MX23RW : Tuesday, November 5 23:35:53| >> :600:178425:178425:
[monks data]
Wigan logo
League One | Gameweek 21
Dec 9, 2023 at 3pm UK
The DW Stadium
Lincoln City

Wigan
0 - 0
Lincoln


Clare (74'), Sessegnon (80'), McManaman (85'), Morrison (90+3')
FT

Mandroiu (43'), Hamilton (58'), O'Connor (66'), Duffy (90+7')

Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Lincoln City - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Wigan Athletic and Lincoln City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Wigan Athletic will attempt to extend their unbeaten run in all competitons to nine matches when they play host to Lincoln City in Saturday's League One contest.

The visitors, who occupy ninth place in the League One table, will be looking to continue their promising form and make it four games without defeat.


Match preview

Wigan Athletic manager Shaun Maloney before the match on March 11, 2023© Reuters

Despite being hit with an eight-point deduction this term, 14th-placed Wigan have managed to put a six-point gap between themselves and the bottom four to ease their fears of back-to-back relegations.

After beating Fleetwood Town 3-0 in their most recent league fixture, the Latics carried their promising form into the cup competitions.

Stephen Humphrys's second-half strike guided Wigan to a narrow 1-0 FA Cup victory over fifth-tier York City, setting up a glamour tie with Premier League giants Manchester United in the third round.

They followed that result with a 2-0 victory over Stockport County in midweek, as goals from Jonny Smith and Liam Morrison secured the Latics a place in the last 16 of the EFL Trophy.

As a result of their midweek success, Shaun Maloney's side have won won three consecutive home games by a combined 7-1 scoreline, which will fill them with confidence ahead of Saturday's home clash.

Lincoln City's Recco Hackett-Fairchild reacts after conceding their first goal on September 27, 2023© Reuters

After beginning his Lincoln tenure with a defeat, Michael Skubala has overseen an upturn in fortunes in recent weeks, beginning with a narrow win over Leyton Orient, which ended a four-game winless league run.

Skubala then saw his side salvage a draw against Barnsley in his first home game in charge, before the Imps cruised to a 3-0 away win over Cambridge United in their most recent outing at the end of November.

Daniel Mandroiu opened the scoring from the penalty spot, before Dylan Duffy and Jack Vale grabbed a goal apiece to take Lincoln's tally to 30 points, leaving them in ninth place and three points adrift of the playoffs.

After their midweek EFL Trophy game against Accrington Stanley was postponed, Lincoln have had plenty of rest ahead of a busy month of fixtures, beginning with their first meeting with Wigan since losing 3-1 at home in April 2022.

While they may have lost that home fixture, the Imps have emerged victorious from their last two trips to the DW Stadium, winning 2-1 in February 2021 before repeating the scoreline in October of the same year.

Wigan Athletic League One form:


Wigan Athletic form (all competitions):


Lincoln City League One form:


Lincoln City form (all competitions):



Team News

Wigan Athletic's Sam Tickle in action on August 8, 2023© Reuters

Wigan are unable to call upon defender Tom Pearce and Fulham loanee Martial Godo after the pair sustained knee and ankle injuries in last weekend's FA Cup success against York.

The injured duo have joined a lengthy absentee list, which features James Balagizi, Jason Kerr, Matt Smith, Steven Sessegnon, Thelo Aasgaard and Charlie Wyke.

Humphrys has scored seven goals in 19 league appearances this season, and the forward will have the chance to add to that tally when he leads the line against Lincoln.

As for the visitors, they remain without the services of long-term injury absentees Lewis Montsma and Ben House.

Lincoln also have doubts over the availability of Lasse Sorensen, Teddy Bishop, and Sean Roughan, who have all been struggling with injury issues.

After seeing his side cruise past Cambridge in their last outing, Skubala could be tempted to name an unchanged lineup for Saturday's contest.


Wigan Athletic possible starting lineup:
Tickle; Clare, Hughes, Rekik, Pearce; Adeeko, S.Smith; Godo, Lang, Jones; Humphrys

Lincoln City possible starting lineup:
Jensen; Mitchell, Jackson, Eyoma; Burroughs, Smith, Erhahon, Duffy; Hamilton, Mandroui, Makama


SM words green background

We say: Wigan Athletic 2-1 Lincoln City

Although Wigan have lost their last two home meetings with Lincoln, we think that they will collect all three points on this occasion, especially after winning four of their last five home league games.



For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data


ID:530824:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect13788:

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


Game History
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Blackpool manager Neil Critchley before the match on August 29, 2023
Read Next:
Saturday's League One predictions including Portsmouth vs. Blackpool
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Wycombe WanderersWycombe1392231161529
2Birmingham CityBirmingham1292123111229
3Wrexham1374221101125
4Mansfield TownMansfield127322014624
5Lincoln CityLincoln137332016424
6Bolton WanderersBolton137242219323
7Huddersfield TownHuddersfield137151912722
8Barnsley136432118322
9Reading137152120122
10Stockport CountyStockport145632017321
11Exeter CityExeter126151310319
12Charlton AthleticCharlton135441514119
13Peterborough UnitedPeterborough145362526-118
14Rotherham UnitedRotherham144551416-217
15Stevenage145271015-517
16Blackpool134452125-416
17Bristol Rovers135171520-516
18Northampton TownNorthampton134361720-315
19Wigan AthleticWigan133551211114
20Leyton Orient133281118-711
21Crawley TownCrawley143291225-1311
22Cambridge UnitedCambridge123181117-610
23Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury1422101325-128
24Burton Albion130581325-125


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!