Match Preview: Wigan Athletic (A)

23 February 2024

The Robins are back in away action on Friday evening (7:45PM) as we travel to take on Wigan Athletic in Sky Bet League One action.

Town head to the DW Stadium in a rich vein of form, looking to win a fourth consecutive League One match for the first time since January 2008.

Last Saturday's 3-2 win against league rivals Port Vale rounded off a perfect week that brought a valuable nine points for manager Darrell Clarke and his side.

The hosts meanwhile will be looking to build on their 1-0 over Shrewsbury Town last time out, as they bounced back from back-to-back defeats against Exeter City and Oxford United.

Our last meeting with the Latics came earlier this term, ending in a 1-1 draw toward the beginning of Clarke's reign as Robins boss.

A Lewis Freestone own goal put Shaun Maloney's side in front before a Liam Sercombe penalty levelled the scores. Wigan forward Stephen Humphrys had a spotkick of his own in the second half but Luke Southwood was on hand to save the penalty and earn point for Town.

Tickets:

Wigan have allocated Robins supporters seats in the North Stand.

Any tickets that have not been collected from the Completely-Suzuki Stadium will be taken to the DW Stadium for collection today from the ticket office.

Tickets are no longer available to purchase via the club but will be available on the gate at Wigan.

How to Follow:

Not able to join us in Greater Manchester this evening? Make sure to keep up-to-date across our social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram) for updates.

Fans will also be able to watch the action on iFollow too, by purchasing a video match pass for £10 by clicking below:

Travel Club Information:

A reminder that the Official CTFC Travel Club will depart for the DW Stadium at 2:30PM from the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.

By purchasing tickets you agree to the terms and conditions of travel, which can be found here.

If you do not collect your match tickets in advance they will be left with the on board steward for collection.

Match Reports

Report and reaction: Wigan Athletic 1-1 Robins

23 February 2024

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Wigan Athletic vs Cheltenham Town - Extended highlights - Fri 23rd February 2024

Extended highlights of Wigan Athletic vs Cheltenham Town, Fri 23rd February 2024 in the Sky Bet League One

The Robins picked up a hard fought point in a 1-1 draw against Wigan Athletic on Friday evening at the DW Stadium.

Matty Taylor gave Town the lead in the ninth minute with a poacher’s finish to make it four goals in five games.

But the Latics hit back after the break through an own goal before the Robins defence held strong to extend their unbeaten run to four games.

“It was a tough night for us,” said manager Darrell Clarke post-match.

“We spent a lot of time without the ball and we weren't at our standards with the ball.

“I’m delighted with the point because if you can’t perform as well as you can, don’t lose the game and we did that.”

After a cagey opening few minutes, the Robins hit the front as Will Ferry’s enticing deep free-kick fell to Taylor in the area who confidently volleyed home.

The wary approach from Wigan continued as they searched for a response and aside from Curtis Davies hooking a dangerous looking Martial Godo cross away, the first half passed without note.

Shaun Maloney made three substitutions at the break and the revitalised hosts soon found themselves level as Luke Chambers’ driven effort deflected in off the unfortunate Elliot Bonds.

Spurred on by the equaliser, the Latics began to lay siege to the Robins’ goal with Jonny Smith seeing a shot saved and half-time substitute Josh Magennis turning over from Charlie Hughes’ low fizzed cross.

The Robins’ substitutes crafted an opportunity of their own in between those two Wigan chances as Josh Harrop’s low shot narrowly evaded Joe Nuttall’s outstretched boot.

With time ticking away, Lewis Freestone, after making a vital block earlier, crucially met a floated cross to the back post with his head to ensure the Robins left Lancashire with a point.

WIGAN ATHLETIC (3-4-1-2): Tickle; Hughes (c), Kerr, Chambers; J. Smith (S. Smith 84), Adeeko (Humphrys 46), M. Smith, Pearce (McManaman 46); Aasgaard; Godo, Kelman (Magennis 46). Subs not used: Amos (Gk), Morrison, Sze.

CHELTENHAM TOWN (3-5-2): Southwood; Davies, Bradbury, Freestone; Long (c), Bonds (Harrop 58), Pett (Sercombe 63), Kinsella, Ferry; Lloyd (Keena 46), Taylor (Nuttall 58). Subs not used: Pardington (Gk), A. Smith, Thomas.

REFEREE: D Rock

ATTENDANCE: 9,326 (244 from Cheltenham)

Ticket News

Tickets and travel for Wigan Athletic

16 February 2024

Tickets and travel for next Friday evening's Sky Bet League One trip to Wigan Athletic are available now online and from the ticket office.

Darrell Clarke takes his side to the DW Stadium looking to continue a positive February that has already seen two wins to date.

Wigan have allocated Robins supporters seats in the North Stand.

We always encourage our supporters to purchase in advance wherever possible, advance away tickets are unable to be produced digitally and so physical tickets must be collected/posted.

Any tickets not collected from the Completely-Suzuki Stadium by the morning of 23^rd February will be taken to the DW Stadium for collection on the day from the ticket office.

Ticket Prices for the fixture are as follows:

Adult	£15
Senior (65+)	£10
18-21	£10
Under 18	£5
Under 12	£0

Travel Club Information:

The Official CTFC Travel Club will depart for the DW Stadium at 2:30PM from the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.

Non Members - £25

Members - £21

Young Robins - £10.50

By purchasing tickets you agree to the terms and conditions of travel, which can be found here.

If you do not collect your match tickets in advance they will be left with the on board steward for collection.

Please note that seating plans are drawn up in advance and changes on the day may not be possible. If you have specific seating requests please e-mail the Ticket Office with details.