Lincoln City Look to Maintain Momentum Against Wigan Athletic in League One Showdown

Match Preview and Team Form

Lincoln City are looking to extend their impressive unbeaten run in all competitions as they host Wigan Athletic in League One. The Imps currently sit ninth in the table following their recent 1-1 draw with Mansfield Town last Saturday.

Wigan Athletic, under Ryan Lowe’s management, find themselves below Lincoln in the standings, with the Latics struggling to find form having failed to secure a league victory since match-week three.

Recent Performance

Lincoln City come into the match with momentum, having secured a convincing 3-0 victory in their midweek Vertu Trophy game against Notts County. Captain Sonny Bradley opened the scoring, while Ben House and James Collins added goals in the second half.

The Latics enter this weekend’s fixture looking to return to winning ways after consecutive League One draws. They currently occupy 13th place after six games, with a record of two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Their most recent league outing saw them secure a draw against promotion hopefuls Stockport County.

Historical Context

The historical record between these teams favors Wigan, who have won 16 matches to Lincoln’s 12, with five draws. Last season’s encounters both ended in draws, including a goalless stalemate at the LNER Stadium and a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture.

Manager’s Perspective

Ahead of the crucial clash, Lincoln City Head-coach Michael Skubala expressed confidence in his squad, stating: ‘We believe if on the day we can perform in this league with the group we have, we can be a test for anyone. We’ve got a real belief in the building that we can be a match for anyone on the day.’

Team News

Lincoln City have bolstered their squad with three deadline day signings: midfielder Finley Barbrook, left-back Adam Reach, and forward Justin Obikwu. All three new additions are expected to be available for selection against Wigan.