Wigan Athletic face Blackpool at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan on Saturday, Mar 20 at 4:00 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.

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

Despite playing at home, Wigan Athletic face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Blackpool have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

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