Match Preview: Wigan Athletic (A)

match preview image for wigan athletic match, depicting Ilmari Niskanen battling a Wigan player for the ball.

Exeter City hope to build momentum from two consecutive wins as they head to the Brick Community Stadium to take on Wigan Athletic on Saturday in a 3pm kick-off.

With 2-0 home wins against Stevenage and Spurs U21 in the last week, the Grecians will hope to make the north-west a happy hunting ground following on from victory at Bolton in late August. City were 2-1 winners at the Latics last season, thanks to goal from Mo Eisa and Jack Aitchison. 

Wigan were in action in midweek, drawing 0-0 at home to Stevenage - their second consecutive goalless draw following a stalemate at Lincoln last Saturday. The Latics have not conceded a league goal since August 31 in a 2-1 loss at Birmingham. They currently sit 14th in the table with two wins, two draws and three defeats.

Gary Caldwell's Thoughts

“We have had a chance to watch back Wigan’s game on Tuesday and myself, the analysts and coaches have done our preparation, and we are clear on what we need to do to go and win the game.

“They have changed from last season. They were very possession based last season but not so much now, they have made a few changes and are a flexible team tactically. I know the manager very well obviously and he is very smart – he will analyse us the same way we analyse them, and he will set up his team accordingly. 

“We have to adapt to the opponent but also be clear what our strengths are and use them on the day, and impose ourselves on the game.”

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The Kit

The Grecians will be in our traditional red and white home kit for this fixture.

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Image of Reece Cole and Ilmari Niskanen celebrating City's opener. Niskanen is jumping, off the ground, with his fist in the air.

Tickets 

We have been allocated 612 tickets in the North Stand at the Brick Community Stadium, which are on sale for the following prices:

  • Adult - £23
  • O65 - £18
  • 18-21 - £16
  • U18 - £10
  • U12 - £5
  • U5 - £2
  • Carer - FREE

Tickets are on sale in person and online until 3pm on Friday, September 27. Any uncollected tickets will be taken to Wigan for collection.

Please note it is CASH ONLY for purchases on the day.

Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or via the ticket office during opening hours. 

Getting to Wigan

Follow the M5 and M6 north to junction 25, leaving here and taking the first exit at the roundabout. Follow Warrington Road until you reach the second roundabout (Saddle Junction) and take the second exit towards the ASDA Superstore. Turn right onto Loire Drive and you will see the stadium in front of you.

Parking

Away supporters should parking in Car Park 1 - cars cost £6 per car. Full information can be found here.

How to Follow

If you can't make the match, audio passes are available via Grecian+ for just £2.50, while overseas viewers can purchase a match pass. For more information on Grecian+ and how to sign up, please click here

We will also be covering the match LIVE on all our social media channels, and bringing you post match reaction from the management team and a player. 

Previous Encounter

Wigan Athletic 1 Exeter City 2 | 10/03/24 | Sky Bet League One

Mo Eisa and Jack Aitchison were both on target with deflected efforts as City held off a second half Wigan comeback to secure an important away win.