Blackpool face Wigan Athletic at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire on Saturday, Nov 21 at 1:30 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the League 1, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Blackpool come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Wigan Athletic are struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

History strongly favours Blackpool here — they've won 5 of 10 previous meetings against Wigan Athletic, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Blackpool a slight edge, but Wigan Athletic are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.