Wigan Athletic secured their first League One win of the season with a 3-1 victory over MK Dons at the Brick Community Stadium. Jensen Weir scored twice and Max Power added a spectacular volley to lift the Latics off the bottom of the table.
This result moves Wigan up to 22nd in League One, with 3 points from their opening four matches. Their record now stands at one win and three losses, with five goals scored and seven conceded for a -2 goal difference. The win cuts the gap to league leaders Huddersfield Town to seven points.
How did Wigan Athletic take control?
Wigan dominated the first half but needed a moment of quality to break the deadlock. It arrived nine minutes before halftime. Max Power played a sideways pass to Jensen Weir, who curled a superb 25-yard effort into the net. The goal gave the home side a deserved lead at the break.
The second half started perfectly for Gary Caldwell's team. Just three minutes after the restart, a corner was only half-cleared by the MK Dons defense. The ball fell to Max Power on the edge of the area, and he connected perfectly with a first-time volley from a similar distance to Weir's opener. Power later said, "The volley came off well and it's great to contribute to the team's success."
Who sealed the three points for the Latics?
Jensen Weir put the result beyond doubt with 16 minutes remaining. Substitute Brad Burrowes, a deadline-day signing from Aston Villa, made an immediate impact. With his first touch after coming on, Burrowes set up Weir inside the penalty area. The midfielder finished with a right-footed strike from just inside the box for his second goal of the afternoon.
Weir expressed his delight after the match. "I'm delighted to get on the scoresheet and help the team get their first win," he told reporters. MK Dons managed a consolation goal through Aaron Collins, but it was too little, too late. The match saw Wigan's Gary Caldwell receive a yellow card, while David Perkins was cautioned and then sent off for the visitors.
What does this win mean for the league position?
The three points are vital for Wigan's early-season outlook. After three consecutive defeats to start the campaign, this comfortable win provides a platform. The victory came on their fourth attempt of the season and immediately improves their standing. Fans can track the team's progress on our standings page throughout the campaign.
The win moves Wigan Athletic out of the relegation zone. Their recent form now reads WLLL, showing a positive shift after a difficult start. The team's next challenge comes quickly, with another home match scheduled.
When is Wigan Athletic's next fixture?
Attention now turns to the next match at the Brick Community Stadium. Wigan will host Stockport County on Saturday, September 5th. Stockport currently sit 9th in the League One table, presenting another tough test. The full schedule for the season is available on our fixtures page.
This quick turnaround offers Wigan a chance to build momentum. Securing back-to-back home wins would significantly alter the early narrative of their season. The squad details and player statistics for the coming matches can be found on our squad page.
