EFL Trophy action supplies midweek fixtures across the lower leagues, with Wigan Athletic hosting Salford City. Wigan secured a 1-0 EFL Cup win over Stockport but have managed only one win in their previous four matches and show limited fluidity. Manager Ryan Lowe will seek an immediate reaction following a 1-0 loss to Luton. Wigan's home form is strong: unbeaten at the Brick Community Stadium since April and conceding just one home goal in nearly 400 minutes. Salford ended 2024/25 one point outside the League Two play-offs and target a top-six finish despite a stuttering start.
Despite gaining a reputation for their extended issues on the road, Wigan will be excited by their rugged success at the Brick Community Stadium. Including what was a routine 2-0 victory against Peterborough on August 16th, Tuesday's hosts have not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters since the start of April. It should also be highlighted, Lowe's camp have shipped just a sole strike in front of their own supporters in almost 400 minutes of action.
While Salford might have signed off the 2024/25 campaign in the midst of a real flurry, the Ammies eventually fell one-point adrift of the play-off places and suffered major League Two frustration. Although Karl Robinson's men might have made it clear that their sole focus is on finally punching a top-six finish, the former MK Dons boss has seen his squad endure a stuttering s
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