The Latics play host to automatic-promotion challengers Fulham, in what is far from a dead rubber, and will need to both win and hope other results go their way to secure second tier survival. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship:
1. Owls ace drops Nuhiu hint
Sheffield Wednesday star Barry Bannan has taken to Instagram to bid farewell to teammate Atdhe Nuhiu, amid speculation that the Kosovo international would not sign a contract extension with the club. (The Star) Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. Baggies chase down Grant
West Bromwich Albion are said to be winning the race to sign Huddersfield Town's star striker Karlan Grant, as they look to beat the likes of Rangers and Aston Villa to the lethal forward. (Team Talk) Photo: George Wood
3. Potters eye Chester reunion
Stoke City are believed to be looking at bringing in free agent defender James Chester, who played half of the season with the Potters before being released by Aston Villa. (Stoke Sentinel) Photo: Harry Trump
4. Boro boss hammers Howson over red card
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock has revealed he's "very disappointed" in Jonny Howson for getting sent off in their loss to Cardiff City, and admitted his frustration at having him unavailable for tonight's game. (Hartlepool Mail) Photo: Clive Brunskill