Wigan Athletic's next fixture is a home match against Wycombe Wanderers this Saturday, 19 September. The Latics are looking to climb from 23rd place in League One, where they have taken just four points from their opening six games.
The game kicks off at 09:00 a.m. At the DW Stadium. It is the first of 38 remaining league fixtures in the 2026-2027 campaign. Wycombe currently sit 19th, making this a significant early-season encounter between two sides in the lower half of the table.
Shaun Maloney's side have struggled for consistency, with their recent form reading DLWLL from the last five outings. Their only win in that sequence was a 3-1 victory over Milton Keynes Dons on 2 September. They followed that with a heavy 4-0 home defeat to Stockport County and a goalless draw away at Sheffield Wednesday last Friday. The team has scored five goals but conceded 11 so far this term, leaving them with a goal difference of minus six.
With 38 games left, the season is still in its early stages. The fixture list presents a long road ahead, and picking up points quickly is vital to move away from the relegation zone. The draw at Sheffield Wednesday stopped a run of two consecutive losses, but the performance against Stockport, where Kyle Wootton, Harry Wood, Jayden Diamond and Ryan Glover all scored for the visitors, highlighted defensive issues that need addressing.
Wigan are nine points behind early leaders Sheffield Wednesday. Facing a Wycombe side just four places above them represents a clear opportunity to close the gap on the teams above. The squad will need to show more resilience than they did in the 2-0 loss to Leyton Orient or the 1-0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon in late August. A positive result would provide a platform before the next block of matches. The club's current standings position underlines the importance of every point.
Manager Shaun Maloney has previously spoken about the need for his players to be "braver in possession" and to convert periods of control into clear chances. Improving at both ends of the pitch is the immediate challenge. The team showed they can score goals in their EFL Trophy win over Aston Villa's under-21s, but replicating that in the league has been difficult. Supporters can check the latest player availability and team news on the injuries section. The match against Wycombe kicks off at 09:00 a.m. On Saturday, 19 September.
