Wigan Athletic desperately need points on Friday, Jan 1 at 4:00 PM in the League 1. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Wigan Athletic come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Bradford City, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Wigan Athletic head into this on the back of a defeat, while Bradford City arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

In 10 previous meetings, Wigan Athletic lead 4–2 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Wigan Athletic won 2–0.

Verdict: Bradford City's quality should tell even on the road. Wigan Athletic will push, but the visitors have too much class. Bradford City to win.