result that lifts them to 23rd place with four points from six games. The win adds a second‑hand win to their solitary triumph this season, while the Dons remain stuck in 20th, still winless after five draws and a lone defeat. Wigan’s goal difference improves to –7 (5‑12) as they claw back from a poor start, whereas MK Dons stay on a negative balance of –2 (8‑10). The two sides have now met twice this campaign, with Wigan winning both encounters, extending their head‑to‑head advantage.