Wanderers will make the very short trip to take on Wigan Athletic this weekend at the earlier kick-off time of 12:30pm
The Whites put four past the Latics last time out thanks to goals from Thierry Gale, Marcus Forss and Mason Burstow.
Saturday's hosts have one win from their previous five league games which came away from home against Burton Albion with goals from Harrison Bettoni and Dara Costelloe.
The Latics tasted defeat against Blackpool, Bradford City and league leaders Cardiff City in that time so will be right at it from the first whistle to rescue their league form.
Press Conference
Steven Schumacher: "Yeah it's the biggest game of the season. I said that before the last time we played them at home. It's probably the first fixture that our fans look for when they come out in June.
"You've got to get the balance right in a derby game but first and foremost, you've got to compete and win your tackles. Stand up to the physical aspect of it."
Wigan Athletic Head Coach Ryan Lowe: "The longer I’ve been here, the more I know what it means to our fans. The results last were disappointing- especially conceding late on last season, and the result was nowhere near the levels expected this season.
"The lads are aware that we didn’t turn up last time. Collectively as a group, we cannot do that again. We have to turn up for our fans, and we’ll be full tilt going into the game on Saturday morning."
Kick-Off
Saturday 12:30pm
Referee
Stephen Martin will take charge of the game. He last officiated Wanderers back in late December 2024 where Wanderers played out a goalless draw away at Wycombe Wanderers.
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