"Starting with the hosts, spending almost the entirety of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Wigan are desperately hoping for smoother sailing this time around. However, despite extending on their EFL Cup campaign last week as they snatched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Stockport, Ryan Lowe's men have once again failed to find any kind of fluidity."
"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."
"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 start to proceedings. Missing out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Cheltenham, Tuesday's guests have also failed to find any real fluidity in the final third."
Wigan finished last season fighting relegation and now aim for steadier performances under Ryan Lowe. Recent results show inconsistency, with only one win from their last four matches, though they beat Stockport 1-0 in the EFL Cup. Wigan remain unbeaten at the Brick Community Stadium since April and have conceded only once at home in nearly 400 minutes. Salford ended 2024/25 one point outside the play-offs and seek a top-six finish under Karl Robinson, but they have started the new campaign slowly, drawing 1-1 with Cheltenham and lacking fluency in the final third.
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