Wigan Athletic's star player, Sam Tickle, has completed a transfer to Bristol City. The 24-year-old custodian was an ever-present in the league for Latics after making his debut against Rotherham United in the last game of the 2022/23 campaign.
Tickle represented England Under-21s during his time at Wigan, as well as being named in the PFA's League One XI two seasons ago. He signed a four-year deal with Bristol City.
Why it matters for Wigan Athletic
The transfer leaves Wigan Athletic with a significant gap to fill in their squad. As of the current season, the team is sitting 16th in League One, with 56 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLDWW. The team has scored 49 goals and conceded 58, resulting in a goal difference of -9.
The departure of Tickle will likely have an impact on Wigan Athletic's performance in the upcoming season. The team is currently 47 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 16th in League One |
| Points | 56 |
| Recent form | LLDWW |
| Goals scored | 49 |
| Goals conceded | 58 |
| Goal difference | -9 |
