Wycombe Wanderers travel to the DW Stadium this Saturday to face Wigan Athletic in a League One fixture that pits two sides in the lower reaches of the table against each other. The match, scheduled for a 3pm kick-off on 19 September, offers a chance for Wycombe to build on recent momentum.
Recent form
Wycombe head north on the back of consecutive victories, having beaten Leyton Orient 3-2 away before a 2-1 home win over Chelsea's under-21 side. Those results have lifted them to 20th place, with six points from their opening six matches. Their opponents, Wigan, sit 23rd and have struggled for consistency, with just one win in their last five league outings.
Team news
Manager Matt Bloomfield is likely to stick with a core of players who delivered the recent wins. The last starting lineup, a 4-2-3-1 formation against Chelsea U21, featured Mikki Avelon Leander van Sas in goal behind a defence of Sam Parker, Dan Casey, Chris Taylor and Mohamed Keita. Luke Leahy and Josh Scowen anchored the midfield, with Armando Quitirna, Jamie Mullins, Mipo Mothersille and Emre Tezgel providing the attacking threat. Wigan, managed by Shaun Maloney, last fielded a side including goalkeeper J. Whitworth and experienced midfielder Max Power in a goalless draw at Sheffield Wednesday.
The context
The fixture represents a significant opportunity for Wycombe to put distance between themselves and the relegation zone. With ten goals scored but fourteen conceded so far this season, defensive solidity will be key against a Wigan side that has failed to score in three of its last five games. The Chairboys' next run of games is detailed on our fixtures page. Saturday's encounter kicks off at 14:00 UTC at the DW Stadium.
