ECHOSPORT takes a closer look at tomorrow’s opponents Wigan Athletic following their relegation from the Championship last term.

THE SEASON SO FAR

Paul Cook took over the Latics in the summer and has enjoyed a fine start to the season in League One.

Wigan are currently second in the League One standings and look well set to push for an immediate return to the Championship.

RECENT FORM

Wigan are currently top of the League One form guide having collected 15 points in their last six games.

The Latics have also triumphed in six of their last seven games in all competitions and have not been beaten at home all season.

STYLE OF PLAY

Wigan have been described as a side who like to press high up the pitch and look to keep the ball whenever possible.

The Latics also rely heavily on their forwards.

DANGERMAN

Nick Powell has already scored six goals for Wigan this season and will be their main threat this weekend.

The 23-year-old joined Manchester United for £4million in 2012 but is now starting to flourish again due to playing regular first team football.

TEAM NEWS

Lee Evans is suspended for tomorrow’s game after being sent off at Scunthorpe on Saturday, while Reece James is expected to miss out through injury.

Michael Jacobs and Ryan Colclough face late fitness tests but Sam Morsy is back from international duty with Egypt.

PREDICTED STARTING LINE-UP

Jones, Byrne, Dunkley, Burn, Elder, Massey, Morsy, Perkins, Jacobs, Powell, Grigg